Included
7 nights on board the vessel indicated in the itinerary, lunch on Day 1, all meals on board, boxed lunch on disembarkation day, coffee and tea on board, breakfast on final day, an experienced expedition leader and a knowledgeable guide, guiding ashore and talks on board, all excursions and activities, all passenger taxes, harbor fees and AECO fees.
Exclusions
Mandatory Flight & Hotel Package ($2,250 for 2025; includes one night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik; group transfer from the Reykjavik hotel to the airport on Day 2; ticket for the regularly scheduled flight from Reykjavik to Kulusuk; group transfer from the Kulusuk airport to the ship; group transfer from the ship to the Kulusuk airport on disembarkation day; ticket for the regularly scheduled flight from Kulusuk to Reykjavik; group transfer from Keflavik Airport to group hotel hotel on Day 9; one night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik); international flights to and from Iceland to start and end the trip; airport transfers on the first and final day; travel and cancellation insurance, and insurance of any kind; gratuity to the ship’s crew; and personal expenses such as bar charges.
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 25% of the total trip cost is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 181 days – full refund, minus a 15% administration fee
180 to 90 days – 100% of deposit
89 t0 0 days – 100% of total trip cost
Terms & Conditions
This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms and Conditions. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A Traveler Information Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. Your Adventure Specialist will send you a unique link to complete this form along with a packing list and extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information upon booking confirmation.
Arrival & Departure
The East Greenland & the Mighty Fjords Around Sermilik cruise begins and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF). We highly recommend arriving one day prior to your trip start date in case of any flight delay, cancellation or lost luggage issues. Plan flights to arrive to Reykjavik anytime on Day 1 of the itinerary; the group will meet the morning of Day 2. Transfers in Reykjavik are not provided so travelers should make their own way to the group hotel on Day 1 and to the airport on the final day. Plan flights to depart Reykjavik (KEF) anytime on the final day. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page.
Internal Flights
Group flights (on regularly scheduled flights) between Reykjavik and Kulusuk are required on this trip’s itinerary; see the Mandatory Transfer Package information listed above under Exclusions. Ask your Adventure Specialist for any luggage limits on the flights to and from Kulusuk, and possible Reykjavik storage options. On Day 9 of the itinerary, disembarkation follows breakfast, with a transfer to the airport for the return charter flight to Reykjavik.
Activities
There are no added-cost activities available on your East Greenland & the Mighty Fjords Around Sermilik cruise. Guided shore excursions, village visits, walks, wildlife spotting and Zodiac cruises are included in the fare and will be offered to all passengers during each voyage. Every day there will be excursions on land, weather and ice permitting.
Room Configuration
MS Balto features two dedicated single cabins without a supplement. Double cabins are not available to book for single occupancy, however single travelers wishing to book on a “sharing basis” may do so at no additional cost in the Superior cabin (two twin beds) upon availability.
Families & Children
Children 12 years and older at time of travel are welcomed on this cruise. There are no child discounts.
Travel Insurance
Emergency medical evacuation insurance is mandatory for this trip (the ship operator does not have a required minimum, so it’s recommended to discuss the appropriate coverage with your insurance company). Trip cancellation insurance is optional but highly recommended. Our partners at Travelex Insurance offer a variety of plans and policies to fit every trip and budget. Coverage for a pre-existing medical condition is also available if you purchase the Travel Select plan within 15 days of the initial trip payment; refer to plan details. Learn more about travel insurance or get a free quote.
Itinerary Notes
Read this itinerary as a guide only; the exact route and program varies according to ice, weather conditions, wildlife encountered and the captain’s discretion. Flexibility is the key to the success of any Arctic expedition.
