Ms Spitsbergen Voyage Handbook 2019–2020

voyage handbook

MS SPITSBERGEN VOYAGE HANDBOOK 2019–2020

1 Dear Adventurer 2

Norway 4

Dear adventurer Iceland 6

––– Congratulations on booking an ––– This handbook includes infor- Svalbard 8 extraordinary voyage on board mation on your chosen destina- our vessel MS Spitsbergen. tion. We hope you will find this inspiring. The Faroe Islands 12 ––– The Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen’s success as an ––– And yes – we promise to pro- Orkney Islands 14 explorer is often explained by vide some adventure – in the pos- his thorough preparations before itive sense of the word. Shetland Islands 16 departure. He once said “victory Content awaits him who has everything ––– Welcome aboard for an in order”. Being true to Amund- adventure of a lifetime. Franz Josef Land 18 sen’s heritage of good planning, we encourage you to read this Your Hurtigruten Team Important information 20 handbook.

––– It will provide you with good Frequently asked questions 21 advice, practical information, and some inspiring pieces of inside Life on board MS Spitsbergen 22 information that will make your voyage even more enjoyable. Practical information before 28 and after 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 era (800-1050BC) with strong climate differences create a var- Norway is a trade relations and colonies in iation in the vegetation from the Greenland, Ireland, England, north-European deciduous for- unique country Scotland and Normandy. Nor- ests in the south, to the Boreal wegian history is synonymous forest and the Fjellbirke forest and continously with this era which was respon- to the tundra vegetation in the NORWAY impresses with sible for the major expansion of north and on the mountain pla- the entire Nordic region. teaus (fjell). App. 200.000 elks its enormous Christianity was introduced in are rambling through the Nor- the 11th Century but took many wegian forests, most reindeer contrasts. centuries before it was fully are half domesticated and be- accepted and it is believed Nor- long to the Sami population, but CLIMATE The climate shows a way’s Golden Age was the late several thousand wild reindeer high range of variation due to 13th and early 14th century with still live in the Hardangervidda the enormous extension of more substantial international trade and the Dovrefjell. than 1700 km from the south to with Britain and Germany. The wolf was on the verge of ex- the north and the big difference Norway suffered the black death tinction but there are now var- in height. in 1349 where many commu- ious projects in place to protect The North Atlantic drift has a nities were entirely wiped out them, whilst Brown bears and positive influence on the climate ending this Golden Age. From wolverine live in the forests but at the western side of the Scan- 1380 onward there were many are rarely seen. des, the eastern side experienc- political alliances between vari- Norway’s birdlife is abundant es a more continental climate ous Scandinavian countries with and varied, and within the rich with extremely cold winters Norway gaining independence waters of the Norwegian sea and warmer summers. The Gulf briefly in 1814 before a forced there are vast amounts of fish of Bothnia can be frozen for a union with Sweden which lasted including cod, halibut and coal- month while the Atlantic coast- until 1905 when Norway pro- fish. line stays ice free. claimed full independence. The heating of the North Atlan- Norway is rich with natural re- POPULATION Norways popu- tic drift causes the possibility of sources and with large reserves lation in 2018 exceeded 5,2 mil- a vast expanse of agriculture, of petroleum and natural gas lion. even in North-Finnmark at a lat- discovered in the 1960s it is itude of 70°north. The height of now a prominent and wealthy SHOPPING ASHORE In Norway, the Scandes cause the enormous country with one of the highest sales tax / VAT is included in the rainfalls at the luv of the moun- standards of living in the world. retail prices. Norway is a great tain range. For example, the city place to shop for traditional Nor-

© ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER of Bergen is famous for its rain, LANGUAGE Norwegian is the wegian clothes and the sweaters Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is whilst on the leeward side the most widely spoken language are of great quality. Europe’s most north-western country. It is a farmers often need an irrigation and is closely related to Swedish system for an efficient harvest. and Danish. English is com- TIME ZONE Norway: UTC +1. sovereign and unitary monarchy whose terri- monly spoken across Norway The ship will operate to the local CURRENCY The currency in time in each port she calls. Infor- tory includes the island of Jan Mayen and the Norway is Norwegian Kroner MOBILE PHONES mation will be given on board. archipelago of Svalbard. (NOK). Foreign currencies may ASHORE Using your mobile be exchanged into local curren- phone with roaming can be very ––– The western boundary is formed by the cy at most banks during the voy- expensive. Please check with age. Credit cards are accepted your mobile provider before North Atlantic with deep fjords and thousands in most places. Please note that travelling. Access to wifi varies of islets creating a remarkable coastline. Inland there is no currency exchange from destination to destination service on board. and changes rapidly. Norway is dominated by the Scandes mountain HISTORY “The way to the NATURE AND WILDLIFE Deep range with vast countryside and unoccupied North” – has a very long, event- fjords, islets and the high moun- areas as most Norwegians live along the coast. ful and colourful history. Settled tains of the Scandes, which by the nomadic hunter as far belong to the Caledonien back as 6600 BC, Norway came mountain range, characterise to prominence during the Viking the Norwegian landscape. The © IAN LAWSON / GUEST IMAGE / HURTIGRUTEN / IMAGE GUEST / LAWSON IAN ©

4 5 adherest to the AECO(Associa- NATURE AND WILDLIFE The perfect tion of Arctic expedition Cruise Iceland is renowned for it’s bird Operators) guidelines. habitat and its diverse species destination for of which the most sought after HISTORY A rich and interesting are the Icelandic Gyrfalcon, explorers past, Iceland’s recorded history the Red-necked Phalarope and searching for the is of the settlement of Viking of course the Puffin. There are explorers with their slaves . It many species of whales due unexpected. was mostly Norsemen from to the rich food of the North Scandinavia and Celts from the Atlantic Ocean - these include iceland CLIMATE The average British Isles in the 9th and 10th minke whales and killer whales. temperatuure in spring is 8 to centuries - long after the rest of 10 Celsius. Weather is very Western Europe was settled. POPULATION Iceland is the changeable and visitors should most sparsely populated be prepared for the unexpected LANGUAGE The Icelandic country in Europe, with a pure, language is believed to have unpolluted, and truly magical CURRENCY The currency on changed little from the original landscape. The population of shore is Icelandic kroner (ISK). tongue spoken by the Norse Iceland is approx. 320,000 with Foreign currencies may be settlers. English and Danish is almost 120,000 inhabitants exchanged into local currency widely spoken and understood. living in the capital Reykjavik. at banks. Credit cards are The second largest city outside accepted in most places, but MEDICAL EMERGENCIES the capital region is Akureyri not international bank cards AND MEDICATION I with approx. 17,500 inhabit- (i.e. German EC Karte). We In case of a medical emergency ants. recommend having some cash in Iceland the only means of available for use at the small evacuation is by ambulance/ SHOPPING ASHORE Local villages. Please note that there airplane/helicopter to the specialities include woollen is no currency exchange service nearest town with a hospital. knitwear, handmade ceramics, on board. This is very expensive and glassware and Silver jewellery. dependent on favourable A refund of local Value-Added ENVIRONMENT It is prohibited weather conditions. Therefore, Tax (VAT) is available to all to pick Arctic flowers as the comprehensive travel/health visitors in Iceland. Special rules environment is very vulnera- insurance policy that also apply, please check upon arrival ble and the flowering season covers medical evacuation is in Iceland. very short. Please be aware of obligatory. where you step and remember TIME ZONE Iceland is on to follow the paths. It is MOBILE PHONES ASHORE Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) strictly prohibited to walk into There is GSM coverage on most throughout the year, and does © SHUTTERSTOCK HURTIGRUTEN © / cultural/ historical remains. of Iceland including all towns not change to daylight saving Please follow the instructions and villages with more than time. of the guide/expedition team. 200 inhabitants. Iceland, where the ground is so hot it venti- Hurtigruten, as a full member,

lates through hot springs, volcano © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP / HURTIGRUTEN eruptions and fiery saga tales. ––– Mythical Iceland is the land of ice and fire, with glaciers and volcanos side by side. The nature offers stunning landscapes, geysers and impressive waterfalls.

6 7 © KARSTEN BIDSTRUP / HURTIGRUTEN / KARSTEN © BIDSTRUP local currency. Credit cards are Our compliance rests on a Located on the accepted in most places. Please good cooperation with you note that there is no currency as a traveller and we will southern fringe exchange service on board . spend some time early in our voyages briefing you about the of the frozen ENVIRONMENT Hurtigruten’s guidelines applicable to your Arctic Ocean, MS Spitsbergen and her skilled specific trip. crew offer life-affirming Svalbard offers experiences close to nature’s HISTORY Since Willem SVALBARD most spectacular landscapes, Barentz’ discovery of Svalbard Expedition genuine cultures, exceptional in 1596, several nationali- people, and amazing wildlife. ties have explored, hunted landings, hikes, Preserving these resources and managed industries in in their natural, unspoiled this Arctic Archipelago. The kayaking and condition is our priority - Svalbard treaty dated 1920, you will always experience signed by 43 member countries, other activities the highest environmental gives Norway sovereignty over awareness on board and ashore. Svalbard. in the largest IAATO and AECO: Hurtigruten Arctic wilder- is a full member of the Associ- MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND ation of Arctic Expedition MEDICATION ness in Europe. Cruise Operators (www.aeco. In case of a medical emergency no) which is an international outside Longyearbyen, the CLIMATE Despite its northerly organization ensuring that only means of evacuation is location (74º to 81º north) tourism in the Arctic is carried by helicopter to Longyearbyen Svalbard has a relatively out with the utmost considera- Hospital. If any condition mild climate. Due to the Gulf tion for the vulnerable natural cannot be treated here, the Stream,Spitsbergen’s west environment, local cultures patient is sent to the Norwegian coast is the world’s most and cultural remains, as well mainland. This is very northerly ice-free area. The as the challenging environment expensive and dependent on average summer temperature at sea and on land. In addition, favourable weather conditions, is 6º C and the coldest winter Hurtigruten is a full member of therefore, comprehensive month of March has an average the International Association travel/ health insurance policy temperature of minus 14ºC. of Antarctica Tour Operators that also covers medical There is little rain, but the moist (www.iaato.org), which evacuation is obligatory. Svalbard has more than 3000 Polar bears and fewer than 3000 people. air from the sea can cause a promotes safe and environ- light drizzle and fog during the mentally responsible travel to MOBILE PHONES ASHORE Remote, mysterious, and extreme, the island of Spitsbergen is the crown of summer. Antarctica. Mobile phones can only be © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER Arctic Norway; a land forged by ice and wind, ocean, and snow that presents As members in these organiza- used in area around Longyear- CURRENCY The currency in tions we comply to guidelines byen and Barentsburg. There us with a spectacular range of unforgettable adventures. With its location right Svalbard is Norwegian Kroner that often goes above and is no cellular reception during on the edges of the ever frozen Arctic Ocean, the warmer currents of the Gulf (NOK). We suggest you bring beyond legal requirements. most of the sailing. The ship Stream meet the cold air and water from the north. This Archipelago holds © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN fascinating histories of the polar heroes of the north, and cultural heritage from the coal mining era as well as the history of exploration, hunting and whaling. Wildlife is rich, both at sea and on land; whales, seals, reindeer, polar fox, and a rich variety of birds. And of course the king of the Arctic – the polar bear. You can leave your watch in your cabin. North of the Arctic Circle the day has no beginning or end. The Midnight Sun brings out magical colours in the surrounding landscape. The soft rays of the low-hanging sun bathe it all in a wonderful palette of pink, purple, yellow, and orange and create unforgettable memories. 8 9 © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER HURTIGRUTEN HELLAND/ NINA © uses satellite phones. If someone POPULATION The population of the arrival of up to 120 researchers, back home needs to reach you in Svalbard is approximately 2800. technicians, and field assistants. an emergency, we kindly ask you Longyearbyen is the largest settle- to give out the emergency numbers ment in the islands and also the SHOPPING ASHORE Svalbard is listed in your travel information seat of the governor. The town has a tax-free area which means that that you have received additionally. a hospital,primary and secondary many commodities are cheaper here We will from there be able to give schools, university, sports centre than on the Norwegian mainland. messages to the ship. Note that with a swimming pool, library, Longyearbyen has a variety of shops these numbers only are to be used in cultural centre, cinema, bus selling everything from perfumes case of an emergency. transport, hotels, a bank and several to outdoor- and sports equipment, museums. The newspaper Svalbard- gifts and souvenirs. Norwegian NATURE AND WILDLIFE In order posten is published weekly. Svalbard Kroner (NOK) is used all over to preserve nature and wildlife on is among the safest places on Earth, Svalbard, also in the Russian settle- Svalbard, 65 % of the Archipelago with virtually no crime. Barentsburg ment Barentsburg. Credit cards is protected through national parks, is the second largest settlement in are accepted in Longyearbyen as nature reserves and bird sanctu- Svalbard with about 500 inhabit- well as on board MS Spitsbergen aries. There are only three land ants, almost entirely Russian and (Visa, American Express, Diners mammals on Svalbard: polar bear, Ukrainian. The Russian-owned and Master- Card). Please note Svalbard reindeer and the Arctic Arktikugol has been mining coal credit cards payments will all be fox. In the sea however there are here since 1932, and during the processed in NOK on MS Spitsber- walrus, ringed seals, bearded seals, cold war Barentsburg was a hotbed gen. Credit cards that are used to Greenland seals, hooded seals, of activity. Ny-Ålesund is one of make payments on board have to white-nose dolphins, narwhals, the world’s north ernmost settle- be valid for at least three months white whales and killer whales. ments, inhabited by a permanent afterthe journey has ended. There is There is a rich bird life on the island population of approximately 30-35 also a cash dispenser in the centre of and more than 100 species have people who work for one of the Longyearbyen. In Barentsburg and

been registered. Surprisingly the research stations or the logistics and Pyramiden they only accept cash HURTIGRUTEN / DALL STEFAN © flora is very diverse for somewhere supply company “Kings Bay AS”, in Norwegian Kroner (NOK), USD, this far north. which ‘owns’ and runs the research or Euro. We recommend our guests village. In the summer the activity bring cash in NOK for use ashore. in NyÅlesund is greatly increased by

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FAROE © ÓLAVUR-FREDERIKSEN-VISIT-FAROE-ISLANDS CLIMATE The climate on the Far- joined the Kingdom of Norway in west rising up in towering cliffs. oe Islands is, thanks to the Gulf- 1035. The islands were under the The natural vegetation, dom- stream, quite moderate with less rule of Norway until 1380 when inated by arctic-alpine plants, frost and snow in wintertime and they became part of the dual wildflowers, grasses, moss and an average temperature of 12°C Denmark-Norway kingdom. In lichen, creates a setting of wild in the summer with light, nearly 1814 the Treaty of Kiel ended this and untamed beauty. These ISLANDS never-ending days. The winter kingdom and the Faroe Islands tree-less islands are rich in bird is very wet and if you compare remained under the adminis- life attracted to open land, such the climate with the climate on tration of Denmark. However, as the common eider, common the Faroe Islands you can say the when Denmark was occupied by starling and black guillemot. climate is a bit rougher on the Nazi Germany during World War With dramatic high-rise cliffs Shetlands. II, the British liberated and occu- providing safe nesting for many pied the islands until the end of birds such as puffins, guillemots CURRENCY There are two cur- the war. After an independence and kittiwakes, these islands are rencies of equal value in the referendum in 1946 they re- an ornithologists dream. Along Faroe Islands: the Faroese króna ceived extended self-governance the abundant coastline grey seals and the Danish krone. While the with the signing of the “Home can be found with several types Faroese goverment prints its own Rule Act of the Faroe Islands” of whales such as pilot whales bank notes, only Danish coins with the Danish Realm. and killer whales visiting these are used. Most shops, restau- waters regularly. As a result rants, petrol stations, hotels and LANGUAGE The official lan- of over 1,200 years of isolated taxis accept credit cards, main- guage of the Faroe Islands is breeding many of the islands ly VISA, but other credit cards, Faroese which is Germanic and domestic animals are unique to such as MasterCard, Eurocard, descends from Old Norse. It is the area. These include the Faroe © CHELSEA CLAUS / HURTIGRUTEN / CLAUS CHELSEA © Maestro and JCB, are also ac- similar in grammar to Icelandic pony, Faroe cow, Faroe sheep, Situated halfway between Norway and Iceland cepted in large stores, shopping and Old Norse, but closer in pro- as well as the Faroese goose and centres and restaurants. Most nounciation to Norwegian. duck. and north of Scotland, the Faroe Islands are places DO NOT accept Ameri- an archipelago of 18 small, rocky and volcanic can Express. MOBILE PHONES ASHORE Using POPULATION With the archi- your mobile phone with roaming pelago consisting of 18 rocky, islands. Spread over an area of approximately HISTORY It is thought that Irish can be very expensive. Please volcanic islands, the population monks were the first settlers on check with your mobile provider of the Faroe Islands is around 50 1399km in the North Atlantic Ocean, the the islands in the 6th century af- before travelling. Access to wifi 000. islands are connected by road tunnels, ferroes, ter spotting an ‘Island of Sheep’ varies from destination to desti- and a ‘Paradise of Birds’. How- nation and changes rapidly. TIME ZONE The time zone is causeways and bridges. ever, this indicates there were GMT during the winter months sailors there prior to this due to NATURE AND WILDLIFE and GMT+1 during the summer the sighting of the sheep. Vikings Built up of layers of volcanic ba- months. settled here in the 9th century salt these islands seem to be set before the islands were officially at an angle as the eastern coast- converted to Christianity and line slants into the sea with the © HURTIGRUTEN ©

12 13 CLIMATE The climate on the influence peaked with the trea- islands. The alteration of these Orkney Islands is - thanks to ty of the Orkney and Sheltland soft stone layers formed fertile the Gulfstream- quite moderate Islands by the king of Norway soils – the prerequisite for the with less frost and snow in win- and Denmark, when the mar- important agriculture on the is- tertime and an average temper- riage of his daughter, Margaret lands. The islands are a soft hilly ature of 12°C in the summer with of Denmark, was arranged to agriculture land but steep cliffs light nearly neverending days. pay the king’s debt to Scotland, are famous for the Orkneys. Winds can occur when you least making Margaret of Denmark Hoy, with a height of 347m, is expect it. the Queen of Scots. the highest cliff in the whole of Great Britain. The cliffs are im- CURRENCY The currency in LANGUAGE From the late portant breeding areas for many Scotland is the pound (£). Cred- 1500s to the early 1700s, most sea birds like gulls, cormorants, it cards are accepted at most res- Orcadians were probably bilin- Black guillemots and puffins. taurants and shops. Please not gual - speaking both Norn and Grey- and Common seals have that there is no money Exchange Scots English. ... But although their rockeries on the beaches service on board. the grammar and intricacies of whilst whales and dolphins can Norn are now lost, a huge num- often be seen quite close to the HISTORY The islands have been ber of Norn words survived in coastline. Flowers like the rare settled for at least 5000 years the spoken dialect of Orkney - Scottish primrose, sea aster, sea with the best evidence being Scots English. thrift, sea-lavender, bell and the two UNESCO world her- common heather createa col- itage sites of Skara and Brae, MOBILE PHONES ASHORE ourful coastline. Europe´s only nearly complete Using your mobile phone with extant Neolithic settlement, roaming can be very expensive. POPULATION Orkney has a pop- older then Stonehenge and the Please check with your mobile ulation of around 21 000 - with Great Pyramids in Egypt; and provider before travelling. Ac- the majority living on the largest the 2500 years old Ring of Brod- cess to wifi varies from destina- island - the mainland. The capi- ORKNEY gar, a stone setting, like Stone- tion to destination and changes tal of Kirkwall is home to around henge, with a diameter of 104 rapidly. 9000. m. Vikings settled from the 8th century on the Orkney Islands NATURE AND WILDLIFE TIME ZONE Orkney Islands have with Scottish kings gaining more The Old Red Sandstone, mostly the same time zone as United and more influence since the of Middle Devonian age, forms Kingdom and in summer is middle of the 13th century. Their nearly the whole surface of the GMT+1

ISLANDS © HURTIGRUTEN © SHUTTERSTOCK SKARA© / BRAE

The Orkney Islands are an arphicelago with an area of 990km North of Scot- land, separated from the mainland by the Perthland Firth. Only 20 of the 70 are inhabited. © HURTIGRUTEN ©

14 15 CURRENCY The currency in War II. The so-called “Shetland Mountain range. Very hard Scotland is the pound (£). Cred- Bus” was an undercover sandstones, granites and it cards are accepted at most mission that took weapons gneisses form the surface of restaurants and shops. Please and supplies to Norway from the islands which have been not that there is no money Ex- Shetland. On their way back, over formed by glaciers during change service on board. they often took refugees from the last ice age. In the opposite Norway to the Shetlands to the The wildlife is very like HISTORY The Shetlands have to keep them safe from the the Orkney islands with steep a quite similar history like the Germans. Many of tthe cliffs also being important SHETLAND Orkneys. Picts and later the refugees stayed after the war breeding places for different Vikings settled on the islands The principal source of income kind of sea birds. But the until the Scottish Kings came was the opposite to the Orkneys Shetland islands are also an into power in the 13th century. the fishery and the breeding of important place for the bird A typical building for the Iron cows and sheep. migration in spring and autumn Age are the “brochs”, drystone when thousands of birds rest hollow-walled structures, LANGUAGE Scots (English on the islands on their flight ISLANDS looking a bit like a round tower. derivative) is widely spoken to the south or to the north. These buildings can only be across the Shetland Islands The islands are a paradise for found in Scotland and the best along with their own distinctive birders and Ornithologists. The preserved is the Broch on the dialect (of which they are very Shetland Pony and the Shetland island Mousa on the Shetland proud). Sheepdog are special breeds Islands. These buildings are from the islands and can still be extremely impressive and their MOBILE PHONES ASHORE seen all over the islands. original use is still discussed by Using your mobile phone with archaeologists. roaming can be very expensive. TIME ZONE Shetland Islands The Shetlands were also Please check with your mobile have the same time zone part of the bailment by the provider before travelling. as United Kingdom and in Norwegian King as a guaranty Access to wifi varies from summer is GMT+1 for the marriage portion for his destination to destination and daughter, with the Norwegian changes rapidly. influence is still evident, not only in the language spoken on NATURE AND WILDLIFE The the islands. The islands played Shetlands form the northern an important role during World most part of the Caledonian © CHELSEA CLAUS / HURTIGRUTEN / CLAUS CHELSEA ©

Consisting of 100 islands, this archipelago is spread over approximately 1426km and is located in the far north of Scotland. ©HURTIGRUTEN

16 17 Weyprecht. They gave the island ship. Note that these numbers only The perfect the name Franz Josef Land to honour are to be used in case of an emergen- Franz Joseph, the Emperor of Austria. cy. destination for The island was probably first seen by explorers search- Nils Captain Fredrik Rønnbeck and NATURE AND WILDLIFE Part of the FRANZ harpooner Johan Petter Aidijärvi in Russian Arctic National Park, Franz ing for unexpected 1865. They worked on a Norwegian Josef Land is a nature sanctuary and sealing vessel called Spidsbergen. an archipelago of uninhabited islands which sit in the north-eastern part of CLIMATE The average temperature LANGUAGE Russian is the official the Barents Sea. The Arctic wildlife in September is -2,7 Celsius on Franz language in Russia. There are approx. includes polar bears, walrus, endan- Josef Land. 144 million people who speak Russian gered bowhead whales. The steep JOSEF and it is the seventh most spoken lan- cliffs are home to numerous seabirds, CURRENCY The currency in Russia guage in the world. including rare ivory gulls, dovekies is the Russian ruble. It is always good and guillemots. to have some cash in smaller notes MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (Ruble, USD or Euro) when you are AND MEDICATION In case of a med- POPULATION There are no perma- travelling. ical emergency in Franz Josef Land nent inhabitants on Franz Josef Land. LAND the only means of evacuation is for In Murmansk there are approx. 307 ENVIRONMENT Franz Josef land is the ship to return to Murmansk, or by 000 inhabitants. a part of the Russian Arctic National helicopter to Longyearbyen or Mur- Park. It is prohibited to pick Arctic mansk. This is very expensive and SHOPPING ASHORE Local speciali- flowers as the environment is very dependent on favourable weather ties include handmade wooden and vulnerable and the flowering season conditions. Therefore, comprehen- silver jewellery, Matryoshka doll, very short. Please be aware of where sive travel/health insurance policy jewellery of amber, khokhloma hand- you step and remember to follow the that also covers medical evacuation craft, birch bark craft, bogorodsk paths. It is strictly prohibited to walk is obligatory. wooden toys and not least Russian into cultural/ historical remains. chocolate and sweets. The only place Please follow the instructions of the MOBILE PHONES ASHORE There we expect you to be able to go shop- guide/expedition team. Hurtigruten, is no cellular reception during the ping is in Murmansk. as a full member, adheres to the sailing to Franz Josef Land. The ship AECO (Association of Arctic expedi- uses satellite phones. If someone tion Cruise Operators) guidelines. back home needs to reach you in an emergency, we kindly ask you to give HISTORY Franz Josef Land was offi- out the emergency numbers listed in cially first discovered in 1872 by the your travel information that you have Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expe- received additionally. We will from dition led by Julius von Payer and Karl there be able to give messages to the

2012. It consists of 191 islands, which cover an area of

16 134 square kilometres. The island is located between 79°46′ and 81°52′ north and 44°52′ and 62°25′ east

and it is only 900 kilometres left if you want to go to

the North Pole.

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N SHUTTERSTOCK HURTIGRUTEN / / MICHEL CHRISTOPHER ©

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

–––––– Do I have to be in good health –––––– How much time do you spend be followed. Your Expedition Leader to participate in this journey? It is on land? All landings depend on fac- will provide necessary information important you are in good health as tors such as the weather, the distance on how to behave on land. the journey can be long and tiring. between the landing sites, and the Please note that in remote areas operational conditions. The Expe- –––––– Will there be rough seas on the there is no immediate access to mod- dition Leader and the Captain will trip? It is not possible to predict ern medical facilities. An Explorer arrange the daily route to ensure the exact weather conditions. The Cap- voyage is not recommended if you best possible experience. tain will do everything he can to have a life-threatening disease or make the voyage as comfortable as illness that requires frequent medi- –––––– Are there any restrictions on possible. If you are prone to seasick- cal care. To be able to participate in activities on land? As environmen- ness, we suggest you bring your pre- landings you must be able to walk on tal protection is a concern there are ferred medication. uneven or slippery surfaces and to regulations for the protection of climb on and off the small boats used wildlife, the environment and the for landings. cultures we encounter, which must

ITINERARY CHANGES Some of our and all published routes are only often turn out to be the highlight of itineraries are to areas without, or indicative. a trip. We invite you to be open to the with very limited infrastructure. This, unexpected and flexibility is impor- combined with some of the most ex- DAILY PROGRAMME tant on our Explorer cruises. treme (polar) conditions on Earth we The DP is available on the TVs and in have to appreciate that wind, weather public areas. NOTE We are also subject to written and ice – changing seafloor condi- There is a DP channel for each lan- and unwritten laws like assisting ves- tions and other things may and will guage (usually English and German). sels or people in need. determine our detailed programme. WEATHER CONDITIONS Weather SAFETY Safety is always the priori- conditions can make landings and ty and the ship’s Captain will decide tender cruises with small boats more the final itinerary during the voyage, difficult or sometimes impossible. therefore every voyage is unique Remember that unforeseen twists © ANDREA KLAUSSNER / HURTIGRUTEN ANDREA/ © KLAUSSNER

20 21 the content of excursions without pri- ends, you will receive a draft copy of plugs-sockets.com/norway/). Adapt- or notice. your account. ers are available for purchase in the The evening before the voyage ends shop. CHILDREN There is no age restric- the account will be totalled and set- tion on MS Spitsbergen. Cruise card tled on board, and a receipt. will be ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN A CRUISE CARD will be issued upon emailed you. We regret that our sys- NAVIGATION Our Captains take arrival on board as part of the check tem does not support Maestro Card. pride in route planning that mini- in procedure in accordance with mizes the load of the engines and ISPS regulations. All our guests are CURRENCY Please note there is no reduces emissions. All waste is stored requested to wear this card when currency exchange service available on board until it is deposited for disembarking the ship in all ports of on board. treatment ashore. We ask you not call and landings. The card serves as to leave any waste when you are on a control system on the gangway en- DISABLED CABINS / MOBILITY The shore excursions. In populated areas abling the ship to know which of our ship is suitable for wheelchairs. Per- there are containers for depositing guests are on board and ashore at any sons in need of special assistance waste, please use them. If you find time. This card, in addition to being must travel with a companion. Please plastic waste on beaches where we the key card for your cabin, is also note that the ship’s gangway must be land, we will gladly help by removing your payment card on board. The used to embark/disembark wheel- this from the ecosystem if you bring card is the only means of payment for chairs. it back to the ship. We ask you to re- the onboard facilities. To activate the spect the saying. “Leave nothing but life cruise card account, you must have DRONES Please note the use of pas- footprints, take nothing but pictures a Visa, American Express, Diners or senger-operated drones are not per- and kill nothing but time”. MasterCard. The credit card must be mitted during your voyage. This is valid more than 3 months after your for general safety as well as the pro- ENTERTAINMENT An explorer voy- stay on board. tection of the vulnerable wildlife and age with Hurtigruten is rigged to- We regret that our system does not other passengers’ personal security. wards maximizing your experiences on board support Maestro Card. Please note of the places we are going to. On that when using your credit card on ELECTRICITY The electrical out- days when we are not landing we board the ship, your account will lets in your cabin are all 220V/50hz encourage you to spend as much be debited in NOK. The rate of ex- and of the type euro plug (Type C time as possible out on deck. Join change will be the one validated by & F). Suites have 110V for Shavers. our educational talks and lectures at your credit card company. In the The plugs are continental two pin different locations on board. A travel ms SPITSBERGEN plugs. (check: http://www.power- morning 24 hours before your voyage experience is often much richer if you

SHIP CONTACT INFORMATION on-board shops will be stored by the be informed at check-in when your Phone: +47 97491000 ship and delivered to your cabin on cabin is ready for you. You may ex- E-mail: the last day of the sailing. According pect some noise and vibration in [email protected] to Norwegian law, persons over the some cabins. This varies depending age of 18 are allowed to purchase beer on the location of your cabin. Please All cabins have a telephone. Wi-Fi is and wine. Spirits are only available to note that cabins on deck 6 with pas- available almost everywhere on the persons over the age of 20 years. senger access to outside areas may vessel. Please note that there is limit- sometimes have an obstructed view ed connectivity, and that both inter- ARTWORKS The name MS Spits- due to other passengers walking past. net and telephones from time to time bergen has been chosen to honour Please ask our reservation team for will be out of range due to the vessel’s Norway´s northernmost Arctic Ar- advice on the best cabin location for location. Due to the limited capacity, chipelago Spitsbergen. The fresh, you. we kindly ask you not to use live cast- Scandinavian design on board is in- ing /live streaming websites. spired by the wide colour spectrum of CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY AND the sea, a motif also reflected in the EXCURSIONS All routes and excur- ALCOHOL POLICY Guests are re- many pieces of Norwegian modern sions are provisional and subject spectfully reminded that only bev- art on display. to change – weather, sea and ice erages purchased from the ships res- conditions may affect the itinerary. taurants and bars can be consumed CABINS Please note that check in Excursions may also be subject to on board. Alcoholic beverages pur- hours in reception may open before minimum/ maximum numbers. The chased in ports-of-call and from our the cabin is ready for use. You will operators reserve the right to change

have knowledge and understanding Expedition Leader, the Assistant Ex- some guidelines, we recommend 80 LAUNDRY tance of becoming acquainted with ous emergency, the nearest hospital about the nature, wildlife, culture pedition Leader, the Expedition Co- NOK (approx. 9 Euro, 12 USD) per A laundry service is available on the ships safety plan. Special safety will be contacted. Medical consul- and history of your destination. Our ordinator plus several lecturers and guest per day as an average gratui- board at a low cost. No self-service regulations will apply on landings tations as well as medicines will be Expedition team will make sure you experts. Your Expedition Leader will ty. Whatever amount you decide to or dry-cleaning is possible. with the tender boats. Please follow charged to the passenger affected. are well prepared for the experi- regularly update you on the progress give, please fill in the form you will the instructions given by the Expedi- All guests must have personal trav- ences ahead of you. They will also of the trip as well as the diferent find in your cabin and give it to the LECTURES The ship’s experienced tion Leader and crew/ staff. Special el/health insurance. If you depend re-capitulate and answer questions points of interest and wildlife sight- receptionist two nights before the lecturers’ command an in-depth lifejackets for use during landings on medication, remember to bring in hindsight. You will not find bingo, ings that may occur. Biographies of end of the cruise. The amount will knowledge of the areas in which we will be handed out to all passengers sufficient supplies to last through arcade games and entertainment the Expedition Team can be found then be debited to your cruise ac- sail. They will conduct, on a regular before first landing. A mandatory any unforeseen delays. We also rec- theatres often found on convention- on the bar. You will be able to find count. basis, lectures on topics such as biol- briefing regarding the safety guide- ommend that you keep your medi- al cruise ships. Our aim is to get you information regarding the trip and ogy, history and geology throughout lines will also be given. cation in your hand luggage properly closer to unique environments and book optional excursions at the Ex- JACUZZI (WHIRLPOOL) Outside the course of the trip. The lecturing labelled and with clear instructions to allow you to share the experience pedition desk. on deck 7 you will find our Jacuzzis schedule will be announced every MAIL You can hand in your mail at for its use. If you depend on vital with your fellow travelers. Occa- (whirlpools). Bring your swimsuit day in the on board daily program. the reception, and for a small charge drugs, please inform the ship’s doc- sionally there may be some musical FITNESS ROOM AND SAUNA The and enjoy the beautiful scenery Do not hesitate to contact our Ex- covering service fee and stamps we tor upon arrival. Illness on board can entertainment on board in the eve- fitness room is located at deck 7 aft. we pass by. Swim suits and bathing pedition Team for any questions or will forward the post in every port lead to quarantine and orders from nings. The sauna is located next to the fit- clothes can be purchased in the shop concerns you might have. where it is possible. The time used the ship’s physician and captain, ness room. Available for all guest. at deck 5. from sending the postcard to when it must be followed. EQUIPMENT RENTALS On board Please use your cabin card to enter LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT, gets to the receiver may be relatively you may borrow a pair of warm rub- the fitness room. LANGUAGE The language on board LIFEVESTS AND SAFETY ON BOARD long. Hurtigruten AS has no respon- MOBILE PHONES Depending on ber boots to wear during the land- is English. Announcements and The ship complies with all safety sibility for lost mail. the operator with whom you have a ings and hikes free of charge. These GRATUITY POLICY We at Hurti- written information are also given requirements and is a modern ves- contract, mobile phones will func- boots will be kept on your cabin dur- gruten AS have learned that many in German. To be able to accommo- sel suitable for sailing in icy waters. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND MED- tion in some places on shore. Check ing the whole voyage. We also offer of our guests wish to give a special date lectures in another language Upon arrival on board all passengers ICATION There is an English-speak- with your carrier company for de- walking sticks. thanks to our service crew on board. than English, we will offer a possi- will be instructed in safety proce- ing physician and nurse on board tails. Guests may use their own tele- It is at your discretion to honor ser- bility for an “in ear” translation to dures, and the use and location of always. The ship has a small medical phones on board the ship always as EXPEDITION TEAM The on-board vice rendered by the crew in bars, German. the safety equipment. There is a facility with the necessary equip- long as we have connection, at an Expedition Team is composed of the restaurant and cabins. To give you safety plan situated on the inside of ment and drugs to handle small International price level. The price the cabin door. We stress the impor- emergencies. In the event of a seri- will vary depending on which mo-

24 25 bile operator you use. Please check or gluten free, please inform your of both warm and practical clothing, with your carrier company for rates sales office/travel agent as early as and we focus fabrics with natural fib- and if your subscription is valid on possible, and contact the Head Wait- ers. We also offer souvenirs, handi- the MCP Satellite System on board. er when on board. The Chefs will crafts, and postcards at good prices. do their best to meet your dietary In addition, we also stock a small se- ON BOARD Your voyage includes requirements. Beer, wine and soft lection of soap, toothpaste and other breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reg- drinks are sold in the restaurant dur- personal effects. ular coffee/tea is complimentary ing lunch and dinner. Complimen- throughout the whole voyage. Other tary sparkling and still water to be SHORE EXCURSIONS A selection beverages and refreshments during served for lunch and dinner. of shore excursions is available to the day are not included but can be pre-book. Where available we will purchased on board in the restau- ROOM SERVICE For suite guests we supply you with excursion informa- rant, cafeteria and bar. Sparkling will offer a room service menu. tion in advance, otherwise you will and still water available for all meals. receive full details and prices on SEASICKNESS Seasickness pills are board. Excursions and their contents OUTDOOR DECKS MS Spitsbergen available for purchase in the recep- are subject to maximum/minimum has spacious outdoor areas. They are tion. If you are prone to seasickness numbers and local and weather con- perfect vantage points to sit back, re- it is recommended that you bring ditions. lax and watch the world go by. pills that you are familiar with. You may also buy “sea bands” on board. SMALL BOAT LANDINGS The RESTAURANT SERVICES We serve a sturdy rubber boats enable both buffet breakfast and lunch on board. SHIP’S SECURITY MS Spitsbergen water-based exploration and safe Dinner varies between buffets and complies with the ISPS-regulations landings in otherwise inaccessible set meals. The type of dinner is an- (International Ship and Port Security areas. You will need to be fairly agile nounced in the daily program. Our System) where all luggage is subject to board these but there is otherwise © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN Restaurant manager will assign to X-ray/ metal detector inspection no need to worry about travelling in depend on favorable conditions. SUITE SERVICE As a suite guest on WALKING ON BOARD We kindly re- tables prior to arrival. Information upon arrival port facility or ship. You them. The crew will show you what The ISPS regulations also include MS Spitsbergen, we offer you an ex- mind you to be careful walking on about table number and meal times are kindly asked to keep this in mind to do and if you follow their instruc- hand baggage scan in all ports of call clusive suite check-in area at deck 5 board the ship while at sea, especial- will be in your cabin upon arrival. packing your luggage for the voyage. tions, after a few times it will be- throughout the course of the voyage. with a chilled glass of champagne ly venturing out on deck, mind the Please provide information regard- come second nature. On all landings to begin your voyage. Special amen- signs for warning of wet and slippery ing special requests for seating SHOP In our on board shop you can in small boats guests are expected to SMOKING On board MS Spitsber- ities come with our magnificent decks. Be aware the doors toward arrangements to your sales office/ buy modern clothes suitable for wear proper footwear. Rubber boots gen, smoking is only permitted in suites including a welcome on board the outer decks on 5, 7 and 8 are travel agent. We might serve dinner Explorer voyages. Our Expedition can be useful for many landings. You designated areas on deck 6 and 8 gift, complimentary beverages for potentially dangerous in windy con- divided into boat groups some days. Team will be happy to give you ex- are welcome to bring private boots, starboard side. Do not smoke in your lunch and dinner inclusive sodas, ditions. Please adhere to the signs If you have special dietary require- pert advice on how to dress properly or you can borrow a pair on board cabin. To show respect for the envi- soft drinks, beer and a selection of and announcements when it is not ments, such as vegetarian, diabetic in polar areas. We offer a great range free of charge. Landing operations ronment, please use the provided wine by the glass. In the suite you advised to go outside. While walking ashtrays when smoking. Throwing will find a kettle for your conveni- inside, hold on to railings but not to cigarette butts overboard is strict- ence with coffee, teas, sweeteners door frames to avoid injury. ly prohibited. A cleaning charge and cream, and the mini bar has a of 1 500 NOK will be applied for complimentary selection upon your WEATHER CONDITIONS The smoking in your non-smoking cab- arrival. Replenishment of the mini planned itinerary may change and in, to cover for the cost of cleaning bar is chargeable. landings may be cancelled due to linen and curtains to return it to changeable weather conditions. a non-smoking standard. E-Ciga- TELEPHONE USAGE All cabins have Hurtigruten AS reserves the right to rettes, according to Norwegian law, a telephone. Guests may purchase a change the itinerary due to weather are the equivalent of tobacco”. phone card at the Reception Desk to conditions and other unforeseen make calls from the ship. Depending events. SPECIAL REQUESTS If you have spe- on location, phone connectivity may cial requests (e.g. dietary or medical) be out of range or limited due to the WELCOME MEETING Upon arrival please inform us as soon as possible. remote locations in which we sail. on board, there will be a mandatory We will do our best to meet such re- passenger safety drill before depar- quests but cannot guarantee to do so WATER Tap water is potable in the ture. There will also be a welcome and under no circumstance will any cabins, and we encourage you to meeting where security informa- such request be accepted by us so as purchase a refillable drinking bottle tion as well as practical information to form part of a contractual agree- on board, and use it to fill up at our about the cruise will be given, and ment. drinking station. Filtered water is an opportunity to meet some of the complimentary at breakfast lunch crew and be introduced to the key and dinner personnel on board. © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN

26 27 airline requirements. We are unable to vary depending on the destination, but our voyages aboard MS Spitsbergen. accept responsibility if you miss your it usually takes between 20 and 45 min- ID-cards are not accepted. The pass- own booked connecting flight to/from utes. Exceptions are possible where a port needs to be valid for more than Oslo in the event of a delay of the flight longer transfer time is needed due to six months after you return to your between Oslo and Longyearbyen. a greater distance between airport and home country. port. You will receive further informa- Passports will be collected by the HOTEL The standard of the hotels we tion on your transfer with your travel crew on board the vessel at check-in, use is equivalent to 4-stars, central- documents. in order to clear immigration and ly located, or if more convenient for For guests who are not fully mobile, customs. Passports will be kept your booked arrangement, close to wheelchair-accessible transfers are throughout the whole voyage and the airport. There is no official hotel available upon request. returned at the end of the trip. Please rating and local hotel categories apply. bring a photocopy of your passport All rooms have private bathrooms. LAND ADVENTURES Hurtigruten with you. It is the guests’ responsibili- Single rooms may be smaller and less offers a selection of optional Land ty to identify and to obtain the neces- conveniently situated, and may be Adventures that can be added to your sary visas before commencing their double rooms for solo occupancy or Hurtigruten journey. This can be a half- cruise. Based on nationality, many purpose-built single rooms. Hotels day or full-day Land Adventure, or an countries still require an entry visa. may charge for some facilities, such as overnight tour. A minimum number of We regret we are unable to accept saunas, for example. The price for the participants applies. For guests who are any liability if you are denied access overnight hotel stay includes breakfast, not fully mobile, Land Adventures are to a flight or entry into a country or if not stated differently on your confir- available upon request. are otherwise affected by difficulties mation. or costs resultingfrom your passport PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIRE- not being approved or if you have not © SHUTTERSTOCK TRANSFERS Transfers are included MENTS Please take a few minutes to obtained the required visa or other as shown in your personal itinerary. familiarize yourself with the required documentation. Hurtigruten offers bus transfers from travel documents you will be asked to the airport to the pier and some ho- provide prior to boarding the ship. It VACCINATIONS Check with your practical information tels. Transfer times coincide with the is the sõle responsibility of the guest General Practitioner regarding the ship’s arrival and departure times and to identify and obtain all required recommended vaccinations for your your flight arrival and departure times. travel documents and have them journey. before and after your voyage Waiting at the airport is possible. The available when necessary. Passport duration of the airport transfer can is the only valid identification for all SCHEDULED FLIGHTS © HURTIGRUTEN The airfares offered are special pack- airline) on board. Your baggage allow- booking are provisional and subject to age tour fares that cannot be altered ance is set to one piece (50 lbs), but change; please verify before you travel. or cancelled without charge. All flight may vary depending on the flight con- package prices are based on coach nection; please check with your airline. INCLUDED FLIGHT FROM class; if coach class is not available, a Additional transport guidelines can be OSLO-LONGYEARBYEN supplement may apply. In coach class, found in the respective terms and con- The flights between Oslo and Long- you will be served snacks or sand- ditions of our flight partners. If you are yearbyen and vice versa are operated wiches, depending on the airline. If planning to take a wheelchair or need by Scandinavian Airlines or Enter Air these are not included in the airline’s assistance at the airport, please advise (2018) and usually depart Oslo in the service, you can purchase drinks and us at the time of booking. Please note late evening, and arrive in Oslo early snacks for a fee. On international that some flights may be transfers or in the morning upon return from Long- flights, these are usually included. We layovers. Time and/or route chang- yearbyen. can offer upgrades to business class on es and change of type of aircraft are Only coach class is available on these some routes. Depending on the airline, possible. Our common flight partners flights, no upgrades to higher air travel this may also include seats with more are Delta, American Airlines, United, classes of service is possible. You can legroom. Please note that upgrading Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM/Air travel with checked baggage with a may not apply to all flights. Baggage France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scan- maximum weight of 50 lbs, and bring allowance varies between airlines dinavian Airlines, LATAM, Iberia, and one carry-on bag on board with a max- and charges may apply if you exceed Iceland Air. Please note that rebooking imum weight of 17 lbs. baggage weight, or carriage may be an already issued ticket will be charged Please note that this baggage allow- refused. As a general rule, each guest before departure. A transfer or refund ance may differ from the airline used can carry one piece of hand baggage of a ticket after travel is not possible. for your connecting flight to/from weighing approx. 13-17 lbs (dimensions Any flight times advised at the time of Oslo. Please check the weight of your and weight depend on the respective baggage to ensure you adhere with

28 29 REMEMBER …

Pack • Warm jacket • Wind and water resistant like an trousers and Long thermal under- wear & top explorer • Warm hat or headband • Swimwear Scarf or scarf tube The dress code aboard the ship • is informal. Bring casual and • Warm woolen jumper comfortable indoor clothing. • Sunglasses with uv-filter lenses • Warm gloves and mittens For a perfect experience, • Warm socks however, there are several • Extra batteries for your camera things to remember to bring • Shoes with good soles are along when you are coming on recommended for outdoor use a voyage with Hurtigruten. • Good shoes to wear on board • Memory card for your camera To make packing a bit easier, • The dress code on board the ship we have drawn up a pack list. is relaxed and casual, and you are If you should forget some- not expected to dress formally for thing, don‘t worry! On board meals all of our ships you will find • Extra shoelaces a shop with a wide range of • Aa pair of good binoculars clothes and practical items. • A small waterproof backpack • Please remember to bring your

passport and a copy of it • Sun protection (Factor 30 +) • Sunglasses with UV-filter • Lip salve with UV protection • Money in the correct currency. Remember, our ships also accept several credit cards • Remeber to bring sufficient medicaton to last through any unforeseen delays

Please note that you may borrow a pair of warm rubber boots on board, to wear during the landings and hikes free of charge, and you will receive a light waterproof jacket to keep. 30 31 © JØRN HENRIKSEN / HURTIGRUTEN / HENRIKSEN JØRN © our team on board

––– The experience of a place is based on a combination of things. Our Expe- dition 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. Some of our team members are like animals of the Arctic, they migrate towards summertime at both poles, north and south.

The role of the Expedition Team is to interpret observations of wildlife and landscapes, point out things of interest, give educational lectures on topics such as biology, geology and history – in addition to being hosts together 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 ©

PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION STERN REAR OF THE SHIP LANDINGS IN SMALL BOATS FOR THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BOW FRONT OF THE SHIP STARBOARD THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SHIP Please see more information about 1 The boat drivers are responsible transporting cameras, binoculars and PORT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SHIP landings in small boats below. for the boats and their landings. You for rain protection. Backpacks can be BRIDGE THE AREA FROM WHICH THE SHIP IS NAVIGATED must always follow their instructions. purchased in the on board shop. REFUEL REPLENISH FUEL AT PORTS The crew will show you what to do and CRUISE CARD ON BOARD PAYMENT CARD as long as you follow their instructions 2 All travelers must always wear 5 Always wait for instructions from GANGWAY WALKWAY BETWEEN LAND AND SEA after a few times it will become second appropriate life jackets regardless of the driver before embarking or di- TO RAISE FLAG OR BANNER nature. weather and sea conditions. sembarking. Use waterproof bags to TO HOIST protect binoculars or cameras. You BALLAST WATER SYSTEM USED TO MAINTAIN SHIP STABILITY Much of the success depends on cor- 3 Always keep both hands free when should also wear waterproof clothing CLEARING RULES WHEN ENTERING AND DEPARTING FROM THE SHIP rect handling and proper use of the embarking and disembarking. Give to protect against spray. The Small KNOT SPEED OF THE SHIP, NAUTICAL MILE (1.852 KM) PER HOUR motordriven Small boats. These are hand luggage to the helper for him to boats are equipped with fire extin- GALLEY SHIPS KITCHEN ideal for landings as they can land in place it on board for you. Keep your guisher, chart plotter,extra fuel, com- LEEWARD SIDE DOWNWIND otherwise inaccessible places. They hands inside the boat at all times. munications and first-aid kit. WINDWARD SIDE UPWIND have a shallow draft and are extremely PIER DOCK FROM WHICH THE SHIP WILL LEAVE stable and sustainable. For each lan- 4 Please limit your personal equip- NAUTICAL MILE DISTANCE MEASURE: 1 NAUTICAL MILE = 1.852 KM ding with Small boats special safety ment on board the Small boats. Small

measures are taken. backpacks and belt bags are ideal for MARITIME EXPRESSIONS STABILISERS SHIP EQUIPMENT TO COUNTERACT ROLL CAUSED BY WIND OR WAVES SHIP CONTACT INFORMATION

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. 34 35 Observation deck 8 Hot tubs Sauna Gym 7

6 Explorer lounge & bar

Aune main dining Science Center Reception Shop 5 Explorer lounge & bar Observation deck Hospital 4 DECK Tender lobby 3 2

Spitsbergen Explorer 2020 8 Observation MS SPITSBERGEN deck

Expedition Team Explorer lounge & bar SHIP YARD: Estaleiro Navais de CABINS: 100 Modern and fresh Scandinavian design Fitness room, sauna Viana do Castelo (POR) OVERALL LENGTH: 100.54 m reflecting the colours of the sea FLAG: Norway BEAM: 18 m 2 hot tubs 1 restaurant YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009, ICE CLASS: 1C rebuilt 2016 SERVICE SPEED: 17.1 knots Sauna 723725 713717721 Spitsbergen Science Center WC GROSS TONNAGE: 7 344 7 709711 707 705 703 701 Hot tubs Gym 715719 708710712 706 702704

Observation 720722 714716718 deck

Balcony Balcony

637 633 627 601603605 607 Explorer 623 621 619 617 615 613 611 609 lounge & bar

626 624 622 620 618 616 614 612

Balcony Balcony 632 Balcony 630 628 602606610 Balcony Balcony © MADIS SARGLEPP MADIS © 2. 1 Reception 2 Aune main restaurant 3 Arctic Superior WC Aune main dining Explorer Observation lounge & bar 5 Breakfast Reception deck Lunch

CATEGORY DECK SIZE (m2) DESCRIPTION Two rooms, with double bed, seating area, TV, minibar, kettle, stereo, private balcony or MX Owner’s suite 6 32–33 m2 bay window. EXPEDITION 6 2 SUITES MG Grand suite 28-29 m One room, seating area and double bed, TV, minibar, kettle, private balcony. 437 433 411413417421425427431 401405409 Luggage Q Mini suite 4 16-23 m2 One room with double bed, TV, kettle. Gangway 435 429 423 419 407 403 QJ Outside cabin 6 14-18 m2 Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view. 4 Hospital 442 ARCTIC 434 430 424 408 404 YA Outside cabin 6 18 m2 Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view. Adapted for guests with disabilities. SUPERIOR 6, 7 2 P Outside cabin 14-15 m Double bed and TV, kettle. Partly obstructed view. 444 438 406410414416418422426428432436 402 U Outside cabin 6, 7 11-14 m2 Double bed and TV, table, kettle.

O Outside cabin 4 13–14 m2 Double bed and TV.

N Outside cabin 4 13 m2 One bed, two pullman, TV. POLAR A Outside cabin 4 9-13 m2 Upper and lower berths, TV. OUTSIDE Double bed, TV, limited/no view. J Outside cabin 6, 7 11-12 m2 AJ Outside cabin 6 9 m2 Upper and lower berths, TV, limited view. 3 Superior inside Tender K 4, 6, 7 15–20 m2 Double bed, TV. POLAR cabin lobby INSIDE I Inside cabin 4 9-14 m2 Separate beds, one bed can be turned into a sofa.

Cabins 614 and 632 are adapted for guests with disabilities. Subject to change. Indoor area Outdoor area Restricted area