ARCTIC 2022 JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC

Franz Josef Land and Contents

1 Overview 2 Itinerary 5 Arrival and Departure Details 7 Your Ship 9 Included Activities 10 Dates and Rates 11 Inclusions and Exclusions 12 Your Expedition Team 13 Extend Your Trip 14 Meals on Board 15 Possible Excursions 18 Packing Checklist Overview Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya

One of Earth’s least-explored frontiers and the newest destination to our portfolio, EXPEDITION IN BRIEF the sparsely populated Russian High Arctic is a place of isolated, rugged beauty that Explore this rarely visited region will leave you amazed. Few travelers have ever ventured into this near-uninhabited of the Russian Arctic landscape. On Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya, Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, we follow the footsteps of early northern explorers to two of the most remote such as polar bears, and seabirds archipelagos on the planet, enabling guests to experience an in-depth exploration Explore glaciated Novaya Zemlya, of seldom-visited regions in the stark and spectacular Russian Arctic. where the earliest Arctic explorers overwintered From the ancient mountains of Novaya Zemlya to the wildlife sanctuary of Franz Visit significant sites at Franz Josef Josef Land, these secluded lands offer a exhilarating mix of unique sights and Land and learn about the region’s adventures. Marvel at ice-capped peaks soaring majestically out of the Arctic sea. fascinating history Watch in hushed wonder at the unforgettable sight of a polar bear roaming its natural environment. Immerse yourself in a corner of our planet few humans ever do, with the operator that knows polar adventure better than anyone.

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DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, FINLAND DAYS 3 & 4 | AT SEA Your Arctic adventure begins in As we sail through the , Arctic Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary your Expedition Team will prepare you Ocean architecture and intriguing mix of for the adventures that await. Learn NorthPole ° eastern and western influences. If you about the intriguing history and politics Greenland Sea arrive early, explore the many museums, of the region, its fascinating wildlife, Severnaya Franz Josef Zemlya galleries and restaurants, relax at a geology, ecology and climate, and the Svalbard Land incredible sights you will soon explore. Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Barents Sea Design District before retiring at your Staff will keep a lookout for seabirds, Kara such as kittiwakes, skuas and fulmars Novaya Sea included hotel. Zemlya soaring above your ship. Whale and seal Murmansk DAY 2 | FLY TO MURMANSK, sightings may also be possible in this Helsinki A & EMBARK biologically diverse sea. RCTIC CIRCLE RUSSIA After breakfast, we will transfer to the Scheduled route Flight route airport and board our private charter DAYS 5 – 7 | EXPLORING Areas where ice may be present flight to Murmansk, Russia. Once NOVAYA ZEMLYA aboard, get acquainted with the ship and The largest of the Eurasian Arctic JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya crew and settle in for your voyage north. archipelagoes, the rarely visited Novaya Zemlya (“New Land”) is the third- Onboard the Ocean Adventurer Flights to/from Helsinki

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 2 largest wilderness area in Europe. This Encounters with Brünnich’s guillemots DAYS 8 | AT SEA long, narrow island actually consists of (thick-billed murres) are likely, owing Bid farewell to Novaya Zemlya as we two main islands, Severny (northern) to a small colony in the coastal cliffs. cruise farther north to Franz Josef and Yuzhny (southern), separated by Land. There are several activities to the imposing Matochkin Strait. To the northwest side of Severny Island keep you engaged while at sea. Attend are the Oransky Islands. Wildlife presentations by your Expedition Team, As we explore Novaya Zemlya, expect abounds here, with a variety of animal relax in our polar library or simply spend a new adventure every day. Each and plant life to be discovered; walrus some time on deck, admiring the sea. expedition will be unique, depending have been sighted here on previous on the weather and ice, but a few DAY 9 – 12 | EXPLORING expeditions. Coming across a walrus landing sites we strive to visit include FRANZ JOSEF LAND haul-out is unforgettable. These giant Inostrantseva Bay, the Oransky Islands, This remote group of approximately 200 pinnipeds of the Arctic create a raucous , Cape Spory Navalok islands, many covered in ice, forms the as each walrus vies for a choice spot and Russkaya Gavan. most northerly archipelago in Eurasia of coastline. Encounters with whales and lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Boasting one of the most picturesque and seabirds are possible, as well as A nature reserve, it is part of the Russian in the entire archipelago, polar bears, a genetically distinct Arctic National Park. Weather and ice Inostrantseva Bay provides subpopulation here. conditions will shape our exploration, breathtaking panoramic views of but we hope to explore historical sites, pristine Arctic wilderness. If conditions A significant site in polar exploration, remote seabird colonies and walrus allow, we may explore ashore, or Novaya Zemlya also offers a number haul-outs at some notable destinations— Zodiac cruise along the face of the of opportunities for you to trace the including Cape Flora, Cape Norway, Bell , at a safe distance, possibly routes of famous explorers and reflect Island and Tikhaya Bukta. Polar bear witnessing the wonders of calving ice. on the region’s history. encounters are also possible.

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 3 On Jackson Island, Cape Norway is DAYS 13 & 14 | AT SEA As your Arctic expedition winds down where Norwegian explorers Fridtjof EXPEDITION SPIRIT you have a couple of days to sail through Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen wintered Embracing the unexpected is part from 1895 to 1896. The conditions were this wildlife-rich sea, where whales of of the legacy—and excitement—of astonishingly difficult, but they survived various species are often seen. Take in expedition travel. When traveling until the summer and continued their a presentation, reminisce about your in extremely remote regions, your journey south. The remains of their small incredible journey with your shipmates, Expedition Team must consider relax in the lounge while swapping hut are still here today, along with a the sea, ice and weather to guide stories and photos or enjoy the solitude the route and itinerary details. memorial marking the event. of the sea. Expedition staff will be on This itinerary is a tentative outline Exploring Tikhaya Bukta (Calm Bay), the hand to answer any remaining questions of what you may experience on this voyage; please be aware site of an abandoned weather station on and spot wildlife. that no specific itinerary can be Hooker Island, will feel like stepping back DAY 15 | DISEMBARK IN MURMANSK guaranteed. By the same token, in time. There is plenty to discover as you & FLY TO HELSINKI, FINLAND wildlife encounters as described wander the ruins, immersed in Russian Returning to Russia’s most northerly are expected, but not guaranteed. polar history, and you may even be able to city, you’ll have time to bid farewell to Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to send a postcard from the post office! your Expedition Team and crew before seek out wildlife in known habitats, catching our group charter flight back to The Stolichky and Appolonov Islands but the presence of any particular Helsinki, where you will have one more offer plentiful walrus encounters, as the species of bird or marine wildlife is night in this exquisite city. lumbering giants can be found hauled out not guaranteed. here. If ice and weather are in our favor, DAY 16 | DEPART HELSINKI we’ll explore the area by Zodiac, at a safe After breakfast, spend time exploring distance, to view these pinnipeds of the more of the Finnish capital or catch your Arctic in their natural habitat. homeward-bound flight.

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As you prepare for your journey, you may be interested in your arrival and departure details. Since international air transportation is not included in the cost of your expedition, you have some flexibility in planning your flights. Looking to extend your adventure beyond your polar expedition? On page 13, learn how to add on a pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!—in Helsinki or a nearby region of your choice. Arrival Day and Embarkation ARRIVING IN HELSINKI You may arrive in Helsinki at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary. Your included accommodation will be at the airport hotel, so arrival transfers are not necessary. On arrival at the hotel, you will receive a welcome letter outlining the departure information for the following day’s flight. An agent representing Quark Expeditions® PLEASE NOTE will be available in the lobby of the hotel that evening to answer any questions about There is a strict luggage limit of the charter flight(s) scheduled for the following morning. 44 lbs (20 kg) checked luggage and 11 lbs (5 kg) cabin baggage MURMANSK AND EMBARKATION on the flights between Helsinki Your flight to the Arctic is expected to depart from Helsinki to Murmansk on Day 2 and Murmansk. Should you have of the itinerary. The scheduled flight time will be communicated in your welcome additional luggage, it can be stored letter, and you will be transferred from your hotel to check in at the airport. Upon at the hotel in Helsinki. There is NO option to pay for additional luggage. arrival in Murmansk, you will be transferred to the port and onto the ship.

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 5 Final Day and Included Departure Accommodations IMPORTANT REMINDER DISEMBARKATION IN MURMANSK Your included accommodation begins on Russian visas are required for Your ship is scheduled to arrive back at Day 1 of your itinerary, and the specific tourists from most countries. See the pier in Murmansk before 8am local hotel(s) will be indicated on your final your country’s Russian consulate time, but may arrive earlier depending voyage confirmation. If you are arriving or embassy for details. on Murmansk tides. After breakfast, and prior to Day 1 of your expedition or are once the ship has docked, you will have staying after the disembarkation day, time to bid farewell to your Expedition please contact your Polar Travel Adviser Team and shipmates before completing for hotel options. your disembarkation. The process takes about an hour. After disembarkation, Arrival and Departure you will transfer to the airport for your return charter flight to Helsinki. Transfers HELSINKI AIRPORT TRANSFERS DEPARTING FROM HELSINKI Arrival and departure transfers in Upon arrival in Helsinki, you will check Helsinki are not included in the in to your included post-expedition hotel expedition. Both nights’ included at the Helsinki airport. After breakfast accommodation will be provided at the following morning, you may make the airport hotel, so please make your your way to the terminal to connect way to the lobby for check-in when with your homeward flight, or stay you arrive. longer if you have booked additional accommodation.

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Quark Expeditions® boasts the largest polar-class fleet of any polar operator, and the ability to offer you this incredible voyage on one of our ice strengthened vessels.

The entire Quark Expeditions® fleet is built for challenging polar environments, allowing us to take you to places ordinary cruise companies wouldn’t dream of going.

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 7 OCEAN ADVENTURER Ocean Adventurer has long been a fleet favorite among guests and crew who’ve appreciated the charm of this nimble vessel, its ample outdoor deck space, numerous cozy spots to socialize onboard, the outdoor jacuzzi and, of course, the intimacy of a 128-passenger vessel. In 2017, Ocean Adventurer underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation including a refreshed look and feel throughout, plus a completely remodeled lounge, dining room and bar. All cabins received brand new bathroom facilities. Six new deluxe cabins, as well as three new suites, were also added. Major technical enhancements featured two new Rolls-Royce engines, which yield increased speed and fuel efficiency, and a minimized carbon footprint.

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS: Staff & Crew: 87 Ocean Adventurer Guests: 128 Lifeboats: 4, partially enclosedOwner’s Suite Ice Class: 1A Suite Visit QuarkExpeditions.com to view deck plan details. FuFFunnelunnneel Deluxe Ocean AdventurerSuperior Owner’s Suite Main Deck Twin Window ObservationOObbsseeerrvvaatatiioono DeDecck Suite Main Deck Twin Porthole FuFFunnelunnneel Deluxe Lower Deck Twin Superior Triple Main Deck Twin Window ObservationOObbsseeerrvvaatatiioono DeDecck Main Deck Twin Porthole Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 8  Lower Deck Twin  BridgeBBrrridriiddgggee Triple 

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Ready for a little adventure beyond your are provided at each landing for your PHOTOGRAPHY ship? Each Quark Expeditions® voyage convenience. As there are a limited Documenting your voyage so you can offers a variety of recreational activities number of poles available, please bring take the memories home is a rewarding to enhance your polar experience. your own if you require them on every experience. Our photography guides will landing. Some landing sites will offer help you hone your skills to capture the ZODIAC CRUISING more demanding options than others. beauty of the polar regions. Zodiacs are the workhorses of polar expeditions, taking you to places the PRESENTATIONS Contact your Polar Travel Adviser or your ships can’t access, allowing you to reach Enjoy daily chats with and presentations by Travel Professional for more information about remote shorelines, explore shallow our world-class onboard polar experts— your Included Activities and Adventure Options, inlets and search for unique wildlife. guides, scientists, naturalists, historians including the necessary experience, physical Expedition staff make stepping in and and other special guests who will requirements and cost. out of them safe and comfortable, and introduce you to the fascinating history, your Zodiac drivers will provide active biology, ornithology, and glaciology of interpretation, making the landscape the region, and much, much more. come even more alive. POLAR PLUNGE HIKING This rite of passage, scheduled only once Led by experienced staff, exploring on per expedition, gives you the chance foot is the best way to appreciate the to jump safely into the bracing Arctic polar landscapes. Our guides are able waters under the watchful eye of our to accommodate a range of skill levels staff—and just about every single camera to suit every passenger. Walking poles on board!

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Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya

Adventure OCEAN ADVENTURER Options Lower Deck Main Deck Main Deck Owner’s Transfer Dates Days Start / End Triple Superior Deluxe Suite Twin Porthole Window Suite Package ARCTIC 2022 JUL 22 – AUG 6, 2022 16 Helsinki $11,495 $13,495 $14,995 $16,495 $17,995 $17,995 $22,995 $24,495 $1,995 — — ARCTIC 2021 JUL 15 – 30, 2021 16 Helsinki $10,495 $12,495 $13,495 $14,995 $16,495 $16,495 $20,995 $22,495 $1,995 — —

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Inclusions Exclusions RATES INCLUDE: RATES SPECIFICALLY • Leadership throughout your voyage by our • Formal and informal presentations by our DO NOT INCLUDE: experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled • Mandatory Transfer Package* landings and other activities • A photographic journal documenting the expedition • International airfare • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for • Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki program landings and Zodiac cruising excursions • Passport and visa expenses • All shore landings as per the daily program • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep • Government arrival and departure taxes not • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin mentioned above • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any throughout the program • Baggage, cancellation, interruption dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. • All luggage handling aboard the ship and medical travel insurance—strongly Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare • Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers recommended kosher meals.) to a maximum benefit of USD 500$ ,000 per person • Excess-baggage fees on international flights • Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea • Russian invitation letter for visa application and cocoa available around the clock • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac provided after final payment cruising, or any other gear not mentioned • Laundry, bar and other personal charges *MANDATORY TRANSFER PACKAGE INCLUDES: unless specified • One night’s pre- and post-expedition airport hotel accommodation in Helsinki • Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may • Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Murmansk vary by location) • Transfers to and from the ship in Murmansk • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew PACKAGE PRICE: $1,995 USD • Additional overnight accommodation

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Our Expedition Leaders and their teams bring diverse expertise in subjects as varied as polar history, marine biology, glaciology, ornithology and photography. Their knowledge and enthusiasm will greatly enhance your immersion into the polar environment and further deepen your connection to the Arctic.

With over 30 years of experience bringing passengers to remote polar regions and an industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio, we know how to safely handle the unexpected. Ensuring this hard-earned experience is passed on, all our expedition staff receive comprehensive training in Quark Academy, which provides hands-on polar expedition training prior to any staff member’s first voyage as well as ongoing training for experienced staff.

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PRE- AND POST-EXPEDITION TRIP EXTENSIONS You can extend your trip by booking extra days to explore other northern cities before or after the voyage. Since you’re traveling such a long way, you may want to spend extra time in Helsinki. This dynamic city known for melding old-world architecture with modern metropolitan ways, has plenty to offer culture enthusiasts and foodies alike. Stroll Helsinki’s charming streets, grab a pint at a microbrewery, or visit dazzling shops, galleries and a traditional public sauna.

To discover the best options for extending your adventure, get in touch with your Travel Professional or a Polar Travel Adviser for seamless, worry-free booking of all trip extensions.

FROM TOP: Helsinki; the Sibelius Monument; Helsinki Cathedral

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If there is one constant on board, it is that you’ll enjoy delicious meals daily. While meal times may change due to landings and wildlife encounters, you’ll always be served three well-prepared meals per day. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated by letting us know prior to your expedition.

Breakfasts and lunches are normally served buffet style, while dinners are served plated. À la carte meals are made at the time of your order, allowing our chefs to prepare each dish to your individual needs, ensuring you receive top-quality meals during the course of your expedition.

Soft drinks and juices are available during meals and when the bar is open; beer and wine are served with dinner; and coffee, tea and water stations are available around the clock – all included in the cost of your package. Spirits, premium wines and champagne are available at extra cost which can be billed to your shipboard account. The well-stocked bars on the ship are open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in late morning, afternoon and evening.

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When traveling in extremely remote Russia regions, your Expedition Team must MURMANSK consider the sea, ice and weather to Founded in 1916, as a supply port during guide the route and itinerary details. the First World War, Murmansk was The following sites are a sample of initially named Romanov-on-Murman what you may experience on your for the Russian royal family (“Murman” expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac likely derives from the Sami word cruise, or shore landing. murman, which means “the edge of the earth”). The following year, as a result of Finland the October Revolution, the name was HELSINKI changed to Murmansk. The port remains This seaside city is known for its vibrant ice-free all year, making it a significant cultural and design scene, as well as its naval base and fishing and shipbuilding extraordinary mix of architecture styles. hub; in fact, the largest city north of the It was named the World Design Capital in Arctic Circle is the headquarters of both 2012, which also happened to be its 200th the Russian Northern Fleet and Russia’s anniversary as the capital of Finland. nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet.

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 15 Novaya Zemlya INOSTRANTSEVA BAY never had the opportunity to use it, From moss and lichen to icebergs as their ship wrecked off the coast. CAPE SPORY NAVALOK and glaciers, this picturesque bay is The hut is well preserved and has a The earliest Arctic explorers, led by often full of surprises. One of the most number of interesting inscriptions Dutch navigator and cartographer memorable sites in Novaya Zemlya, this on its interior walls. Willem Barents, wintered here, on the area is also known to be visited by the northeast coast of Novaya Zemlya, in CAPE FLORA, NORTHBROOK ISLAND iconic polar bear. 1596–97, when their ship became trapped More than half a dozen expeditions in the ice. It was the third of Barents’ ORANSKY ISLANDS passed through Cape Flora in the late expeditions to search for the Northeast Located on the northwestern side of 19th and early 20th centuries. Three Passage, but also his last. He died a week Severny Island (Northern Island), these expeditions camped here: Leigh Smith, after he and his crew left the cape in smaller islands are somewhat protected Jackson-Harmsworth (Jackson’s journal open boats in the spring. The remains of from the harshest conditions. They was published as A Thousand Days in the their hut were found in 1871. boast an abundance of wildlife, including Arctic) and Ziegler-Fiala. Many buildings walrus, polar bears, whales and seabirds. from the time are in ruins or have fallen CAPE ZHELANIYA into the sea, but some remain and can Located at the northernmost point of RUSSKAYA GAVAN be explored. Severny Island, Cape Zhelaniya (which This is the site of a former polar means “Cape Desire” or “Cape Wish”) station. Built in 1932, it closed in 1993. CAPE NORWAY, JACKSON ISLAND was named by Willem Barents. It marks The surrounding bay is home to seabird Sometimes difficult to access, weather the boundary between the Barents Sea cliffs and walrus can occasionally be is always a factor at this northern part and , as well as the boundary found on nearby Bogaty Island. The of the archipelago. A variety of Arctic between Europe and Asia. A Soviet bay is dominated by the cascading flora is found here, making it particularly station was based here during the Second Shokalsky Glacier. interesting for botanists. This is also World War, and then an experimental the location where Fridtjof Nansen and station during the Cold War. An Franz Josef Land Hjalmar Johansen stayed during the 1895–96 winter, and the remains of their automated weather station has operated BELL ISLAND stone hut can be visited. here since 2005. The cape is protected as In 1881, the Benjamin Leigh Smith part of the Russian Arctic National Park. expedition built a hut here, but the crew

Call your Travel Professional or a Quark Polar Travel Adviser at 1.888.892.0073 | Visit QuarkExpeditions.com for additional details 16 CAPE TEGETTHOF, HALL ISLAND STOLICHKY AND The cape’s impressive tall cliffs are home APPOLONOV ISLANDS EXPEDITION SPIRIT to large numbers of seabirds, while the The star attractions of this pair of Embracing the unexpected is part ruins of the Walter Wellman 1898–99 small islands are walrus haul-outs. of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition are also found here. With a Hundreds of giant pinnipeds are expedition travel. When traveling diverse landscape, the island is great for known to haul out on the islands as in extremely remote regions, exploring on foot, provided that polar well as on ice floes in the surrounding your Expedition Team must bears aren’t in the vicinity. waters. Watching large groups of these consider the sea, ice and weather boisterous behemoths jockeying for to guide the route and itinerary RUBINI ROCK, HOOKER ISLAND space is an unforgettable experience. details. This itinerary is a tentative Considered by many to be home to the Zodiac cruising to watch walrus from a outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware most impressive bird cliffs anywhere in distance is a possibility here. Franz Josef Land, the cliffs here host an that no specific itinerary can be abundance of seabirds, and because of TIKHAYA BUKTA (CALM BAY) guaranteed. By the same token, deep waters, ships are able to approach From 1929 to 1963, a weather station was wildlife encounters as described the edge of the cliffs for spectacular based at this bay on the western side of are expected, but not guaranteed. Your Expedition Team will use views. Most of Hooker Island’s shores Hooker Island. Sections of the old station their considerable experience to are dominated by glacier fronts. have been refurbished as an outpost for seek out wildlife in known habitats, the national park rangers. but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed.

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WHAT TO BRING! Packing for the polar regions doesn’t have to be daunting, and to make it easier for you, all Quark Expeditions voyages include an expedition parka to keep, and a loan of insulated waterproof boots. Additional suggested items include:

FOR SHORE LANDINGS SUGGESTED ITEMS  Base layers (wool, synthetic or a blend)  Waterproof, lightweight backpack or dry sack  Mid-layer warm/fleece top  Swimsuit (for the Polar Plunge!)  Mid-layer warm/fleece pants  Binoculars   Wool and synthetic socks (3 to 4 pairs) Camera with charger and extra batteries  Extra memory cards  Neck warmer or balaclava  Earplugs  Warm hat that covers ears  Eye masks for sleeping  Waterproof pants (mandatory for every Zodiac ride)  Moisturizer and lip balm (polar air can be drying)  Waterproof gloves and glove liners  Seasickness, indigestion, headache  Sunscreen or other medicines as required  Sunglasses with UV protection  Voltage converters and plug adapters  Spare set of gloves (220V/European outlets)  Bug spray and bug nets  Ski goggles (for Zodiac cruising on snowy or windy days)  Passports, visas, and travel documents as required

FOR ON BOARD  Comfortable casual clothing For more packing and gear-related (pants/jeans, shirts, sweaters) info, visit the Quark Expeditions®  Lighter shirts (in case the ship gets warm) online Polar Boutique at  Comfortable non-slip closed-toed unheeled shoes Shop.QuarkExpeditions.com (NOTE: Flip flops, sandals or slip-on shoes should not be worn on board due to safety concerns)

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