When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team must consider the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. The following sites are a sample of what you may experience on your expedition, whether by ship, Zodiac cruise, helicopter, or shore landing.
RATES INCLUDE
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible.)
Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.) Note: Internet access in the polar regions is subject to geography, climate, and other factors beyond our control
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Transfers between Longyearbyen town center, port, and airport on embarkation and disembarkation day.
CHARTER FLIGHT & HOTEL PACKAGE INCLUDES
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Charter Flight & Hotel Package
International airfare
Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa and other personal charges unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
Ship
Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
Modern expedition vessel with ULSTEIN X-BOW design for polar exploration
210+ days before departure: 0% penalty
150–209 days before departure: 25% penalty
120–149 days before departure: 75% penalty
0–119 days before departure: 100% penalty
Within (and including) 15 days after the date the Booking Confirmation is issued (where the booking is confirmed more than 180 days prior to Day 1 of the Expedition) ，Free cancellation save for any non-refundable items identified to you in these T&Cs or set out in the Booking Confirmation。From (and including) 16 days after the date the Booking Confirmation is issued up to (and including) 120 days prior to Day 1 of the Expedition ，5% of the total booking amount as specified in the Booking Confirmation or (as applicable) the New Booking Confirmation。119 to 90 days prior to Day 1 of the Expedition ，75% of the total booking amount as specified in the Booking Confirmation or (as applicable) the New Booking Confirmation。89 or less prior to Day 1 of the Expedition (including any cancellation after the Expedition has started)，100% of the total booking amount as specified in the Booking Confirmation or (as applicable) the New Booking Confirmation。
Name change fee: $500 USD
Gratuities
The below suggestions are per each guest:
Our suggested amount for HOTEL TEAM is $15 $20 per guest per day (or $105-$140) per guest for this7-days expedition)
Our suggested amount for EXPEDITION TEAM is entirely up to your own discretion.
Insurance Requirements
Comprehensive travel insurance with minimum USD 200,000 medical evacuation coverage is mandatory. Must be in place before final payment and cover the full voyage dates. Proof required at boarding.
Wi-Fi & Communications
Satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase. Packages from USD 99/voyage.
Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy
