Pre-departure information
WELCOME ON BOARD!
You are about to travel to some of the world’s most scenic places. The Northern Norway may be a bit cooler holiday destination than most, but it evokes warm feelings and lots of inspiration. Everyone at PolarQuest is truly passionate about its pristine nature and fascinating wildlife. Once back home, we hope that you will have the same passion for these unique environment and become a true ambassador.
EXPEDITION SPECIALISTS
Everyone working at PolarQuest have been an expedition cruise. If you give us a call or send us an email, our enthusiastic travel consultants will answer all your questions regarding your trip – clothing, weather, landings or Zodiac cruises – we have all the answers! Hopefully you will find some of the answers in this document as well.
GUIDES
We know that one of the keys to a successful expedition is having knowledgeable and enthusiastic leaders. A few weeks prior to your voyage, you will receive a short introduction of the guides who will be on your trip.
INSPIRATION
Don’t forget to follow our blog, Facebook or Instagram and take part of news, images and travel stories. On our website you find several inspirational movies from all our unique destinations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Please note: The itineraries on our expedition cruises are subject to change. Factors such as the weather play an important role in where the ship can venture. The daily schedule is decided by the Captain and the Expedition Leader, who both have experience of the areas we are travelling in. Remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition!
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Participation on this expedition cruise requires that you are in generally good health and have good mobility. If you occasionally are in need of assistance due to reduced hearing, reduced eyesight or poor mobility, please note that you must have someone travelling with you. Our guides must be available to all passengers on board and can unfortunately not provide extra attention to someone in need of extra assistance.
INSURANCE
It is very important to have full medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation cover for the period of time you are away.
PASSPORT & VISA
All visitors to Norway need a valid passport. Please check with your nearest Norwegian Embassy if you are required to obtain visa for this trip. You also need to check how many months your passport needs to be valid after the date you plan to leave Norway.
CURRENCY
- The currency in Norway is Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, AmEx) are accepted in almost all shops in Norway.
LOST LUGGAGE
Lost luggage is beyond our control. Please pack your essentials, such as medication, in your hand luggage. If you have a travel companion, we recommend that you pack a few items in each other’s luggage. If your luggage goes missing, you will still have some of your items and a change of clothes available.