Arctic Wonders: The Land of the Midnight Sun

Embark on an extraordinary 11-day Arctic expedition with Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Explorer, travelling from Helsinki, Finland, to the spectacular wilderness of Svalbard, Norway. Spend seven days exploring dramatic glaciers, remote fjords, icy coastlines and tundra landscapes, with opportunities to encounter polar bears, walruses, reindeer and Arctic seabirds in their natural habitat. Combining expedition cruising, Zodiac excursions, expert-led discoveries and the magical summer daylight of the High Arctic, this journey offers an unforgettable experience at the edge of the world.

• 10-night accommodation in Helsinki (if included in the package).
• Flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen.
• Return flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki.
• Expedition cruise accommodation.
• All meals onboard the expedition ship (as per cruise package).
• Guided Arctic explorations and excursions.
• Zodiac cruises and shore landings (weather permitting).
• Expert expedition team and onboard presentations.
• Access to onboard facilities and activities.
• Port charges and applicable taxes (if included).

• International flights to and from Helsinki.
• Visa fees and processing charges.
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Personal expenses and shopping.
• Meals and beverages not specified in the package.
• Optional excursions and activities.
• Gratuities and onboard service charges.
• Any services not mentioned under package inclusions.
• Additional hotel nights or accommodation not specified in the itinerary.

For reservations involving the first and second guest, adult rates will be applicable, irrespective of age.

Single occupancy it is 200% of the cabin Fare plus port Taxes and Gratuities

Prices mentioned are starting prices and subject to change at the time of confirmation

For the 3rd & 4th adult in the cabin, cruise fare will be charged at 50%; port charges and gratuities will be applicable at 100%

Pregnancy Policy

Pregnant women are allowed to sail only if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less on the date of cruise disembarkation. All PREGNANT WOMEN MUST PROVIDE TO CCL AT EMBARKATION A PHYSICIAN’S LETTER stating the estimated date of delivery and that the mother and baby are in good health and fit to travel and the pregnancy is not at risk.

Smoking Policy

Smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes is permitted only in certain areas of the ships including cigar lounges, designated outdoor smoking areas and outside on private balconies. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cabins. To avoid the risk of fire, cigarettes must be extinguished and left in the ashtrays provided.

Cancellation Policy:

From confirmation up to 90 days before departure: $50 USD per passenger

89 to 60 days: $400 USD per passenger

59 to 30 days: 50% of total fare

29 to 15 days: 75% of the total amount.

14 days or less: 100% of the total amount

Visa requirements depend primarily on the traveller's passport nationality, not simply their country of residence.

Finland — Schengen entry. Click to apply

·        Travellers who require a visa must obtain the appropriate short-stay Schengen visa for the Helsinki stopovers and travel arrangements.

·        Travellers who are visa-exempt must still satisfy passport and border-entry requirements.

·        Finland generally requires visa-exempt travellers' passports to be valid for at least three months after their intended departure from the Schengen area and issued within the previous 10 years.

Svalbard, Norway — special visa rule

·        Svalbard is part of Norway but outside the Schengen Area. A separate Svalbard visa is generally not required.