Ms Spitsbergen Voyage Handbook 2019–2020

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MS SPITSBERGEN VOYAGE HANDBOOK 2019–2020

1 Dear Adventurer 2

Norway 4 Dear adventurer, Iceland 6

Congratulations on book- This handbook includes in- Svalbard 8 ing an extraordinary cruise formation on your chosen aboard MS Spitsbergen. destination, as well as other destinations this ship visits Faroe Islands 12 Norwegian explorer Roald during the 2019-2020 sailing Amundsen’s success as an ex- season. We hope you will find Orkney Islands 14 plorer is often explained by his this information inspiring. thorough preparations before Shetland Islands 16

departure. He once said “vic- We promise you an amazing Contents tory awaits him who has every- adventure! thing in order.” Being true to Franz Josef Land 18 Amund sen’s heritage of good Welcome aboard for the ad- planning, we encourage you to venture of a lifetime! Important Information 20 read this handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions 21 It will provide you with good Your Hurtigruten Team advice, historical context, practical information, and in- Life on Board MS Spitsbergen 22 spiring information that will Practical Information make your voyage even more 28 enjoyable. Before and After Your Voyage

Pack Like an Explorer 30

Our Team on Board 32

Landing by Small Boats 34

Important Phone Numbers 35

Maritime Expressions 35

MS Spitsbergen Deck Plan 36

2 COVER FRONT PHOTO: © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN 3 COVER BACK PHOTO: © DOMINIC BARRINGTON / HURTIGRUTEN © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP / HURTIGRUTEN / KARSTEN © BIDSTRUP came to prominence during the NATURE AND WILDLIFE Norway is a Viking era (800–1050 B.C.), Deep fjords, islets, and the high with strong trade relations and mountains of the Scandes, unique country colonies in Greenland, Ire- which belong to the Caledonien land, England, Scotland, and mountain range, characterize that continous- Normandy. Norwegian history the Norwegian landscape. The NORWAY ly impresses is synonymous with this era, climate differences create a vari- which was responsible for the ation in the vegetation, from the with its enor- major expansion of the entire northern European deciduous Nordic region. forests in the south to the Bore- mous contrasts. Christianity was introduced al and Fjellbirke forests to the in the 11th century, but took tundra vegetation in the north CLIMATE The climate shows a many centuries before it was and on the mountain plateaus high range of variation due to fully accepted. It is believed that (‘fjell’). Approximately 200,000 the 1,000 miles from the south Norway’s Golden Age was the elks ramble through the Norwe- to the north and the vast differ- late 13th and early 14th centu- gian forests, and most reindeer ences in altitude. ry, when it enjoyed substantial are half domesticated and be- The North Atlantic drift has a international trade with Britain long to the Sámi population, but positive influence on the climate and Germany. Norway suffered several thousand wild reindeer on the western side of the Scan- the Black Death (also known as still live in the Hardangervidda des; the eastern side experienc- the Great Plague and the Black and the Dovrefjell regions. The es a more continental climate Plague) in 1349, when many wolf was on the verge of extinc- with extremely cold winters and communities were entirely tion, but there are now various warmer summers. While the wiped out. This ended Norway’s projects in place to protect them. Gulf of Bothnia can be frozen Golden Age. From 1380 onward, Brown bears and wolverine live for a month, the Atlantic coast- there were many political alli- in the forests but are rarely seen. line stays ice free. The North At- ances between various Scandi- Norway’s birdlife is abundant lantic drift means the possibility navian countries, with Norway and varied, and within the rich of a vast expanse of agriculture, gaining independence briefly waters of the Norwegian sea even in North Finnmark at a lat- in 1814 before a forced union there are vast amounts of fish, itude of 70° North. The height with Sweden, which lasted until including cod, halibut, and coal- of the Scandes causes the enor- 1905, when Norway proclaimed fish. mous rainfall at the windward full independence. Norway is side of the mountain range. For rich with natural resources, and POPULATION Norway’s pop- example, the city of Bergen is with large reserves of petroleum ulation in 2018 exceeded 5.2 famous for its rain, while on the and natural gas discovered in million.

© ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER leeward side, the farmers often the 1960s, it is now a prominent Norway, officially the ‘Kingdom of Norway,’ is need an irrigation system for an and wealthy country with one of SHOPPING ASHORE In Norway, Europe’s most northwestern country. It is a efficient harvest. the highest standards of living in sales tax/VAT is included in the the world. retail price. Norway is a great sovereign and unitary monarchy whose terri- CURRENCY The currency in place to shop for traditional Nor- Norway is Norwegian Kroner LANGUAGE Norwegian is the wegian clothes, and the sweat- tories includes the island of Jan Mayen and the (NOK). Foreign currencies may most widely spoken language ers are of great quality. archipelago of Svalbard. be exchanged into local curren- and is closely related to Swedish cy at most banks during the voy- and Danish. English is com- ––– The western boundary is formed by the age. Credit cards are accepted monly spoken across Norway. in most places. Please note that North Atlantic, with deep fjords and thousands there is no currency exchange MOBILE PHONES ASHORE of islets creating a remarkable coastline. Inland service on board. Using your mobile phone with roaming can be very expensive. Norway is dominated by the Scandes mountain HISTORY ‘The way to the North’ Please check with your mobile – Norway – has a very long, provider before traveling. Ac- range, with vast countryside and unoccupied eventful, and colorful history. cess to Wi-Fi varies from des areas as most Norwegians live along the coast. Settled by nomadic hunter as tination to destination, and far back as 6600 B.C., Norway coverage changes from place to place.

4 5 adheres to the Association Iceland, including all towns and Iceland: of Arctic Expedition Cruise villages with more than 200 Operators (AECO) guidelines. inhabitants. The perfect HISTORY With a rich and NATURE AND destination interesting past, Iceland’s WILDLIFE Iceland is renowned for explorers recorded history is of the for its birdlife and its diverse settlement of Viking explorers species, of which the most searching for the and their slaves. It was settled sought after are the Icelandic mostly by Norsemen from gyrfalcon, the red-necked iceland unexpected. Scandinavia and Celts from the phalarope, and, of course, the British Isles in the 9th and 10th puffin. There are many species CLIMATE The average temper- centuries - long after the rest of of whales, such as minke and ature in spring is 8° to 10° Western Europe was settled. orcas, due to the food-rich Celsius (46° to 50° Fahrenheit). North Atlantic Ocean. The weather is very change- LANGUAGE The Icelandic able and visitors should be language is believed to have POPULATION Iceland is the prepared for the unexpected. changed little from the original most sparsely populated tongue spoken by the Norse country in all of Europe, with CURRENCY The currency on settlers. English and Danish a pure, unpolluted, and truly shore is Icelandic Krona (ISK). are also widely spoken and magical landscape. The popula- Foreign currencies may be understood. tion of Iceland is approximately exchanged into local currency 320,000, with almost 120,000 at banks. Credit cards are MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND inhabitants living in the capital accepted in most places, but MEDICATION of Reykjavík. The second not international bank cards In case of a medical emergency largest city outside the capital (i.e. German EC Karte). We in Iceland, the only means of region is Akureyri, with approx- recommend having some cash evacuation is by ambulance/ imately 17,500 inhabitants. available for use in smaller airplane/helicopter to the villages. Please note that there nearest town with a hospital. SHOPPING ASHORE Local is no currency exchange service This is very expensive and crafts include woolen on board. dependent on favorable knitwear, handmade ceramics, weather conditions. Therefore, glassware, and silver jewelry. ENVIRONMENT It is prohibited comprehensive travel protec- A refund of local Value-Added to pick Arctic flowers as the tion/health insurance that also Tax (VAT) is available to all ecosystem is very vulnerable covers medical evacuation is visitors to Iceland. Special rules and the flowering season very strongly recommended. apply, please check upon arrival short. Please watch where you in Iceland. © SHUTTERSTOCK HURTIGRUTEN © / step and remember to follow MOBILE PHONES ASHORE the paths. It is strictly prohibit- There is GSM coverage (a type ed to walk upon cultural/histor- of mobile phone that uses Iceland, where the ground is so hot it ven- ical ruins. Please follow the the Global System for Mobile instructions given by the guide/ Communications) on most of tilates through hot springs, volcanic erup- expedition team. Hurtigruten, tions, and fiery saga tales. © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP / HURTIGRUTEN ––– Iceland is the land of ice and fire, with glaciers and volcanoes sitting side by side. Icelandic nature offers stunning landscapes, powerful geysers, and impressive waterfalls.

6 7 © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP / HURTIGRUTEN / KARSTEN © BIDSTRUP COMMUNICATING WITH THE international organization that Located on the SHIP The ship uses satellite ensures that tourism in the phones. In case someone needs Arctic is carried out with the southern fringe to reach you in an emergency, utmost consideration for the please give out the emergency vulnerable natural environ- of the frozen numbers listed in the travel ment, local cultures, and Arctic Ocean, information you received in cultural remains, as well as the your other travel information challenging environment at sea Svalbard offers documents. Messages will and on land. Hurtigruten is also SVALBARD be passed along to the ship. a full member of the Interna- expedition land- IMPORTANT: These numbers tional Association of Antarctica are only to be used in case of an Tour Operators (www.iaato. ings, hikes, kay- emergency. org), which promotes safe and environmentally responsible aking, and other CURRENCY The currency in travel to Antarctica. Svalbard is Norwegian Kroner As a member of these organi- activities in the (NOK). We suggest you bring zations, we comply with largest Arctic local currency. Credit cards are guidelines that often go above accepted in most places. Please and beyond legal requirements. wilderness in note that there is no currency Our compliance depends upon exchange service on board. your cooperation as a traveler, Europe. and we will spend some time ENVIRONMENT Hurtigruten’s early in your cruise briefing you CLIMATE Despite its northerly MS Spitsbergen and her skilled about the guidelines applicable location (74º to 81º North) crew offer life-affirmingto your specific trip. Svalbard has a relatively mild experiences close to nature’s climate. Due to the Gulf Stream, most spectacular landscapes, HISTORY Since Willem Spitsbergen’s west coast is the genuine cultures, exceptional Barentz’s discovery of Svalbard world’s northernmost ice-free people, and amazing wildlife. in 1596, several nationali- area. The average summer Preserving these resources ties have explored, hunted, temperature is 6º Celsius (43º in their natural, unspoiled and managed industries in Fahrenheit), and the coldest condition is our top priority this Arctic archipelago. The winter month of March has an - you will always experience Svalbard treaty, dated 1920 and average temperature of -14º the highest environmental signed by 43 member countries, Celsius (7º Fahrenheit). There awareness on board and ashore. gives Norway sovereignty over is little rain, but the moist air Hurtigruten is a full member Svalbard. Remote, mysterious, and extreme, the Svalbard archipelago boasts a fasci- from the sea can cause a light of the Association of Arctic drizzle and fog during the Expedition Cruise Operators nating history of polar heroes and the heritage of polar exploration, hunting, summer. (www.aeco.no), which is an and whaling. The wildlife is rich, both at sea and on land: whales, seals, HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN reindeer, Arctic fox, a rich variety of birds, and, course, the ‘King of the Arctic’ – the polar bear. ––– The island of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, is the crown of Arctic Norway, a land forged by ice and wind, the ocean, and snow, which presents us with a spectacular range of unforgettable adventures. And you can leave your watch in your cabin! North of the Arctic Circle, the day has no beginning and no end. The midnight sun brings out the magical colors of the surrounding landscape. The soft rays of the low-hanging sun bathe the magnificent landscape in a wonderful palette of pink, purple, yellow, and orange.

8 9 © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER HURTIGRUTEN HELLAND/ NINA © MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND narwhals, white whales, and orca people who work for one of the MEDICATION In case of a medical whales. There is rich birdlife on research stations or the Kings Bay emergency outside Longyearbyen, the islands, where more than 100 AS logistics and supply company, the only means of evacuation is species have been registered. a government enterprise that by helicopter to Longyearbyen Surprisingly, the flora is very diverse also runs the entire settlement. Hospital. If a condition cannot be for somewhere this far north. In the summer, the activity in treated here, the patient is sent Ny-Ålesund is greatly increased by to the Norwegian mainland. This POPULATION The population of the arrival of up to 120 researcher s, is very expensive and dependent Svalbard is approximately 2,800. technicians, and field assistants. on favorable weather conditions, Longyearbyen is the largest therefore, comprehensive travel settlement on the islands and SHOPPING ASHORE Svalbard is protec tionl/health insurance that also the seat of the governor. The a tax-free area, which means that also covers medical evacuation is town has a hospital, primary and many commodities are cheaper here highly recommended. secondary schools, a university, an than on the Norwegian mainland. athletic center with a swimming Longyearbyen has a variety of stores MOBILE PHONES ASHORE Mobile pool, a library, a cultural center, a selling everything from perfume to phones can only be used in the cinema, bus transportation, hotels, outdoor and athletic equipment, areas around Longyearbyen and a bank, and several museums. gifts, and souvenirs. Norwegian Barentsburg. There is no cell phone The newspaper, Svalbardposten, Kroner (NOK) is used all over reception during most of the sailing. is published weekly. Svalbard is Svalbard, including the Russian among the safest places on Earth, settlement of Barentsburg. Credit NATURE AND WILDLIFE In order with virtually no crime. Barentsburg cards are accepted in Longyearbyen to preserve nature and wildlife on is the second largest settlement in as well as on board MS Fram (Visa, Svalbard, 65% of the archipelago is Svalbard with about 500 inhabit- American Express, Diners Club, and protected through national parks, ants, almost all of whom are Russian MasterCard). There is also an ATM nature reserves, and bird sanctu- or Ukrainian. The Russian-owned in the center of Longyearbyen. In aries. There are only three land Arktikugol has been mining coal Barentsburg and Pyramiden, only mammals on Svalbard: the polar here since 1932, and, during the cold cash in Norwegian Kroner (NOK), bear, the Svalbard reindeer, and war, Barentsburg was a hotbed of USD, or Euro is accepted. We the Arctic fox. In the sea, however, activity. Ny-Ålesund is one of the recommend our guests bring cash in there are walrus, ringed seals, world’s most northernmost settle- NOK for use ashore. bearded seals, Greenlandic seals, ments, inhabited by a permanent

hooded seals, white-nose dolphins, population of approximately 30-35 HURTIGRUTEN / DALL STEFAN ©

10 11 CLIMATE The climate on the Norway’s rule until 1380, when NATURE AND WILDLIFE Faroe Islands is quite moder- they became part of the dual Built up of layers of volcanic ate, thanks to the Gulf Stream, Denmark-Norway kingdom. In basalt, these islands seem to be with some frost and snow in 1814, the Treaty of Kiel ended set at an angle, as the eastern wintertime, and an average this kingdom, and the Faroe coastline slants into the sea, and temperature of 12° Celsius (54° Islands remained under the ad- the western coastline rises up in Fahrenheit) in the summer, with ministration of Denmark. towering cliffs. The natural veg- light, nearly never-ending days. etation, dominated by Arctic-al- Winters are very wet, but milder However, when Denmark was pine plants, wildflowers, grasses, when compared with the climate occupied by Nazi Germany dur- moss, and lichen, creates a set- on the Shetlands. ing World War II, the British in- ting of wild and untamed beau- vaded and occupied the islands ty. These treeless islands are CURRENCY There are two cur- until the end of the war. After rich in birdlife attracted to open FAROE rencies of equal value in the an independence referendum in land, such as the common eider, Faroe Islands: the Faroese króna 1946, the Faroe Islands received common starling, and black guil- and the Danish krone. While the extended self-governance with lemot. With dramatic towering Faroese government prints its the signing of the 'Home Rule cliffs providing safe nesting for own bills, only Danish coins are Act of the Faroe Islands' with the many birds such as puffins, guil- used. Most stores, restaurants, Danish Realm. The term 'Danish lemots, and kittiwakes, these gas stations, hotels, and taxis Realm' refers to the relationship islands are an ornithologist’s ISLANDS accept credit cards, mainly VISA, between Denmark proper, the dream. Along the abundant but others, such as MasterCard, Faroe Islands, and Greenland— coastline, gray seals can be found Eurocard, Maestro, and JCB, the three countries which consti- with several types of whales vis- are also accepted in large stores, tute the Kingdom of Denmark. iting these waters regularly, such shopping centers, and restau- as pilot whales and orcas. As a re- rants. Most places DO NOT ac- LANGUAGE The official lan- sult of over 1,200 years of isolat- cept American Express. guage of the Faroe Islands is ed breeding, many of the islands’ Faroese, which is Germanic and domestic animals are unique HISTORY It is thought that Irish descends from Old Norse. It is to the area. These include the monks were the first settlers on similar in grammar to Icelandic Faroe pony, Faroe cow, and Far- the islands in the 6th century af- and Old Norse, but closer in pro- oe sheep, as well as the Faroese ter spotting an ‘Island of Sheep’ nunciation to Norwegian. goose and duck. and a ‘Paradise of Birds’. How- ever, this indicates that there MOBILE PHONES ASHORE POPULATION With the archi- were settlers prior to this due to Using your cell phone with roam- pelago consisting of 18 mainly the sighting of sheep. Vikings ing can be very expensive. Please rocky, volcanic islands, the pop- settled here in the 9th century, check with your cell phone pro- ulation of the Faroe Islands is before the islands were officially vider before traveling. Access to around 50,000. converted to Christianity and Wi-Fi varies from destination to joined the Kingdom of Norway destination and coverage chang-

© HURTIGRUTEN ––– Situated halfway between Norway and Iceland, to the north of Scotland, the Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 small, rocky volcanic islands. Spread over an area of approximately 869 miles in the North Atlantic Ocean, the islands are connected by road tun- nels, ferries, causeways, and bridges. © ÓLAVUR-FREDERIKSEN-VISIT-FAROE-ISLANDS ©

12 13 CLIMATE The climate on the the 13th century. Their influence islands. The gradual alteration Orkney Islands is quite moder- peaked with the Treaty of the of these soft stone layers formed ate, thanks to the Gulf Stream, Orkney and Sheltland Islands fertile soil – a prerequisite for fu- with some frost and snow in between the king of Norway ture agriculture on the islands. wintertime and an average and Denmark and the king of The islands benefit from soft, temperature of 12° Celsius (54° Scotland, when the marriage of hilly agricultural land, but steep Fahrenheit) in the summer, with the king's daughter, Margaret cliffs are also a famous feature light, nearly never-ending days. of Denmark, was arranged to of the Orkneys. Hoy, at a height Wind can occur when you least pay the king’s debt to Scotland, of 1,138 feet, is the highest cliff expect it. making Margaret of Denmark in all of Great Britain. The cliffs the Queen of Scots. are important breeding grounds CURRENCY The currency on for many seabirds, such as gulls, the Orkney Islands is the British LANGUAGE From the late 1500s cormorants, black guillemots, pound (£). Credit cards are ac- to the early 1700s, most Orca- and puffins. Gray and common cepted at most restaurants and dians were probably bilingual seals have their rookeries on stores. Please note that there is - speaking both Norn (a now-ex- the beaches, while whales and no money exchange service on tinct North Germanic language) dolphins can often be seen quite board. and Scots English (an English close to the coastline. Flow- derivative). Although the gram- ers such as the rare Scottish HISTORY The islands have been mar and intricacies of Norn primrose, sea aster, sea thrift, settled for at least 5,000 years, are now lost, a huge number of sea-lavender, and bell and com- with the best evidence being Norn words have survived in the mon heather create a colorful displayed at the two UNESCO spoken dialect of Orkney - Scots coastline. World Heritage Sites of Skara English. and Brae. These sites represent POPULATION The Orkney Is- Europe’s only near-complete MOBILE PHONES ASHORE Us- lands have has a population of surviving Neolithic settlements, ing your cell phone with roaming around 21,000 – with the major- ORKNEY and they're older than Stone- can be very expensive. Please ity living on the largest island – henge and the Great Pyramids check with your cell phone pro- the mainland. The capital, Kirk- in Egypt. Another impressive vider before traveling. Access to wall, is home to around 9,000 site is the 2,500-year-old Ring Wi-Fi varies from destination to people. of Brodgar, a stone setting, like destination and coverage chang- Stonehenge, with a diameter es from place to place. of 341 feet. Vikings settled on ISLANDS the Orkney Islands from the NATURE AND WILDLIFE 8th century, with Scottish kings Old Red Sandstone, mostly of gaining more and more influ- Middle Devonian age, forms ence beginning in the middle of nearly the whole surface of the © SHUTTERSTOCK SKARA© / BRAE

––– The Orkney Islands are an archipelago spread over an area of 615 miles and located only 20 miles north of the Scottish mainland, and separated from the mainland by the Pentland Firth. Only 20 of the 70 islands are inhabited. © HURTIGRUTEN ©

14 15 CLIMATE The climate on the Shetlands were also part of Please check with your Shetland Islands is, thanks the Treaty of the Orkney and cell phone provider before to the Gulf Stream, quite Sheltland Islands between the traveling. Access to Wi-Fi varies moderate, with less frost and king of Norway and Denmark from destination to destination snow in wintertime, and an and the king of Scotland, and coverage changes from average temperature of 12° when the marriage of the place to place. Celsius (54° Fahrenheit) in king's daughter, Margaret of the summer, with light, nearly Denmark, was arranged to pay NATURE AND WILDLIFE The never-ending days. Winters are the king’s debt to Scotland, Shetlands form the northern- SHETLAND very wet and, in comparison making Margaret of Denmark most part of the Caledonian with the climate on the Orkney the Queen of Scots. Norwegian mountain range. Very hard Islands, the climate is a bit influence is still evident on sandstone, granite, and gneiss harsher on the Shetlands. the islands. form the surface of the islands, The islands played an which were formed by glaciers CURRENCY The currency on important role during World during the last ice age. The the Shetland Islands is the War II. The so-called ‘Shetland wildlife of the Shetland Islands ISLANDS pound (£). Credit cards are Bus’ was an undercover mission is very similar to the Orkneys, accepted at most restaurants that took weapons and supplies with its steep cliffs also being and shops. Please not that there to Norway from the Shetlands. important breeding grounds is no money Exchange service On their way back, they often for different species of seabirds. on board. took refugees from Norway But the Shetland islands are to the Shetlands to keep them also an important place for HISTORY The Shetland Islands safe from the Germans. Many bird migration in spring and have a similar history to the of the refugees stayed on after autumn, when thousands of Orkney Islands. Picts, and the war. birds rest on the islands during later the Vikings, settled on The main source of income their flights south or north. the islands until the Scottish of the people of the Shetland The islands are a paradise for Kings came into power in the Islands is similar to the Orkney birders and ornithologists. The 13th century. A typical building Islands: fishing and theShetland pony and the Shetland from the Iron Age is the ‘broch,’ breeding of cows and sheep. sheepdog are special, local a drystone, hollow-walled breeds that can still be seen all structure that looks like a LANGUAGE over the islands. round tower. These buildings Scots (an English derivative) can only be found in Scotland, is widely spoken across the POPULATION The Shetland with the best preserved being Shetland Islands, along with Islands has a population of © CHELSEA CLAUS / HURTIGRUTEN / CLAUS CHELSEA © the Broch on the island of their own distinctive dialect (of around 23,000, around half of Mousa on the Shetland Islands. which they are very proud). which live within 10 miles of These buildings are extremely Lerwick, Shetland's capital. impressive, and their original MOBILE PHONES ASHORE ––– Consisting of 100 islands, this use is still being discussed and Using your cell phone with archipelago is spread over approxi- debated by archaeologists. The roaming can be very expensive. mately 886 miles and is located 100 © LES KELLY / HURTIGRUTEN miles off the coast of the Scottish mainland. ©HURTIGRUTEN

16 17 pedition led by Julius von Payer and be passed along to the ship. The perfect Karl Weyprecht. They gave the island IMPORTANT: These numbers are the name Franz Josef Land to honor only to be used in case of an emer- destination for Franz Joseph, the Emperor of Austria. gency. explorers search- The island was probably first seen by FRANZ Nils Captain Fredrik Rønnbeck and NATURE AND WILDLIFE Part of the ing for the harpooner Johan Petter Aidijärvi in Russian Arctic National Park, Franz 1865. They worked on a Norwegian Josef Land is a nature sanctuary and unexpected. sealing vessel called Spidsbergen. an archipelago of uninhabited islands that sit in the northeastern part of CLIMATE The average temperature LANGUAGE Russian is the official the Barents Sea. The Arctic wildlife in September is -2.7° Celsius (27.14° language in Russia. There are approx- includes polar bears, walrus, and en- JOSEF Fahrenheit) on Franz Josef Land. imately 144 million people who speak dangered bowhead whales. The steep Russian and it is the seventh most cliffs are home to numerous seabirds, CURRENCY The currency in Russia is spoken language in the world. including rare ivory gulls, dovekies, Russian ruble. It is always helpful and guillemots. to have some cash in smaller denom- MEDICAL EMERGENCIES inations (Ruble, USD, or Euro) when AND MEDICATION In case of a med- POPULATION There are no perma- LAND you are travelling. ical emergency in Franz Josef Land, nent inhabitants on Franz Josef Land. the only means of evacuation is for In Murmansk there are approximate- ENVIRONMENT Franz Josef Land is the ship to return to Murmansk, or ly 307,000 inhabitants. a part of the Russian Arctic National by helicopter to Longyearbyen or Park. It is prohibited to pick Arctic Murmansk. This is very expensive SHOPPING ASHORE Local specialties flowers as the environment is very and dependent on favorable weather include handmade wooden, amber, vulnerable and the flowering season conditions. Therefore, comprehen- and silver jewelry; Matryoshka dolls very short. Please be aware of where sive travel/health insurance policy (Russian nesting dolls); khokhloma you step and remember to follow the that also covers medical evacuation is (Russian wood painting) handicrafts; paths. It is strictly prohibited to walk highly recommended. birch bark handicrafts; bogorodsk into cultural/ historical remains. wooden toys; and last but not least, Please follow the instructions of the MOBILE PHONES ASHORE There is Russian chocolate and sweets. The guide/expedition team. Hurtigruten no cellular reception during the sail- only place we expect you to be able to is a member of AECO (Association of ing to Franz Josef Land. The ship uses go shopping is in Murmansk. Arctic expedition Cruise Operators) satellite phones. In case someone and adheres to its guidelines. needs to reach you in an emergency, please give out the emergency num- HISTORY Franz Josef Land was offi- bers listed in the travel information cially first discovered in 1872 by the you received in your other travel in- Austro-Hungarian North Pole Ex- formation documents. Messages will

Park in 2012. It consists of 191 islands, which cover an

area of over 6,000 square miles. The islands are located between 79°46′ and 81°52′ North and 44°52′ and

62°25′ East, and they are only about 560 miles from

the North Pole.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

–––––– Do I have to be in good health ––––– How much time do you spend on provide the necessary information to participate in a journey on MS land? All landings depend on factors on how to behave appropriately on Spitsbergen? It is important that such as the weather, the distance be- land. you are in good health as a journey tween the landing sites, and the op- aboard MS Spitsbergen can be long erational conditions. The expedition –––––– Will there be rough seas on the and tiring. Please note that in remote leader and the captain will arrange trip? It is not possible to predict ex- areas there is no immediate access to the daily route to ensure our guests act weather conditions. The captain modern medical facilities. An expe- the best possible experience. will do everything he can to make dition voyage is not recommended the cruise as comfortable as possi- if you have a life-threatening disease –––––– Are there any restrictions on ble. If you are prone to seasickness, or an illness that requires frequent activities on land? As environmen we suggest you bring your preferred medi cal care. To be able to partic- tal protection is a concern, there medication. ipate in landings you must be able are regulations for the protection of to walk on uneven and/or slippery wildlife, the environment, and the surfaces and to climb on and off the cultures we encounter that must be small boats used for landings. followed. Your expedition leader will

ITINERARY CHANGES Some of our Therefore, every voyage is unique, even impossible. Unforeseen twists itineraries are to areas without any and all published routes are only in- often turn out to be the highlight of infrastructure, or with very limited dicative. a trip! Please be open to the unex- infrastructure. This, combined with pected; flexibility is important on our some of the most extr eme (polar) DAILY PROGRAM expedition cruises. conditions on Earth, and changing The daily program is available on wind, weather, and ice conditions, as the TVs and in public areas. There NOTE We are also subject to written well as changing seafloor conditions is a daily program channel for each and unwritten laws, such as assisting and other things outside of our con- language (usually Englis h, German, vessels or people in need. trol, will determine our final itinerary. Chinese, and French).

SAFETY Safety is always the priori WEATHER CONDITIONS Weather ty and the ship’s captain will decide conditions can make landings and the final itinerary during the voyage. cruising in small boats difficult or © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER

20 21 CHILDREN There is no age restriction there is no facility for cash withdraw- waste; please use them. If you find on MS Spitsbergen. als or currency exchange on board. any plastic waste on the beaches we land on, we will gladly help remove CRUISE CARD A cruise card will be CURRENCY Please note there is no it from the ecosystem if you bring it issued upon your arrival on board currency exchange service available back to the ship. We ask you to re- as part of the check-in procedure in on board. spect the saying. “Leave nothing but accordance with ISPS regulations. footprints, take nothing but pictures, All our guests are requested to wear DRONES Please note that the use of and kill nothing but time.” this card when disembarking the ship guest-operated drones are not per- in all ports of call and landings. The mitted during the cruise. This is for ENTERTAINMENT An expedition card serves as a control system on the general safety as well as the protec- cruise with Hurtigruten is geared to- gangway, enabling the ship to know tion of the vulnerable wildlife and ward maximizing your experience of which of our guests are on board and other guests’ personal security. the places we visit. On days when we ashore at any given time. This card, are not landing, we encourage you to in addition to being the key card for ELECTRICAL OUTLETS The electrical spend as much time as possible out on your cabin, is also your payment card outlets in your cabin are 220V/50hz deck. You are also encouraged to join on board. The card is the only means and of the Euro plug type (types C & our educational talks and lectures at of payment for the onboard facilities. F). Suites have 110V for shavers. The different locations on board. A travel To activate the cruise card account, plugs are continental two-pin plugs. experience is often much richer if you you must have a Visa, American Ex- (See: http://www.powerplugs-sock- have knowledge and understanding life press, Diners Card, or MasterCard. ets.com/norway/). Adaptors are about the nature, wildlife, culture, Your credit card must be valid for available for purchase in the store. and history of your destination. Our more than 3 months after your stay expedition team will make sure you on board. Our system does not sup- ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN are well prepared for the experiences port Maestro Card. Please note that NAVIGATION Our captains take pride ahead of you. They will also answer when using your credit card on board in route planning that minimizes any questions you may have. You will on board the ship, your account will be debit- the load on the engines and reduc- not find bingo, arcade games, and ed in NOK. The exchange rate will es emissions. All waste is stored on entertainment theaters as found on be determined by your credit card board until it is deposited for treat- conventional cruise ships. Our aim is company. Your account will be tallied ment ashore. We ask you not to leave to get you as close to unique environ- and settled on board, and a receipt any waste behind when you are on a ments as possible and allow you to ms SPITSBERGEN brought to your cabin the evening be- shore excursion. In populated areas, share the experience with your fellow fore the cruise ends. Please note that there are containers for depositing travelers. Occasionally, there may

SHIP CONTACT INFORMATION chased in ports-of-call and from our is ready for use. You will be informed Phone: +47 97491000 onboard shops will be stored by the at check-in when your cabin will be Email: ship and delivered to your cabin on ready for you. You may experience [email protected] the last day of the sailing. According some noise and vibration in some to Norwegian law, only those over the cabins. This varies depending on the All cabins have a telephone. Wi-Fi age of 18 are allowed to purchase beer location of your cabin. Please note is available almost everywhere on and wine. Spirits are only available to that cabins on deck 6 with guest ac- the vessel. Please note that there is those over the age of 20. cess to outside areas may sometimes limited connectivity, and that both have an obstructed view due to other the Internet and telephones will be ARTWORK The name MS Spitsber- guests walking by. out of range from time to time due gen has been chosen to honor Spits- to the vessel’s location. Due to limit- bergen, the largest island in Norway’s CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY ed capacity, we kindly ask you not to northernmost Arctic archipelago, AND EXCURSIONS All routes and use live-casting/live-streaming web Svalbard. The fresh, Scandinavian excursions are provisional and sub- sites. design on board is inspired by the ject to change – weather, sea, and ice wide color spectrum of the sea, a mo- conditions may affect the final itiner- ALCOHOL POLICY Guests are re- tif also reflected in the many pieces ary. Excursions may also be subject spectfully reminded that only bever- of Norwegian modern art on display. to minimum/maximum number of ages purchased from the ship’s res- participants. The operators reserve taurants and bars can be consumed CABINS Please note that check-in at the right to change the content of ex- on board. Alcoholic beverages pur- reception may occur before the cabin cursions without prior notice.

be some musical entertainment on FITNESS ROOM AND SAUNA The decide to give, please fill in the form LAUNDRY A laundry service is ing acquainted with the ship’s safety the nearest hospital will be contact- board in the evenings. fitness room is located on deck 7 aft. you will find in your cabin and give it available on board at a low cost. No plan. Special safety regulations will ed. Medical consultations as well The sauna is located next to the fit- to the receptionist two nights before self-service or dry-cleaning is pos- apply on landings with the small as medicines will be charged to the EQUIPMENT RENTALS You may bor- ness room. These facilities are avail- the end of the cruise. The amount sible. boats. Please follow the instructions guest affected. Guests are strong- row a pair of warm rubber boots to able to all guests. Please use your will then be debited to your cruise given by the expedition leader and ly recommended to have personal wear during the landings and hikes cabin card to enter the fitness room. account. LECTURES The ship’s experienced crew/staff. Special life jackets for use travel protection/health insurance. free of charge. You can keep these lecturers command an in-depth during landings will be handed out If you depend on any medication, boots in your cabin during the entire FULL BOARD Your cruise includes HOT TUBS Outside on deck 7 you knowledge of the areas in which to all guests before the first landing. remember to bring sufficient sup- cruise. We also offer walking sticks. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reg- will find our hot tubs. Bring your we sail. Throughout the course of A mandatory briefing regarding the plies to last through any unforeseen ular coffee/tea is complimentary swimsuit and enjoy the beautiful the trip, they will hold lectures on safety guidelines will also be given. delays. We also recommend that you EXPEDITION TEAM The onboard throughout the cruise. Other bev- scenery we pass by. Swimwear can topics such as biology, history, and keep your medication in your car- expedition team is comprised of the erages and refreshments during the also be purchased in the store on geology. The lecture schedule will MAIL You can hand in your mail at ry-on bag, properly labeled and with expedition leader, the assistant ex- day are not included, but can be pur- deck 5. be announced every day in the on- the reception, and for a small charge clear instructions for its use. If you pedition leader, and the expedition chased on board in the restaurant, board daily program. Do not hesi- covering a service fee and stamps, depend on vital drugs, please inform coordinator, plus several lecturers cafeteria, and bar. Sparkling and still INFORMATION AND SERVICES tate to contact our expedition team we will forward the post in every the ship’s doctor upon arrival. Illness and experts. Your expedition leader water are available during all meals. There are Reception and Expedition with any questions or concerns you port where possible. The time taken on board can lead to quarantine, and will give you regular updates on the desks, where our staff are available might have. for your postcard to arrive to its des- orders from the ship’s physician and progress of the trip, as well as the GRATUITY POLICY We at Hurti- to answer your questions. tination may be relatively long. Hur- captain must be followed. different places of interest and wild- gruten AS have learned that many LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT, LIFE PRE- tigruten AS takes no responsibility life you may see. Biographies of the of our guests wish to give a special LANGUAGE The language on board SERVERS, AND SAFETY ON BOARD for lost mail. MOBILE PHONES Depending on expedition team can be found on the thanks to our service crew on board. is English. Announcements and The ship complies with all safety the operator you have a contract Information bulletin board located It is at your discretion whether to written information are also pro- requirements and is a modern ves- MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND with, cell phones will function in close to the Information desk. You honor services rendered by the crew vided in German. To be able to ac- sel suitable for sailing in icy waters. MEDICATION There is an Eng- some places on shore. Check with will be able to find information re- in the bars, restaurant or cabins. To commodate lectures in a language Upon arrival on board, all guests will lish-speaking physician and nurse your providing company for details. garding the trip and book optional give you some guidelines, we recom- other than English, we will offer the be instructed in safety procedures on board at all times. The ship has a Guests may use their own telephone excursions at the Expedition desk. mend 80 NOK (approx. 9 Euro, 12 chance for an ‘in ear’ translation to and the use and location of the safety small medical facility with the nec- on board the ship whenever we have USD) per guest per day as an aver- German. equipment. There is a safety plan sit- essary equipment and medication a connection, at an International age gratuity. Whatever amount you uated on the inside of the cabin door. to handle minor emergencies. In price rate. The price will vary de- We stress the importance of becom- the event of a serious emergency, pending on which cellphone opera-

24 25 tor you use. Please check with your Please keep this in mind when pack- We will do our best to meet such re- WALKING ON BOARD Please be provider for rates and to determine ing your baggage for the cruise. quests but cannot guarantee to do so. careful when walking on board the if your subscription is valid on the ship while at sea, especially when MCP (aka Telenor Maritime) used SHORE EXCURSIONS A selection STORE In our onboard store, you can venturing out on deck. Please take on board. of shore excursions are available to buy clothing suitable for our expe- note of warning signs for wet and pre-book. Where available, we will dition cruises. Our expedition team slippery decks. Be aware that the OUTDOOR DECKS MS Spitsbergen supply you with excursion informa- will be happy to give you expert ad- doors on to the outer decks on 5, 7, has spacious outdoor areas. They tion in advance, otherwise you will vice on how to dress properly in po- and 8 are potentially dangerous in offer the perfect vantage point to sit receive full details and prices on lar areas. We offer a range of warm windy conditions. Please adhere to back, relax, and watch the world go board. Excursions and their contents and practical clothing, and focus on the signs and announcements when by. are subject to maximum/minimum fabrics with natural fibers. We also it is not advised to go outside. While numbers of participants and local offer souvenirs, handicrafts, and walking inside, hold on to railings RESTAURANT SERVICES We serve a and weather conditions. postcards. We also stock a small se- (not to door frames!) to avoid injury. buffet breakfast and lunch on board. lection of toiletries including soap, Dinner varies between buffets and SMALL-BOAT LANDINGS These toothpaste, and other personal ef- WEATHER CONDITIONS The set meals. Dinner is announced in sturdy rubber boats enable both fects. planned itinerary may change and the daily program. Our restaurant water-based exploration and safe landings may be cancelled due to manager will assign tables prior to landings in otherwise inaccessible SUITE SERVICE As a suite guest on changeable weather conditions. arrival. Information about your table areas. You will need to be fairly agile MS Spitsbergen, we offer you an ex- Hurtigruten AS reserves the right to number and meal times will be in to board these small boats. The crew clusive suite check-in area on deck 5, change the itinerary due to weather your cabin upon arrival. Please pro- will show you what to do and, if you with a chilled glass of champagne to conditions and other unforeseen vide information regarding special follow their instructions, you will begin your cruise. Special amenities events. requests for seating arrangements to have no difficulties. On all landings come with our magnificent suites, the sales office or your travel agent. in small boats, guests are expected including a welcome gift, and com- WELCOME MEETING Upon arrival We might serve the dinner divided to wear proper footwear. Rubber plimentary beverages at lunch and on board, there will be a mandatory into boat groups during some cruis- boots can be useful for many land- dinner including sodas, soft drinks, guest safety drill before departure. es. If you have any special dietary ings. You are welcome to bring your beer, and a selection of wines by the There will also be a welcome meet- requirements, such as vegetarian, di- own boots, or you can borrow a pair glass. In the suite, you will find a ket- ing where security information will abetic, or gluten-free, please inform on board free of charge. Landing op- tle for your convenience with coffee, be given, as well as practical infor- the sales office or your travel agent erations depend on favorable condi- teas, sweeteners, and cream, and mation about the cruise. Guests will as early as possible, and contact the tions. ISPS regulations also include a the mini-bar has a complimentary also have the opportunity to meet head waiter when on board. The hand baggage scan in all ports of call selection upon arrival. Replenish- some of the crew and be introduced chefs will do their best to meet your throughout the course of the cruise. ment of the mini-bar is at the guest’s to the key personnel on board. dietary requirements. Beer, wine, expense. and soft drinks are sold in the restau- SMOKING On board MS Spitsber- WHEELCHAIR ACCESS The ship rant during lunch and dinner. Com- gen, smoking is only permitted in TELEPHONE USAGE All cabins have is suitable for wheelchairs. Those plimentary sparkling and still water designated areas on deck 6 and a telephone. Guests may purchase a in need of special assistance must will be served at lunch and dinner. 8’s starboard side. Do not smoke phone card at the reception desk to travel with a companion. Please in your cabin. To show respect for make calls from the ship. Depending note that the ship’s gangway must ROOM SERVICE For suite guests we the environment, please use the on our location, phone connectivity be used to embark/disembark with will offer a room service menu. ashtrays provided when smoking. may be out of range or limited due wheelchairs. Throwing cigarette butts overboard to the remote locations in which we SEASICKNESS Seasickness pills are is strictly prohibited. A cleaning sail. available for purchase in the recep- charge of 1,500 NOK will be applied tion. If you are prone to seasickness, for smoking in your non-smoking WATER The tap water in the cab it is recommended that you bring cabin to cover the cost of cleaning ins is safe to drink. We recommend pills that you are familiar with. You the linen and curtains to return it to you bring a refillable water bottle may also buy sea bands on board. a non-smoking standard. E-Ciga- on board. We do not offer bottled rettes, according to Norwegian law, water on board because of our envi- SHIP’S SECURITY MS Spitsbergen are the equivalent of tobacco ciga- ronmental policy against single-use complies with ISPS-regulations (In- rettes. plastic aboard our ships. Water foun- ternational Ship and Port Security tains are placed around the vessel System) where all baggage is subject SPECIAL REQUESTS If you have spe- where you can refill your water bot- to X-ray/ metal detector inspection cial requests (e.g. dietary or medical) tle. Filtered water is complimentary upon arrival at a port facility or ship. please inform us as soon as possible. at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

26 27 der to clear Immigration and Customs. the airline, this may also include seats travel is not possible. Any flight times Passports will be kept throughout the with more legroom. Please note that advised at the time of booking are pro- cruise and returned at the end of the upgrading may not apply to all flights. visional and subject to change; please trip. Please bring a photocopy of your Baggage allowance varies between verify before you travel. passport with you. It is guests’ respon- airlines and charges may apply if you sibility to identify and obtain the nec- exceed baggage weight, or carriage TRANSFERS Transfers are included essary visas before commencing their may be refused. As a general rule, as shown in your personal itinerary. cruise. Depending on your nationality, each guest can carry one piece of hand Hurtigruten offers bus transfers from many countries still require an entry baggage weighing approx. 13-17 lbs the airport to the pier and some ho- visa. We regret that we are unable to (dimensions and weight depend on tels. Transfer times coincide with the accept any liability if you are denied the respective airline) on board. Your ship’s arrival and departure times and access to a flight or entry into a country baggage allowance is set to one piece your flight arrival and departure times. or are otherwise affected by difficulties (50 lbs), but may vary depending on Waiting at the airport is possible. The or costs resulting from your passport the flight connection; please check duration of the airport transfer can not being approved or if you have not with your airline. Additional transport vary depending on the destination, but obtained the required visa or other guidelines can be found in the respec- it usually takes between 20 and 45 min- documentation. tive terms and conditions of our flight utes. Exceptions are possible where a partners. If you are planning to take a longer transfer time is needed due to SCHEDULED FLIGHTS The airfares of- wheelchair or need assistance at the a greater distance between airport and fered are special package tour fares that airport, please advise us at the time of port. You will receive further informa- cannot be altered or cancelled without booking. Please note that some flights tion on your transfer with your travel charge. All flight package prices are may be transfers or layovers. Time documents. based on coach class; if coach class is and/or route changes and change of For guests who are not fully mobile, © SHUTTERSTOCK not available, a supplement may ap- type of aircraft are possible. Our com- wheelchair-accessible transfers are ply. In coach class, you will be served mon flight partners are Delta, Ameri- available upon request. snacks or sandwiches, depending on can Airlines, United, Lufthansa, British the airline. If these are not included in Airways, KLM/Air France, Norwegian VACCINATIONS Check with your gen- practical information the airline’s service, you can purchase Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, eral practitioner regarding the recom- drinks and snacks for a fee. On interna- LATAM, Iberia, and Iceland Air. Please mended vaccinations for your journey. tional flights, these are usually includ- note that rebooking an already issued before and after your voyage ed. We can offer upgrades to business ticket will be charged before departure. class on some routes. Depending on A transfer or refund of a ticket after

© HURTIGRUTEN HOTEL The standard of the hotels we morning upon return from Longyear- Hurtigruten journey. This can be a half- use is equivalent to 4-stars, centrally byen. day or full-day Land Adventure, or an located, and if more convenient for Only coach class is available on these overnight tour. A minimum number of your booked arrangement, close to flights, no upgrades to higher air travel participants applies. For guests who are the airport. There is no official hotel classes of service is possible. You can not fully mobile, Land Adventures are rating and local hotel categories apply. travel with checked baggage with a available upon request. All rooms have private bathrooms. maximum weight of 50 lbs, and bring Single rooms may be smaller and less one carry-on bag on board with a max- PASSPORT AND VISA conveniently situated, and may be imum weight of 17 lbs. REQUIREMENTS Please take a few double rooms for solo occupancy or Please note that this baggage allow- minutes to familiarize yourself with the purpose-built single rooms. Hotels ance may differ from the airline used required travel documents you will be may charge for some facilities, such as for your connecting flight to/from asked to provide prior to boarding the saunas, for example. The price for the Oslo. Please check the weight of your ship. It is the sole responsibility of the overnight hotel stay includes breakfast, baggage to ensure you adhere with air- guest to identify and obtain all required if not stated differently on your confir- line requirements. travel documents and have them avail- mation. We are unable to accept responsibility able whenever necessary. A passport is if you miss your own booked connect- the only valid identification for all our INCLUDED FLIGHT ing flight to/from Oslo in the event of cruises on board MS Spitsbergen. ID FROM OSLO-LONGYEARBYEN a delay of the flight between Oslo and cards are not accepted. Your passport The flights between Oslo and Long- Longyearbyen. needs to be valid for more than six yearbyen and vice versa are operated months after you return to your home by Scandinavian Airlines or Enter Air LAND ADVENTURES Hurtigruten country. and usually depart Oslo in the late offers a selection of optional Land Passports will be collected by the crew evening, and arrive in Oslo early in the Adventures that can be added to your on board the vessel at check-in, in or-

28 29 REMEMBER TO PACK…

• Warm jacket Pack • Wind- and water-resistant pants and thermal underwear (top and bottoms) like an • Warm hat or headband • Swimwear explorer • Scarf or scarf tube • Warm wool sweater The dress code aboard the • Sunglasses with UV-filter lenses ship is informal, relaxed, and • Warm gloves and/or mittens casual. You are not expected to • Warm socks dress formally at dinner. Bring • Extra batteries for your camera casual and comfortable indoor • Shoes with good grip/traction are clothing. recommended for outdoor use • Shoes to wear on board For a perfect experience, • Memory card for your camera however, there are several • Extra shoelaces things to remember to bring A pair of good binoculars along when you are coming on • a voyage with Hurtigruten. • A small waterproof backpack • Your passport, and an additional To make packing a bit easier, copy of your passport we have drawn up a packing • Sunscreen (SPF 30 +) list. • Sunglasses with UV-filter • Lip balm with UV protection If you forget something, don’t • Money in the appropriate currency) worry! On board all of our ships (Our ships also accept several credit you will find a shop with a wide cards range of clothes and practical • Sufficient medicaton to last items. through any unforeseen delays

Please note that you may borrow a pair of warm rubber boots to wear during the landings and hikes free of charge, and you will receive a light wind- and waterproof jacket that is yours to keep.

30 31 © HURTIGRUTEN © our team on board

––– The experience of a place is based on a combination of things. Our ex pedition team is carefully picked for their local knowledge, specific expertise in fields of relevance, and most important of all, their enthusiasm, curiosity, and love for the areas we choose to spend time in on any one of our expeditions.

The role of the expedition team is to interpret observations of wildlife and landscapes; point out things of interest; and give educational lectures on topics such as biology, geology, and history; in addition to being your hosts with the rest of the crew aboard MS Spitsbergen.

32 33 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

MS SPITSBERGEN PHONE: +47 97491000 landing by small boats MS SPITSBERGEN E-MAIL: [email protected] © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN / DALL STEFAN ©

LANDINGS IN SMALL BOATS PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES STERN REAR OF THE SHIP The crew will show you how to get in BOW FRONT OF THE SHIP 1 and out of the small boats safely. Fol- The boat drivers are responsible and for carrying additional rain pro- STARBOARD THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SHIP low their instructions. After one or two for the boats and their landings. You tection. Backpacks can be purchased PORT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SHIP times it will become second nature! must always follow their instructions. in the onboard store. BRIDGE THE AREA FROM WHICH THE SHIP IS NAVIGATED REPLENISH FUEL AT PORTS Success depends on the correct 2 All travelers must always wear ap- 5 Always wait for instructions from REFUEL handling and proper use of the small propriate life jackets, regardless of the the driver before embarking or dis- CRUISE CARD ONBOARD PAYMENT CARD motor-driven boats. They are ideal weather and sea conditions. embarking. Use waterproof bags to GANGWAY WALKWAY BETWEEN LAND AND SEA for landings as they can land in other- protect your binoculars and camer- TO HOIST TO RAISE A FLAG OR BANNER wise inaccessible places. They have a 3 Always keep both hands free when a(s). You should also wear waterproof BALLAST WATER SYSTEM USED TO MAINTAIN SHIP STABILITY shallow draft and are extremely stable embarking and disembarking the clothing to protect against water CLEARING RULES WHEN ENTERING AND DEPARTING FROM THE SHIP and sustainable. For each landing with small boat. Give your carry-on bag to spray. The small boats are equipped KNOT SPEED OF THE SHIP, NAUTICAL MILE (1.852 KM/(1.1508 MILES) PER HOUR small boats, special safety measures the helper for he or she to place it on with a fire extinguisher, chart plotter, GALLEY SHIP’S KITCHEN are taken. board for you. Keep your hands inside extra fuel, communications equip- LEEWARD SIDE DOWNWIND the boat at all times. We advise you to ment, and a first-aid kit. keep your belongings in a small back- WINDWARD SIDE UPWIND pack. PIER DOCK FROM WHICH THE SHIP WILL SAIL NAUTICAL MILE DISTANCE MEASURE: 1 NAUTICAL MILE = 1.852 KM/1.1508 MILES 4 Please limit your personal equip- MARITIME EXPRESSIONS STABILIZERS SHIP EQUIPMENT TO COUNTERACT ROLL CAUSED BY WIND ment on board the small boats. Small OR WAVES backpacks and belt bags are ideal for transporting cameras and binoculars, Hurtigruten reserves the right to make changes. This information is correct at the time of printing but may change at any time. Date: March 2019.

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ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer LoungeLounge LoungeLounge A2-401A2-401A2-401A2-401 Q4-402Q4-402Q4-402Q4-402 I2D-403 I2D-404 I2D-403 Explorer I2D-404 I2D-403 MS Spitsbergen’s size and agility brings its guests Explorer I2D-404 I2D-403 ExplorerExplorer A2-405A2-405I2D-404 U2D-601U2D-601 U2D-602U2D-602 Bar Bar Bar A2-405A2-405 close to natural and cultural wonders on expedi- U2D-601 U2D-601U2D-601 U2D-602U2D-602 Bar A2-409A2-409A2-409O2D-406O2D-406O2D-406O2D-406

A2-409 I2D-407 I2D-408 I2D-407 U2D-603 U2D-606 I2D-408 I2D-407

U2D-603 U2D-606 I2D-408 I2D-407 tions enhanced by our onboard lecture and science U2D-601U2D-603 U2D-603U2D-603 U2D-606U2D-606 I2D-408 O2D-410O2D-410 LuggageLuggageO2D-410O2D-410 programs. MS Spitsbergen is the true specialist in U2D-605U2D-605 U2D-610U2D-610 LuggageLuggage I3-608 I3-604 U2D-603 U2D-605 U2D-610I3-608 I3-604 U2D-605 U2D-605 U2D-610I3-608 I3-604 I3-608 I3-604 GangwayGangway A2-414A2-414 Arctic waters and the circumnavigation of Svalbard, GangwayGangway A2-414A2-414 U2D-605 AJ- AJ- AJ- AJ- and is the ideal ship to help you maximize your AJ- AJ- AJ- AJ- O2D-411O2D-411O2D-411 O2D-416O2D-416O2D-416 607 607 607 612607 612 612 612 O2D-411 O2D-416 Arctic experience. MS Spitsbergen’s interior is AJ- N3-413N3-413N3-413 O2D-418O2D-418O2D-418 P2D-701 P2D-702 607 P2D-701P2D-701P2D-702P2D-701P2D-702P2D-701P2D-702P2D-702 N3-413 O2D-418 characterized by a modern and fresh Scandinavian CompassCompassCompass QJ-609QJ-609QJ-609YA-614YA-614YA-614 Compass A2-417 O2D-422 P2D-703P2D-703P2D-704P2D-703P2D-704P2D-704 QJ-609 YA-614 ServiceServiceServiceService A2-417A2-417A2-417 O2D-422O2D-422O2D-422 P2D-701P2D-703P2D-702P2D-704 P2D-703 P2D-704 TenderTender QJ-611QJ-611 QJ-616 QJ-616 CentCenter Center Center er TenderTender QJ-609 OutdoorOutdoorOutdoor J2D-706J2D-705 J2D-706J2D-705 QJ-611QJ-611 QJ-616 QJ-616 O2D-421O2D-421 O2D-426O2D-426 LobbyLobbyLobby I2D-419 I2D-424 O2D-421 I2D-419 O2D-426 Outdoor Outdoor J2D-706J2D-705 I2D-424 Lobby

O2D-421 I2D-419 O2D-426 P2D-703 P2D-704507-D2J 607-D2J J2D-706J2D-705 I2D-424 I2D-419 Explorer I2D-424 Explorer ExplorerExplorer Explorer QJ-611 QJ-616 deckdeck J2D-707 J2D-708 QJ-613QJ-613QJ-613 QJ-618 QJ-618 QJ-618 O2D-425O2D-425 O2D-428 Outdoordeck J2D-707507-D2JJ2D-708 607-D2J deckdeck J2D-707J2D-707J2D-708J2D-707J2D-708J2D-708 QJ-613 QJ-618 ScienceScienceScienceScienceO2D-425O2D-425 O2D-428O2D-428O2D-428 CenterCenter I2D-423 I2D-430 I2D-423 Explorer Center I2D-430 I2D-423

Center I2D-430 I2D-423 QJ-615QJ-615QJ-620QJ-620 I2D-430 deck J2D-707J2D-709J2D-708J2D-710 QJ-613 QJ-618 J2D-709J2D-709J2D-710J2D-709J2D-710J2D-709J2D-710J2D-710 QJ-615QJ-615QJ-620QJ-620 O2D-427O2D-427O2D-427O2D-427O2D-432O2D-432O2D-432O2D-432 QJ-615 J2D-711J2D-711J2D-712J2D-711J2D-712J2D-712 QJ-617QJ-617QJ-617QJ-622QJ-622QJ-622 A2-431A2-431A2-431A2-431A2-436A2-436A2-436A2-436 I2D-429 I2D-434 I2D-429 J2D-709J2D-711J2D-710J2D-712 J2D-711 J2D-712 QJ-617 QJ-622 I2D-434 I2D-429 I2D-434 I2D-429 I2D-434 J2D-711 J2D-712 QJ-617 U2D-713U2D-713 U2D-714U2D-714 J3-619J3-619J3-619J3-619 U2D-713 U2D-714 U2D-713U2D-713 U2D-714U2D-714 QJ-621QJ-621QJ-621QJ-624QJ-624QJ-624 Q3-438 QJ-621 QJ-624 Q2-433 Q3-438 J3-619 U2D-717U2D-717 K2D-715U2D-716U2D-716 Q2-433 Q3-438 U2D-713U2D-717 K2D-715 U2D-714U2D-716 U2D-717U2D-717K2D-715K2D-715K2D-715U2D-716U2D-716 Q2-433Q2-433 Q3-438 I2D-435 I2D-435 I2D-435 I2D-435 MS SPITSBERGEN MS SPITSBERGEN

MS SPITSBERGEN QJ-623QJ-623QJ-626QJ-626 MS SPITSBERGEN MS S PITSBERGEN QJ-623 QJ-626 QJ-621 U2D-721U2D-721 U2D-718U2D-718 QJ-623 QJ-626 O2D-437O2D-437O2D-437 O2D-444O2D-444O2D-444 U2D-717U2D-721 K2D-715K2D-719 U2D-716U2D-718 U2D-721U2D-721K2D-719K2D-719K2D-719U2D-718K2D-719U2D-718 O2D-437 K4D-442K4D-442O2D-444K4D-442K4D-442

MS S PITSBERGEN QJ-623 U2D-721 K2D-719 U2D-718 SHIP YARD: Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR) K2D-625K2D-625 FLAG: Norway K2D-625MGK2D-625MG MG MG MG U2D-723U2D-723FitnessFitness MG MG MG MG U2D-723 Fitness U2D-723U2D-723FitnessFitness HospitalHospitalHospital YEAR BUILT: 2009, refurbished 2016 room roomU2D-720room U2D-720U2D-720 627 627 627 628 628 628 Hospital room Balcony Balcony room U2D-720 627 U2D-720 627 Balcony K4D-629628K4D-629 Balcony Balcony K4D-629 Balcony MG U2D-725U2D-725U2D-725 Balcony K4D-629 Balcony GROSS TONNAGE: 7,344 U2D-723U2D-725 Fitness U2D-725 U2D-722U2D-722 room U2D-720U2D-722 627 U2D-722U2D-722 K4D-631K4D-631K4D-631 U2D-725 K4D-631MG MG MG MG CABINS: 100 MG SaunaOutdoorSaunaOutdoorOutdoor MG MG MG MG Sauna OutdoorU2D-722 Sauna SaunaOutdoor TorgetTorgetTorget Balcony 633 633 630 630Balcony Torget Balcony

hot tub Balcony hot tub 633Balcony 630 Balcony Main MainDining Dining 633 hot tub 633 Balcony 630 Main Dining Balcony OVERALL LENGTH: 320 ft hot tub Balcony Balcony hot tub K4D-635K4D-635K4D-635 Main Dining MG deckdeckdeck K4D-635 Sauna Outdoordeck deck BreakfastBreakfast BreakfastBreakfast 633 Lunch hot tub Balcony Balcony Lunch BEAM: 59 FT Lunch Lunch DinneDinner r deck MX-637MX-637MX-637MX-632MX-637MX-632MX-632MX-632 DinnerDinner ICE CLASS: 1C MX-637 BalconyBalcony BalconyBalcony SERVICE SPEED: 17.1 knots MX-637Balcony BalconyBalcony BalconyBalcony

Balcony category size description DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 7 5 3 8 7 6 4 5 3 8 6 4 7 5 3 8 6 4 7 7 5 3 8 6 4 8 DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK DECK 7 8

MX Owner’s suite 355 sq ft355 ft One room, with seating area, queen beds, mini-bar,DECK kettle, stereo, private balcony. DECK

EXPEDITON MG Grand suite 308 sq ft One room, with seating area, queen beds, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony. SUITES Cabin Q2-433 with queen bed. Cabin Q3-438 with an extra sofa bed to accomodate three guests. Cabin Q4-402 Q2 Mini suite 178–242 sq ft with one extra sofa bed and one extra upper berth to accomodate four guests. Kettle.

YA Outside cabin 193 sq ft Queen bed, kettle. Accessible to guests with limited mobility. Limited/no view.

U2D Outside cabin 120–144 sq ft Queen bed, table, kettle.

P2D Outside cabin 154 sq ft Queen bed, kettle. Partly obstructed view.

Spacious cabins with queen bed, kettle. Some with upper/lower berths to accomodate four guests. Limited/no FARSTAD TOR © SÄRGLEPP MADIS © QJ Outside cabin 151–166 sq ft view. 1. 2.

O2D Outside cabin 145–148 sq ft Queen bed.

N Outside cabin 140 sq ft Two lower twin beds and one upper berth. 1. POLAR A Outside cabin 106–136 sq ft Upper and lower berths. OUTSIDE J2D Outside cabin 120 sq ft Queen bed. J3 cabin with two lower twin beds and one upper berth. Limited/no view.

K2D Superior Inside 167–210 sq ft Queen bed. K4D cabins with queen bed and upper/lower berths to accomodate four guests.

I2D Inside cabin 104–120 sq ft Queen bed. I3 cabins with two lower twin beds and one upper berth. 1 Expedition Suite MG 2 Enjoy a meal in the restaurant 3 Torget Main Dining area abin M2 an 1 are accessibe to guests ith imite mobiity. These cabins may aso be avaiabe for genera booking. 4 Polar Outside J2D cabin

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