Included
1 pre-cruise night in a hotel in Longyearbyen, 7 nights on board the vessel indicated in the itinerary, lunch on Day 2, all meals on board, coffee and tea, an experienced expedition leader and knowledgeable guides, guiding ashore and talks on board, all excursions and activities, airport transfers (if passengers arriving and departing via operator-recommended flights), taxes, port fees and AECO fees.
Exclusions
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; travel and cancellation insurance, and insurance of any kind; gratuity to the ship’s crew; and personal expenses such as bar and shop 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 Springtime in Svalbard cruise begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Norway (LYR). Longyearbyen is only accessed via flights from Oslo, Norway (OSL). Some flights arrive very early in the morning, before standard hotel check-in; in these cases, we recommend booking an extra hotel night or arranging a day room option. 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 Longyearbyen anytime on Day 1 of the itinerary. Disembarkation is from 8:00-9:00am on Day 9 of the itinerary. Plan flights to depart Longyearbyen no earlier than 12:00pm Noon on Day 9. If you would like assistance with international flights, please visit our Booking Flights resource page. Additionally, the cruise operator offers group flights between Oslo, Norway and Longyearbyen—inquire with your Adventure Specialist for details.
Activities
There are no added-cost activities available on your Springtime in Svalbard cruise. Snowshoeing (included, with gear) may be offered, depending on weather, and requires a good level of fitness. Additionally, guided shore excursions, 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
In addition to listed Single cabin rates, select double-occupancy cabins may be available for single occupancy at roughly 1.7x the per–person listed rate (your Adventure Specialist can confirm). Single travelers wishing to book on a “sharing basis” may do so at no additional cost in Twin categories upon availability.
Families & Children
Children 12 years and older at time of travel are welcomed on this cruise. There are no child discounts. On board MS Quest, by special request, families of 4 may be able to share a triple cabin for quad occupancy—inquire with your Adventure Specialist for details.
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.
