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Ms Fram Voyage Handbook 2019–2020 voyage handbook MS FRAM VOYAGE HANDBOOK 2019–2020 1 Dear Adventurer 2 Dear adventurer Iceland 4 Svalbard 6 ––– Congratulations on booking an information that will make your extraordinary voyage on board voyage even more enjoyable. our vessel MS Fram. ––– This handbook includes infor- Greenland 10 mation on your chosen destina- ––– The Norwegian explorer tion. We hope you will find this Northwest Passage 14 Roald Amundsen’s success as an inspiring. explorer is often explained by Canada 16 his thorough preparations before ––– And yes – we promise to pro- departure. He once said “victory vide some adventure – in the pos- awaits him who has everything itive sense of the word. North America 18 in order”. Being true to Amund- Content Caribbean & sen’s heritage of good planning, ––– Welcome aboard for an 20 we encourage you to read this adventure of a lifetime. Central America handbook. Your Hurtigruten Team South America 24 ––– It will provide you with good advice, practical information, and Antarctica 28 some inspiring pieces of inside Environmental 32 commitment Important information 34 Frequently asked questions 35 Life on board MS Fram 36 Practical information before 44 and after voyage Pack like an explorer 48 Our team on board 50 Landing by small boats 52 Important phone numbers 53 Maritime expressions 53 MS Fram deck plan 54 2 COVER FRONT PHOTO: © STIAN KLO 3 COVER BACK PHOTO: © DOMINIC BARRINGTON / HURTIGRUTEN © STEFAN DALL / HURTIGRUTEN / DALL STEFAN © 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 n 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. Iceland, where the ground is so hot it venti- of the guide/expedition team. 200 inhabitants. 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. 4 5 © 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 Fram and her skilled crew specific trip. offer life-affirming experiences Svalbard offers close to nature’s most spectac- HISTORY Since Willem SVALBARD ular landscapes, genuine Barentz’ discovery of Svalbard Expedition cultures, exceptional people, in 1596, several nationali- and amazing wildlife. Preserv- ties have explored, hunted landings, hikes, ing these resources in their and managed industries in natural, unspoiled condition this Arctic Archipelago. The kayaking and is our priority - you will always Svalbard treaty dated 1920, experience the highest environ- signed by 43 member countries, other activities mental awareness on board and gives Norway sovereignty over 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. 6 7 © 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 need to reach you in an Svalbard is approximately 2800. technicians, and field assistants. emergency, we kindly ask you to Longyearbyen is the largest settle- 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.
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