Science at Sea - Registration Registration and Pricing information
Includes All Excursions and Onboard Seminars
$995
This fee includes the cost of all of our customized shore excursions in each port, ground transportation, the onboard instruction with our naturalists, and a few surprises that are part of any Spangler experience.
Interest Free
Payment Plan
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"One of the wonderful things about this experience has been that it brought the wonder of science back."
- Jeff Hendren
"I'm speechless!"
- Sarah Bekkers
We're excited to introduce you to our naturalist, John Scheerens, who will participate in every aspect of the Science at Sea experience and provide us with his amazing insights and knowledge of the region. John is considered the teacher of teachers in Alaska serving as the training consultant for most of the major tour companies throughout Alaska.
Registration for Science at Sea is really a two-part process.
You'll start by reserving your space in the class by completing our online registration form. After you're registered for the event, our personal cruise consultant will personally help you select the perfect cabin onboard the Holland Oosterdam.
Step 1 - Register with Steve Spangler Science
The first step is to register for the Science at Sea 2011 experience by completing our online registration form. The cost of the Spangler part of the event is $995 per person. This includes the cost of all of our customized shore excursions in each port, ground transportation, the onboard instruction with our naturalists, and a few surprises that are part of any Spangler experience. You may register additional people under your primary registration for the discounted fee of $945 per person. Remember... this fee includes the price of all of the shore excursions and entitles family members and friends to participate in all of the onboard workshops and experiences.
Interest Free Payment Plan Available:
A payment plan is available for anyone registering for Science at Sea using a credit card. A minimum initial payment of $100 will be charged the day you signup. Each month your credit card will be charged a minimum payment to guarantee your registration will be paid in full by our deadline of March 31, 2011.
Step 2 - Select Your Cabin Onboard the Holland America Oosterdam
The Spangler Science team has partnered with Holland America to offer special group discount pricing to everyone registered for Science at Sea (a fee structure not available to the public). The rate for your room will be separate from your event registration fee above and will be paid directly to Holland America Line. Once you've registered for the Science at Sea event, our personal Holland America Line cruise consultant will contact you to help guide you through the cabin selection. You can expect the same high level of support and professionalism that you've come to count on with all Steve Spangler Science experiences.
To receive our special group pricing and to be included in all of our Science at Sea group amenities, dinners, shore excursions, and special onboard privileges, you must work with our Holland America cruise consultant to book your cabin. Holland America promises to offer our Science at Sea participants pricing that is even better than the lowest advertised pricing for this cruise on premium cabins. If the price goes down based on incentives offered by Holland, you're final payment will reflect this discount.
Holland America Pricing as of July 2010
- $1,239 – Category K – Interior Stateroom
- $1,268 – Category J – Interior Stateroom
- $1,638 – Category D – Oceanview Stateroom
- $2,038 – Category VD – Verandah Stateroom
- $2,088 – Category VC – Verandah Stateroom
There may be other pricing and categories available at the time of your booking. Speak with our Holland America consultant about the many options that are available at your time of booking. All of the above Holland America prices include the additional port charges and government fees (taxes) that normally get tacked onto the advertised price. We want you to know all of the costs upfront... that's why we included the additional fees in our advertised price. Inquiry early to get your first choice on cabins that are reserved specifically for Science at Sea participants.
What does Science at Sea cost?
The price for the Science at Sea experience is $995 per person, plus the cost of your room selection through Holland America. Here's what you get for $995...
- Steve Spangler's pre-cruise kick-off workshop in Seattle on July 16th.
- Four custom-designed shore excursions in each of the ports of call. The fee covers the cost of all ground transportation to and from each shore excursion. For additional details, see the Shore Excursions section.
- Six on-board seminars offered by our naturalists and the Spangler Science team
- One-on-one time with the Science at Sea naturalists, Steve Spangler and his teaching team
- Curriculum support materials... and some special privileges on-board the ship for the Science at Sea participants
If you've taken a cruise in the past, you know that shore excursions alone (especially in Alaska) can exceed the cost of our week-long class. The Science at Sea fee includes the price of all of your shore excursions in each of the ports of call. During each of the days at sea, Steve and our naturalists will provide a variety of presentations ranging from the Alaskan wildlife experience to the science of glaciers and environmental science concerns. Knowing Steve, he's bound to send you home with some goodies (or make sure the goodies are waiting for you when you get home!).
Of course, you'll need to set aside a few dollars for spending money if you want to take home a gift or two for the teachers at school who didn't go on the trip!
Did the Spangler Science team negotiate special pricing with Holland America?
Yes, the Spangler Science team negotiated discount pricing on all of the cabins ranging from economy-priced interior staterooms to luxurious verandah staterooms. Our special Science at Sea room block guarantees unobstructed views and the best pricing available. Our special group pricing starts at $1,239 based on double occupancy. Holland America promises to offer our Science at Sea participants pricing that beats their lowest advertised pricing for this cruise. If the price goes down based on incentives offered by Holland America, you're final payment will reflect this discount.
Please note that this starting price of $1,239 includes all of the additional port charges, government fees (taxes) and fuel surcharges that normally get tacked onto the advertised price. These additional fees can easily exceed $430 for an Alaskan cruise. We want you to know all of the costs upfront... that's why we included the additional fees in our advertised price.
To inquiry about pricing and room availability, please contact our Holland Personal Cruise Consultant, Bernadette Mosher toll free at 800-355-3017 extension 29305 or e-mail her directly at bmosher@hollandamerica.com.
Can I book directly with Holland America or do I have to go through the Science at Sea agent?
For this experience, you'll need to book your cabin through our Personal Cruise Consultant at Holland America. When we set-up the trip with the group coordinators at Holland America, we all agreed from past experience that one point of contact was the best way to avoid confusion or any miscommunication. Again, Bernadette Mosher from Holland America is the only agent authorized to extend any price discounts or incentives to our Science at Sea group. Contact Bernadette Mosher toll free at 800-355-3017 extension 29305 or e-mail her directly at bmosher@hollandamerica.com
How does the cost of Science at Sea compare to the cost of a traditional workshop?
I know what you're thinking... isn't it more expensive to take a class on a cruise? No! Take a look. The following chart is provided to be a reference point for people seeking funding or looking to compare the cost of a cruise to a traditional week long workshop.
Average Cost for a Traditional Learning Experience |
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| Item | Qty | Cost | Total |
| Average nightly cost for hotel accomodations | 7 | $159 | $1113 |
| Average daily allowance for meals. | 7 | $40 | $280 |
| Average cost for air travel to a teacher training. | 1 | $500 | $500 |
| Average cost per day of a teacher training. | 7 | $135 | $945 |
| Total | $2838 | ||
| Cost per day | $405 | ||
Here's the basic cost breakdown for Science at Sea based on the least expensive cabin aboard the Holland Oosterdam.
| Sample Cost for Lower Interior Room for Science at Sea | |
| Item | Cost |
| Basic interior cabin on Holland Oosterdam | $1,239 |
Estimated hotel at the Sheraton Seattle for 2 nights before cruise |
$318 |
| Estimated airfare to Seattle | $350 |
| Steve Spangler Science's exclusive shore excursions | $995 |
| Total | $2902 |
| Cost per day | $415 |
