PRACTICAL INFORMATION


Brochure Accuracy The information and descriptions contained in this brochure have been checked by our staff and/ or local agents to ensure they are correct. However, changes may occur after the date of publication and there may be occasions when Hurtigruten or local suppliers may withdraw some facilities. Many areas we visit are very remote and affected by prolonged cold weath- er or difficult terrain. Provision of facilities will be subject to local conditions.


Communication to the ship All cabins on the MS Fram, MS Midnatsol, MS Roald Amund- sen and MS Spitsbergen have a telephone. Both Wi-Fi and tele- phone lines will from time to time be out of range due to the vessel’s location.


Changes to the itinerary and excursions Every voyage is unique. All routes and excursions are provisional and subject to change as weather, sea and ice conditions may affect the itinerary. Excursions may also be subject to minimum/maximum numbers. Hurtigruten AS reserves the right to change the itinerary and the content of excursions without prior notice (see terms and conditions).


Charter flight to Ushuaia The flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and vice versa is part of your voyage and usually operates early in the morning and arrives to Buenos Aires in the afternoon upon return. For final flight times and your boarding pass, please contact our hospitality desk at Emperador Hotel in Buenos Aires one day prior to departure.


Charter flights to Punta Arenas The flight from Santiago de Chile to Punta Arenas and vice versa is part of your voyage and usually operates early in the morning and arrives in the afternoon upon return in Santiago. For final flight times and your boarding pass, please contact our hospitality desk at the Hotel in Santiago de Chile one-day prior to departure. We are unable to accept responsibility if you miss your re- turn flight in the event of a delay.


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Children Hurtigruten AS cannot allow children under the age of 5 to travel with us to Antarctica. For safety reasons, children under 12 years of age will be considered for participation on each landing.


Disabled cabins/Mobility The MS Fram, MS Midnatsol, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Spitsbergen are suitable for wheel- chair-users. Persons in need of special assistance must travel with a companion. Please note that the gangway must be used in order to wheelchairs-users to embark/ disembark. In ports where tidal conditions or other circumstances require use of a portable gangway, or during landings with tender boats, it is not possible to use/take wheelchairs.


Environment and green navigation We ask you to respect the saying: “Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures”.


Expedition Team Your Expedition Leader will reg- ularly update you on the progress of the trip as well as the different points of interest and wildlife sightings that may occur. At the Expedition Desk, you will be able to find information regarding the trip and book optional excursions. On MS Nordstjernen, there is no Expedition Desk, it is not possible to book optional excursions on board and lectures are mainly given on shore.


Medical questionnaire mandatory In accordance with Hurtigruten AS requirements, all travellers to Antarctica, North East Greenland and on all voyages crossing the Atlantic Ocean must complete a confidential medical declaration form, signed by a doctor, stating that they are fit to travel. This form will be sent to you in advance of travel, and the form must be filled out, brought on board and personally delivered to the doctor upon embarkation. Boarding may be denied if these forms are not presented at time of embarkation.


Medical facilities There is an English-speaking physician and nurse on board the MS Fram, MS Midnatsol, MS Amundsen and MS Spitsber- gen at all times. The ships have a small medical facility with the necessary equipment and medica- tion to handle small emergencies. If you depend on medication, remember to bring sufficient supplies to last through any unforeseen delays. If you depend on vital drugs, please inform the ship’s doctor upon arrival.


Mobile phone Mobile phones will function in most places on shore. Check with your carrier for details. On Nordstjernen, there is no mobile or internet connection on board, except while at port in Longyear- byen and Barentsburg


Passport and VISA requirements Please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the required travel documents you will be asked to provide prior to boarding the ship. At check-in on board, passports will be collected, in order to clear immigrations and customs. It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure they comply with any visa travel doc- ument requirements at the time of travel.


Safety on board


The ships comply with all safety requirements and our vessels travelling in icy waters are suitable for this. Upon arrival on board all passengers will be instructed in safety procedures and the use and location of the safety equipment. Special safety regulations will apply on landings with the tender boats. A mandatory briefing re- garding the safety guidelines will also be given.


Ship’s security Hurtigruten complies with the ISPS-regulations (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) where all luggage is subject to X-ray/metal detector inspection at a facility or ship.


Vaccinations On some voyages, vaccinations are required. All passengers are responsible for ensuring they comply with any requirements at the time of travel.


What to wear For all voyages, we advise you to bring breathable rain and windproof clothing. A warm hat, gloves, scarf and thermal clothing can be useful, together with ther- mal underwear, during the winter months. Sturdy shoes are impor- tant for some shore excursions and a walking stick/trekking pole may be useful.


Flights Please see the voyage pages for available flight packages. Our Reservations Team will be able to advise you of availability, prices and other details. Any flight times advised at the time of booking are provisional and subject to change; please check before you travel.


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