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What to PAck 

Arctic/Norway

If you should forget something, don’t worry! On board all our ships you will find a shop with a wide range of clothes and practical items.

  • - On board, it’s smart to wear ordinary shoes - Bring a memory card with a large capacity

  • – there are sockets in the cabins to recharge photo equipment - The dress code aboard the ship is relaxed and casual, and you are not expected to dress formally for meals

  • - Extra shoelaces are also a good idea

  • - Bring a good pair of binoculars

  • - A small waterproof backpack is necessary for carrying essentials

  • - Hiking boots with ankle support for joining expedition team hikes. - Note that because of bio-security, Rubber Boots provided onboard are mandatory to use on all hikes offered in Svalbard, Antarctica and the Northwest Passage.

  • - Please remember to bring your passport and a copy of it

  • - Sun protection

  • - Sunglasses with UV filter lenses

  • - Lip salve with UV protection. Dry, cold wind and sun often cause chapped lips

  • - Money in the correct currency. Remember, our ships also accept several credit cards.

  • - Remember to bring sufficient medication to last through any unforeseen delays

  • - Rubber boots are available upon request, at no extra cost, aboard all expedition ships.

  • - Adapter for European power outlets if your electronic devices do not have a European (type C) plug.

​Packing for cold-water expedition cruises

- Warm winter jacket

- Wind- and water-resistant trousers

- Woollen/fleece-lined jumpers - Woollen underlayers and long thermal underwear and tops

- Warm hat or headband that covers your ears

- Scarf, buff or fleece tube

- Underlayer gloves and top-layer gloves

- Waterproof gloves

- Warm woollen socks

- Shoe ice grips

- Insect repellent and bite & sting relief ointment (Greenland only)

- Hat with mosquito net (Greenland only)

- Note that because of bio-security, Rubber Boots provided onboard are mandatory to use on all hikes offered in Svalbard, Antarctica and the Northwest Passage.

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