Note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings are not guaranteed. Read this itinerary as a guide only; the exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions - and the wildlife you encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition.
Mandatory Travel Insurance:
Due to the
remoteness of the areas in this itinerary, travelers are to
carry a minimum of $50,000 of emergency medical coverage. Proof
of coverage is required prior to embarkation. All guests are
strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance
coverage. The shipping company will not be held responsible
for delays due to force majeure. Any additional costs accrued
will be the responsibility of the traveler. We strongly recommend
that the travel insurance policy covers trip cancellation insurance,
trip delay (interruption or after departure coverage), baggage
and repatriation. We can assist you with this.
Luggage Weight Restrictions:
Due to the
limited capacity of the aircraft, participants can only bring
15kg/33lb of checked luggage and 5kg/11lb of carry-on luggage.
Weight limits are subject to change.
Sea Kayaking Option:
Not included in
cruise rate. See rate notes for pricing. Minimum age 16 years.
This is a pre-booked option for kayakers with some experience.
Places are strictly limited so please advise at time of booking.
Charter Flight Contingency Plan:
In the
rare instance where on the final day for flight attempts the
flight was still not successfully completed, the shipping company
has the right to cancel the trip. The shipping company reserves
the right to extend the final attempt day if weather conditions
are improving. If the trip is cancelled: THE SHIPPING COMPANY
WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND FOR THE FULL CRUISE FARE AND ANY
UNUSED ADVENTURE OPTIONS. No refund will be provided if the
flight is successfully completed regardless of which day of
the itinerary it was executed. International airfare, domestic
airfare, any additional services purchased or change fees, will
not be refunded by the shipping company. The shipping company
will provide a trip interruption letter to be submitted by the
passenger to their insurance company. The shipping company strongly
recommends that all guests purchase changeable airline tickets
and a travel insurance policy which includes trip delay, cancellation
and interruption insurance with airfare coverage. The shipping
company will issue the cruise fare refund back in the same form/medium
in which payment was received.
The shipping company reserves the right to send passengers on the charter plane the evening prior to the scheduled day. This may happen when they see a weather system that could cause a delay on subsequent days.
For each day of the itinerary after Day 1, if there is a delay, all guests will be briefed by the shipping company ground staff on the flight status as you are waiting for a weather window to depart and could be required to leave with very little notice. All guests and staff will be on stand-by until approximately 11:59 hrs. During the stand-by period you must be at the airport, or at another location designated by the ground staff to be ready to go if and when a suitably long weather window becomes available. If by 11:59 hrs the flight remains delayed, you will be returned back to your respective hotels or you may choose to join additional excursions for the afternoon compliments of the shipping company which may include guided tours to sites of historic, cultural or wildlife interest. On these days, the shipping company will provide additional night(s) hotel accommodation and meals. If the trip is cancelled, the shipping company will provide a final single night of hotel accommodation. Any additional hotel nights and meals will be the responsibility of the guest. The shipping company reserves the right to make exceptions to these timing guidelines. Subject to change without notice.
Included:
Shipboard accommodation; 1
pre-expedition night hotel in Reykjavik; group transfer from
hotel to Reykjavik airport for charter flight on embarkation
day; charter flights between Reykjavik/Constable Point on embarkation/disembarkation
day; transfer to and from ship; group transfer from domestic
airport to Reykjavik hotel on disembarkation day; 1 post-expedition
night hotel in Reykjavik with breakfast; shipboard accommodations;
meals on board ship; shore landings per daily program; coffee,
tea, cocoa available around the clock; waterproof boots on loan
for shore landings; parka - yours to keep; photographic journal
documenting the expedition; pre-departure materials; miscellaneous
service taxes and port charges; luggage handling aboard ship;
emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum
benefit of $100,000 per person*; Greenland voyages Cruise Passenger
Tax. Subject to change without notice.
Not Included:
Any airfare except charter flights mentioned as included;
passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure
taxes not mentioned above; kayaking; baggage, cancellation and
medical travel insurance; excess baggage charges; laundry, bar,
beverage and other personal charges; mandatory waterproof pants
for Zodiac cruising; phone and internet charges; voluntary gratuity
for ship's crew and staff; additional overnight accommodation;
arrival and departure transfers between Reykjavik international
airport and hotel on arrival and departure days; fuel surcharge
may apply.
*Emergency Evacuation Insurance:
Emergency
evacuation coverage to a maximum benefit per paying passenger
of $100,000 is included in the cost of this expedition. Included
coverage is applicable only to travel between the first and
last day of the expedition purchased. Additional days of travel
prior to the expedition and/or after the expedition are not
covered by the included emergency evacuation insurance. We strongly
advise all passengers to purchase medical, cancellation and
baggage insurance, and additional emergency evacuation coverage.