Spitsbergen Adventure Voyage with MS Nordstjernen does not make any special physical demands of you, but most of the landings are by means of a dinghy. The terrain on shore is rugged, so participants should be steady on their feet. A sense of adventure is always an advantage.

• Average temperature 5ºC
• Sea temperature around 2-4°C
• Daylight 24 hours per day
• Cold wind is common
• Even tough there is very little rain, the tundra is often damp and boggy due to the melting snow
• Early in this period there are still snow-covered areas in Northern Spitsbergen

NOK price per person in double cabin/hotel room:

 
10% early bird deduction for booking before 29th February 2012

• Supplement for singleroom/cabin is 75%.
• Children 0-3 years: No cost if they share bed with their superiors.
• Children 4-15 years: 25% discount per children.
• 3 or 4 beds in the cabin: 15% discount per person in the cabin.
• Fuel charge is included in listed prices.
• We reserve the right to make changes.
  

Pricing includes
Transfer from airport for programmed flight arrival:
Monday and Thursday SK4496 at 11:30pm.

Transfer to the airport for programmed flight departure:
Tuesdag and Saturday SK4497 at 4:50am.

In Longyearbyen:
One of our guides will meet the passengers at the airport for the programmed arrivals. Accommodation in Longyearbyen is at Spitsbergen Hotel, including breakfast and lunch as per the program. Sightseeing trip in Longyearbyen is included, with visits to Svalbard Museum and Galleri Svalbard. Dinner at Friday is included for disembarking passengers.

On board:
Berth in reserved cabin category. Breakfast, lunch and three course dinner on board. MS Nordstjernen is an older ship and the quality of her cabins is below the modern standard, however the service and atmosphere on board is informal and relaxed. The meals are ample, but not luxurious. The expedition guides will provide information and lead the landings during the trip. All landings are included. Generally we will go into land one or two times a day with Polarcirkel boats. In Barentsburg and Ny-Ålesund the ship will dock at the harbour.

Pricing does not include
Flights, personal clothing and equipment, beer, wine and soft drinks (sold onboard) or personal travel insurance.

There is a lot of exciting excursions and activities you can join from Longyearbyen before or after the cruise. You can book additional nights at one of our places of accomadation in connection with your expedition.

Price room in connection to the cruise with MS Nordstjernen:

Required equipment:

• Suitcase, bag or backpack for personal equipment and clothing 
• Small backpack for personal items, to take on landings (to carry camera, water bottle etc.)
• 1 pair of hiking boots or equivalent (must be sturdy and water repellent, as the terrain is uneven and can be wet)
• 1 pair of light shoes or sandals to use on board and at the hotel (ensure shoes have good soles that are not slippery and provide grip on all types of flooring)
• Hiking jacket (waterproof and windproof)
• Hiking pants ((waterproof and windproof))
• Warm beanie/cap or headband
• Scarf or buff (fleece/wool neck warmer)
• 1 pair mittens or gloves
• 1-2 sets of thermal underwear (long johns and shirt, wool is recommend)
• Warm woollen jumper or fleece jumper/jacket
• 2 pairs of warm socks (wool is recommend)
• Some sets of indoor clothing (casual and comfortable)
• Sun glasses
• Bathroom articles
  

The dress code indoors and at the hotel is relaxed and casual. We have a limited number of warm thermal suits available on board, in various sizes. These may be borrowed by passengers who wish to spend most of  their time on deck.

In addition we recommend:

• Binoculars (we often see wildlife in the distance)
• Camera, extra memory card and battery charger
• Down jacket or similar (to keep you warm on colder days)
• Sea sickness tablets
• A small seat pad to use on deck and during landings (try a small, foldable cushion which is easy to carry)