ARCTIC CRUISE SVALBARD CIRCUMNAVIGATION JULY 11-23, 2022
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ARCTIC CRUISE SVALBARD CIRCUMNAVIGATION
JULY 11-23, 2022
ARCTIC CRUISE - 2022
Pollina Tours’ much awaited cruise to the Arctic
is now scheduled for July 11-23, 2022.
Please mark your calendar and book your space
now as booking will only be accepted only on first
come first served basis.
The goal of this ARCTIC voyage is to
circumnavigate Svalbard, a bucket list item for
many!
During the adventure we will enjoy the immense
beauty of Svalbard on this high Arctic voyage
among whales, walruses, polar bears and millions
of sea birds. We approach the polar bear´s favorite
summer residence, as we cruise to 80 degrees
north, getting as close as possible to the pack ice
north of Svalbard. How far north we reach, and
the exact route will depend on the ice conditions,
while the many amazing locations along the
coasts of Svalbard’s islands are kept navigable
by the warm Gulf Stream. Onboard Ocean
Atlantic you will experience areas of Svalbard not
easily accessible otherwise. But we are not only
cruising in the far north, we will also visit some
extraordinary locations in the eastern part of
Svalbard with Edgeøya and in the south part of
Spitsbergen like Bellsund and Hornsund.
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During the short summer, wildlife such as
reindeer is busy amassing energy for the icy
polar winter. The cliffs shimmer with life as every
surface is populated with countless birds. On
several shores, the huge walruses enjoy the short
Arctic summer as well as many whales and seals
foraging along the edge of the pack ice and the
coasts. In the fleet of Zodiac dinghy boats, we are
able to view wildlife at close proximity. The
Zodiacs allow us to have frequent shore landings
and embark on exploratory mini cruises in the
fjords and glacial landscapes.
Enjoy the immense beauty of Svalbard on this
Arctic adventure cruise among whales, walruses,
polar bears and millions of sea birds. Experience
high summer in the Arctic with Ocean Atlantic -
one of the few ice-class expedition ships built to
withstand the North Pole’s pack ice.
Please join today by filling in the Booking Form.
We are looking forward to seeing you on board
this Great Voyage!
Note: In Order to reach Oslo, Norway on Tour dates
mentioned below, please book your flights accordingly
from your home city one day ahead.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Sail aboard one of the world’s only ice-class expedition
ships built to meet the North Pole pack ice.
Reach 80° north, when we cruise towards Sjuøyane,
close to the pack ice.
Cruise close the spectacular Alkefjellet and witness a
miracle of nature with hundreds of thousands of birds.
Experience the polar desert landscape at Torrelnesset
which is home to walruses amongst other wildlife. Our vessel, Ocean Atlantic, is docked close to the town
center. After boarding and a welcome drink, the Expedition
See whales, walruses, seabirds and other amazing Leader will provide information about the voyage, the ship's
wildlife up close. daily routines and the various security and safety
procedures. Before sailing, there will be a mandatory safety
Very good chances of seeing polar bears as well their drill. The Captain then takes the ship out of Advent Fjord and
main prey, seals. our Arctic adventure commences.
Zodiac cruises in the fjords and nature walks on the
tundra.
JULY 11, 2022: DEPART USA TO OSLO, NORWAY
Today, you will depart on your own international flight
arrangements to Oslo, Norway. If you like, Pollina Tours can
also assist you with you flight booking and quote and book
the airspace for you.
JULY 12, 2022: ARRIVE IN OSLO JULY 14, 2022: NY ÅLESUND, NY LONDON AND
Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your first-class hotel in this LILIENHÖÖK GLACIER
Norwegian capital city. During the ‘night’ (what is night, when the sun never sets?),
we have passed Prins Karls Forland and have arrived in the
JULY 13, 2022: LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN. magnificent Kongsfjord. Our visit to Svalbard is in the early
EMBARK THE OCEAN ATLANTIC summer and this is both the challenge and gift of this special
Arrival to Longyearbyen, Capital of Svalbard – possibly the voyage. Winter ice will possibly block the inner waters of
northernmost ‘real’ town in the world. many fjords, but this will give us the best opportunities to
observe the omnipresent – but still elusive – polar bear,
hunting for seals in its prime habitat. At this time of year the
migrating birds have just arrived. They are all eager to settle
and feed to get the best start for the coming hectic summer
months.
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living – and quite often dying – here in the heyday of blubber
production.
There are several interesting places to visit in this
northwestern corner of Spitsbergen. If conditions allow, we’ll
make a landing on Ytre Norskøya, where whalers would
have their lookout posts.
JULY 16, 2022: MONACO GLACIER AND CRUISING
TOWARDS THE PACK ICE
During the night we head to Wood Fjord and its branch, the
Our first landing will be at Ny Ålesund. This settlement is in
Liefde Fjord. Our plan is to embark on a Zodiac cruise along
fact further north than Longyearbyen, making it THE
the broad glacier front of Monacobreen. This gives a unique
northernmost town. But… is a group of scientific stations, a
insight of the glacial forces and the unlimited forms of
post office and a single shop open for a few hours a real
icebergs. The ice front is named after Albert I of Monaco, who
town? You will have to judge for yourself. The setting is nice,
was a major sponsor of Svalbard research.
the scientific projects are very interesting, and so is the town
history. The Captain will try to get alongside, so we can enjoy
an easy walk through the area.
During the afternoon the ship will steer far north towards the
edge of the polar pack ice. How far north only time and
weather will tell, but the main target for us is just the ‘edge’,
In the afternoon, we continue further north into the fjord possibly at 80 degrees north! This is the kingdom of the polar
system, and depending on the ice situation, we may do a
Zodiac cruise along the Lilliehöök Glacier front… or enjoy a bear! As the pack ice retreats during summer, polar bears
lecture. ride the floes north, as this is where their prey - the seals -
resides. Bears who for unfortunate reasons do not ‘catch’ the
JULY 15, 2022: FORMER WHALING STATION AT ice moving north, are stranded on Svalbard all summer, and
SMEERENBURG AND YTRE NORSKØYA will have to sustain on berries, eggs and whatever whale
We have now entered North West Svalbard, which was cadavers they can find. A hard life indeed!
declared a national park in 1973. The day could begin with a
Zodiac cruise in Danskergattet, looking for seals in JULY 17, 2022: SJUØYANE AND DRIFT ICE, POLAR
Virgohamna, before crossing from Danskøya to BEAR COUNTRY AT 80 DEGREES AROUND EASTERN
Amsterdamøya to make a landing at Smeerenburg, the SVALBARD
legendary whaling town of 17th century. 200-plus men were During the day, lectures on polar mammals, environment
and/or culture can be enjoyed on board in the Viking Theater.
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Should we get into the pack ice where the sea usually is JULY 18, 2022: AMAZING BIRDLIFE AT ALKEFJELLET,
calm, a Zodiac cruise will be arranged. POLAR DESERT LANDSCAPE AT TORRELNESSET
In the morning we arrive and cruise slowly by the famous
Alkefjellet. If the weather is on “our side” we will have a good
view of the steep cliffs. The whole area is home to a dense
congregation of Brünichs guillemots. There is so many of the
birds, that hardly an inch is free. During the summer the
breeding pairs offer a wild view of frantic activity, both along
the cliffs and in the sea in front.
The part goal of the day is to reach the island Nordaustlandet
and hopefully its 7 (or 9, depending on how you count)
smaller islands Sjuøyane in the far north of Svalbard. The
almost vegetation-free, rocky islands are located around
1000 km more northernly than mainland Norway’s famous
Nordkapp.
More wildlife awaits us as we land at the polar desert
landscapes of Torrelnesset. The beach here is home to a
host of walruses that lay amongst each other. They feed on
the clams and any other mollusks that they can find in the
shallows of Svalbard’s waters.
JULY 19, 2022: THROUGH THE HINLOPEN STRAIT AND
FREEMANSUNDET, LANDING AT EDGEØYA
The main issue that can halt a circumnavigation of
Spitsbergen is the ice situation along Hinlopen Strait. If the
ice is passable, we can make it through the southern edge of
the Strait and cruise through Freemansundet that separates
Barentsøya and Edgeøya. We enjoy the views of the
massive Kapp Lee on our way and pass through into
Weather permitting, we will land and walk these most Storfjorden.
northern landmasses. These high Arctic islands are quite
barren, with moss and lichens covering the stones. The
birdlife is rich in this area and some of the rarer gulls frequent
these islands, so bring your binoculars.
At the end of the day, we will start cruising towards the
Hinlopen Strait that divides Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet.
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We plan to make a Zodiac landing along Edgeøya’s coast. mouth. In other words, we are guests in a very impressive
Edgeøya is the third largest island in Svalbard with an area show that unfolds before us.
of more than 5000 square kilometers.
JULY 21, 2022: CALL IN BEAUTIFUL BELLSUND,
VÅRSOLBUKTA AND CALYPSOBYEN
The west coast enjoys the warmer water coming up through
the Atlantic, so winter ice should now have melted. This
allows us to enter the southern fjord of Bellsund on this last
full day of exploration.
Bellsund has some of the richest coal layers in Svalbard, and
Svea Mine, far into the fjord, was formerly one of the biggest
During the night we will cross the southernmost part of communities on the island. But prices went down, and the
Svalbard, called Sørkapp. From here we will continue our coal mine is currently being dismantled.
way up the western coast.
We will stay in the fjord entrance and make landings at the
JULY 20, 2022: WILDLIFE AROUND HORNSUND AT Vårsol Bay. The biggest attraction here is the little auk cliff.
ISBJØRNEHAMNA Tundra is richly fertilized by hundreds of thousands of little
Now that we have passed the southern edge of Spitsbergen, auks, which the Svalbard reindeer love to graze. We will go
we arrive at the entrance to Hornsund. We will be able to see for a nice walk along the beach – and spot remains from early
buildings around Isbjørnhamna on the northern shore. This industrial eras.
is a polish research station, that has been here since 1957.
Here research subjects are: geophysics, seismic, During lunch, we’ll cross the fjord along the 4 km long (but
meteorology and the ionosphere. The work relationship quite narrow) island of Akseloya. We will make a Zodiac
between the polish researchers and the Norwegian polar landing at Calypsobyen in Recherche Fjord. Coal was
institute is very good, which secures the future of the station extracted here in the early 1900s, but the enterprise never
(as long as funding continues). attained full production. Today, Calypsobyen offers an
exciting landing that gives visitors a glimpse of the era of
Neo-Industrialism, when all opportunities for profit were tried
out. A pleasant walk can be made on the tundra behind the
buildings.
JULY 22, 2022: PRINCE KARLS FORLAND WITH HERDS
OF WALRUSES AROUND POOLEPYNTEN AND INTO
ISFJORDEN
During the night we have entered Forlandssundet, that
separates Prince Karls Forland from Spitsbergen. Our
The fjord is almost 30 kilometers long and many call it the destination is Poolepynten (Poole Point), a small headland
most beautiful, with many glaciers that calve into the waters named after the British whaler Jonas Poole. Today the area
as well as towering mountains along the shores. The is inhabited by herds of walruses who can be seen (and
mountaintops are most often covered by dense clouds and smelled!) from a distance. The large mammals flaunt their
East-Spitsbergen current often leads pack ice into the fjords tusks and whiskers, as well as their considerable bulk.
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After the visit, we are southbound towards the entrance to amazing wildlife, but to also get a better understanding of
the Isfjorden. each location and everything they see; From the flora and
fauna they come upon during each landing, to the culture and
On our way towards Longyearbyen, we hope to get our last history of each place being visited. This adds to the overall
glimpses of wildlife as well as the truly unique landscapes of experience, and becomes a memory our guests will cherish
Svalbard. back home.
JULY 23, 2022: LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN. A great constituent of this educational program is that by
DISEMBARKATION inviting experts in their field to share their knowledge with us,
Early in the morning the ship has returned to our starting we ensure that our guests also acquire a deeper appreciation
point in Longyearbyen. After breakfast and farewell greetings of the world they are encountering, and therefore, a clearer
to the expedition team and crew, disembarkation will take understanding of what actions can be taken by all of us to
place. Transfer is arranged to the airport. protect the environment and treat our planet with
consciousness and compassion. There will always be a
Please note that all the outings and landings rely on weather, historian, a biologist or zoologist, a glaciologist or geologist
sea and ice conditions being favorable both for the ship to and an ornithologist on board to help increase the guests’
access the areas, as for the zodiacs and kayaks to maneuver knowledge. In addition to the lectures, the experts are also
under adequate conditions, ensuring the safety of all our on deck during certain times to share their knowledge and
passengers and staff. For this reason, during moments of passion with the guests.
harsh weather and throughout the entire trip, Ocean Atlantic
has excellent public areas, such as wellness/sauna, In the evenings, we may also have bar talks, which are a
restaurant, bar and a library for our passengers to spend their more informal setting where a topic is brought up. Here the
spare time. Our ship is staffed by experts in the field who will experts talk about a topic which is then followed by Q&A. Last
also share great lectures along the way, ranging from but not least, during the daily briefings there are short
exploration history to biology, geology, ice and wildlife. presentations of a subject which is relevant to the program
next day or perhaps about something that was experienced
LECTURES BY NATRALISTS: Our primary focus is during the day.
knowledge, and we apply this to every aspect of a journey.
From the staff that forms our expedition team, to the routes PHOTOGRAPHY: We always have a dedicated expedition
our ship follows, and of course, the program onboard. photographer onboard to document the voyage and share
their passion for photography through lectures and during
landings and zodiac cruises. The Polar Regions are filled
with mesmerizing landscapes and amazing wildlife; and the
expedition photographer is available to help elevate your
photographic capabilities to beautifully capture the magical
moments of your voyage.
This allows us to provide comprehensive voyages, for our
guests to not only enjoy breathtaking landscapes and
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Your safety and comfort is our #1 priority, and your
WILDLIFE OBSERVATION: One of the greatest pleasures expedition leader will carefully plan for as many Zodiac
of our expeditions, is being able to experience the Polar excursions as possible, dependent upon the local weather
regions' wildlife from a safe distance, respectfully enjoying and prevailing conditions. In each case, the expedition leader
their beauty in their natural habitat. makes the final decision if the landing is possible or not.
Particular safety regulations apply on landings. All guests
receive a mandatory instruction of the safety guidelines. Life
jackets are mandatory to wear.
Please note, we highly recommend the use of waterproof
bags in order to protect your personal camera or binoculars,
as both hands have to be free of everything during boarding.
Participation is fairly easy and comfortable for able-bodied
guests, but can be more challenging for those with physical
Bridge : Due to its important role as a control center for all handicaps.
nautical and technical processes, the ship's bridge is a vital,
sensitive place. Therefore, the bridge may not be accessible Cruise Card / Payments / Credit Cards :At the time of
to the public at all times. Conditions permitting, we will be embarkation, you will receive your personal cruise card,
happy to welcome you into the bridge for a visit. Guests must which you should always have with you. This card is used on
be accompanied by the master or expedition leader. board as payment instrument (except in the onboard shop),
key card and identity card. All on board purchases from the
Stateroom service: Your stateroom is serviced daily. We bar, telephone, laundry, and the like are charged to your
provide a turn-down service. We provide meal to room only shipboard account.
for serious cases of guest being sick.
To activate your personal cruise card account, we accept
Zodiac landings: One feature of our expedition cruises Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.
includes landings and excursions aboard Ocean Atlantic's Alternately, you can deposit cash (US$ or EUR/exchange
fleet of 20 inflatable, motorized rubber "Zodiac" boats. The rate US$-EUR). At the end of the voyage, your account will
Zodiac brand has earned a well-deserved reputation as the be settled by the payment methods mentioned above.
sturdiest and safest small watercraft available. These boats
have a low draft and great stability. Zodiacs are constructed There is no currency exchange office onboard the vessel.
for professional use and are outfitted with a top-quality Onboard payment will be completed by your cruise card. For
outboard engine, yet their design minimally impacts the stays ashore during the cruise, we recommend changing
environment. minimal amount of the local currency in small bills, as most
of the ports and airports have exchange offices. Alternatively,
The Zodiacs are designed to provide unrestricted access to lots of shops and restaurants accept international credit
the world’s last great frontier. Their versatility enables us to cards. In bigger ports and cities, you have the possibility to
make landfall on remote shores, cruise along awe-inspiring withdraw cash from ATM’s.
coastlines and share breathtakingly close encounters with
whales, seals, penguins, seabirds and more. We will come If you choose to leave gratuity for the crew, the amount that
within arm’s reach of icebergs and set foot on land you authorize will be charged to the shipboard account. This
discovered by pioneering explorers just over a century ago. account can be activated with a major credit card. Be sure to
contact your credit card regarding provider regarding use of
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your credit cards overseas. Any questions regarding the bill stateroom. Please ensure that your ‘Data Roaming’ function
can be addressed by the ship’s hotel manager. is switched off.
Gratuities: Following international standards in the service Language Onboard: The official language aboard our
industry, it is customary to leave gratuity for the ship’s crew vessels is English; however, our expedition leaders and crew
at the end of the voyage. All gratuities will be divided among are knowledgeable in a variety of languages. If there is a
the crew. Typically, a recommended amount is large group, who desires communication in their own
approximately 8 EUR or 13.5 USD per person per day. language, we will make special arrangements to
Gratuity is, of course, not required and any gratuity payments accommodate their needs.
are voluntary.
Passport / Visa: Each passenger is responsible for ensuring
If you choose to leave gratuity for the crew, the amount that that he/she meets the applicable passport and visa
you authorize will be charged to the shipboard account. requirements for the duration of the trip. The passport is the
only valid proof of identity for all trips with the Ocean Atlantic.
Dress Code: The dress code on board is casual. Ties, An ID card is not sufficient.
jackets and evening dresses you may leave at home. It is
rather more important to wear the right clothes in order to Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after
adapt to the different weather conditions. We recommend arriving home from your destination. Although some
comfortable, breathable, waterproof and windproof clothing. countries may require shorter periods, we implement this 6-
Also, you should have a pair of gloves, thermal underwear month prerequisite to avoid situations where a country’s
and sturdy footwear in your luggage. For the captains and validity requirements may be amended between the time of
farewell cocktail, we recommend a smart casual dress style. your booking and departure. The name in your passport must
be identical to the name in all travel documentation. Costs
For specific packing recommendations, refer to the specific incurred due to insufficient travel documents are the
itinerary of interest. responsibility of the passenger.
Environment: As a tour operator for cruises in the Polar Please note that passports will be collected for clearing
Regions, which are some of the world’s most pristine formalities at the beginning of the voyage. The passports will
environments, we extremely emphasize environmental be kept safely by the crew during the whole voyage and will
awareness as well as sustainability. One of our top priorities be handed out on the last day. We therefore recommend
is to protect the environment and minimize our CO2- preparing copies of all documents before tour start.
emissions. All waste will remain onboard the vessel until we
return to shore and it's possible to dispose of waste. Reception: The daily office hours of the board reception are
from 06:00 until 23:00.
We ask that you show a deep respect for the unique nature,
and act according to the motto: leave nothing but footprints, Boutique: The selection of items available for purchase
take nothing but memories. varies by ship, and may include a range of warm and
Internet / Phone: Keep in mind, we will be cruising in a very practical clothing, as well as souvenirs, local arts and
remote region of the world. Where accessible, internet postcards at reasonable prices. A small selection of soap,
access is available for an extra charge. Mobile phone toothpaste and other personal effects are also sold.
reception may be possible in select regions along our route.
For further details please contact your mobile phone Health / Medical Emergency: Each of our vessels has a
operator. Prices can be found in the information folder in your small medical facility equipped with the necessary equipment
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and medicine to handle small emergencies. The infirmary is World Health Organization’s (WHO) official website. All
staffed at all times by a professionally licensed, English- passengers are personally responsible to ensure that they
speaking physician and nurse. Should a serious incident are medically fit to travel.
occur, the nearest hospital will be contacted. All guests must
have personal travel/health insurance. Safety / Security on board: Our ships comply with all safety
regulations and are ice-class vessels suitable for sailing in
Although we do not have an official requirement regarding polar environments. Upon arrival to the vessel, there will be
personal fitness, you should be able to move on board and a mandatory passenger briefing and safety drill before
ashore without the help of others. Please be aware that the departure. We will provide security information, practical
ship does not provide wheelchair accessible cabins. details regarding life onboard and introduce key personnel.
You will be informed where the safety equipment is located
Due to safety reasons a cruise is only possible for pregnant and how it is used. Each cabin is equipped with lifejackets.
women until the 24th week of pregnancy. The state of Once aboard, please familiarize yourself with the ship's
pregnancy has to be presented by a medical certificate. emergency rescue plan.
You must consult with your physician every important aspect Physical disabilities / Wheelchair accessibility: Guests
of your health-related issues, including sea-sickness, with physical disabilities are recommended to travel with an
vaccinations such as Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, malaria accompanying person. The particular processes on board
prophylaxis etc. to ensure that you are in good health to should be handled without external help. The gangway can
engage in overseas travel. In addition, you are expected to be – depending on the individual disability – a challenge. The
carry your own regular medications, which may not be angle of inclination of the gangway varies due to tide and
available aboard. The vessel carries a qualified physician different circumstances in the respective port. Please note
and has a limited infirmary with basic medications and that the guest’s participation in shore excursions as well as
equipment. Passengers are further advised that medical the (dis-)embarkation by Zodiac can be denied by the
evacuation, if available, is expensive, and we strongly expedition leader due to security reasons. The instructions
recommend you acquire medical insurance that would of the expedition leader must be followed. The ship is not
reimburse you for this cost. A mandatory Medical suitable for wheelchairs.
Questionnaire Form, duly filled in by each passenger is
required. Please note: all our overseas tours may require Seasickness / Stabilizers: The ship is equipped with
considerable walking and driving, sometimes on uneven, stabilizers in order to reduce the ship’s roll. However, these
dusty and bumpy road and snow conditions. You may also expeditions are hosted in remote regions, and it is possible
need to take stairs and inclines during the tour. No individual to periodically encounter changing environments and climate
assistance to passengers requiring wheelchair can be patterns, including rough seas and large swells. Seasickness
provided, as many places may not be wheelchair accessible patches (Scopoderm or similar) work solely or in part to help
and may be challenging for the physically handicapped. For
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, cure nausea for most people. These medicines can cause
such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite sleepiness. If you are prone to motion sickness, consult with
your doctor prior to departure to help ensure your comfort
protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease while travelling.
Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or via the CDC’s Internet Smoking: For safety reasons and to protect the health of our
site, at www.cdc.gov/travel. For information and health guests and employees, smoking is only allowed in
guidelines about outbreaks of infectious diseases such as designated areas on the outside decks. Smoking is not
COVID 19 and other disease abroad, please consult the permitted inside the vessel, in the stateroom or near the
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Zodiacs. Please remember to respect our natural package, but to ensure to safety of our guests and crew, we
environments, and dispose of cigarette butts in designated may be forced to change the route.
bins.
Rules for Landings & Excursions: When ashore, it is very
Special Dietary Requests : All meals on board the vessel important to show a deep respect for the unique nature, and
are chef-prepared. If you have special dietary requirements act according to the motto: leave nothing but footprints, take
(food allergies, intolerances, health conditions or religious nothing but memories. We also ask that you remain together
preferences), please inform us as early as possible - ideally, with your group, as we are truly in the wild and must remain
no later than 2 weeks before departure. In order to ensure extra vigilant of the wildlife and weather conditions around
efficient service, please re-confirm your requirements with us. Walking around independently is strictly prohibited. It is
the crew upon boarding the ship. essential to abide the strictly communicated safety rules.
Electrical Outlets: The ship has a 220v / 50 Hz cycle PLEASE DO NOT DELAY. BOOKING WILL ACCEPTED
system. Please check your appliances before use. 110-volt ON “FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS” DUE TO
appliances require an adapter prior to use aboard the ship. LIMITED SPACE ON CRUISE. NO GUARANTEE OF
CABIN CAN BE MADE UNLESS BOOKED AND PAID
The electrical outlets on board Ocean Atlantic are the so
called ‘F-type sockets’, round 2-pin, 220-240 V, grounded,
used in continental Europe and Russia. They take C, E, and RATES (CRUISE & LAND)
F-type 2-pin plugs. CRUISE RATES (PER PERSON RATES BASED ON
SHARING CABIN IN US DOLLARS)
Water: Tap water in the staterooms is drinkable. Water
supplies are filled up when the ship is in port. There is also CABIN CATEGORY & RATES (USD)
the possibility of converting seawater into drinking water. F E D C G B A
Normally, water is not rationed, but we do advise our guests
to pay attention to their water consumption. 3990 5690 6590 7290 7590 9990 N/A
Laundry: If you wish to have some laundry done while
aboard the ship, laundry service is available for an additional
fee.
Onboard Briefings: The Expedition Leader will conduct
regularly scheduled briefings to highlight key points in the
itinerary, organize excursions and communicate important
information.
Children: Due to safety precautions, children under 12 years
of age will be taken into consideration on each landing. It is
entirely at the Expedition Leader’s discretion to permit
children on excursions and shore landings.
Itinerary & Program Changes: As this is an expedition
cruise to the world’s most remote region, we are at the mercy
of Mother Nature. We have planned itineraries for each tour
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Cabin Category Size The above Cruise cost includes:
INCLUSIONS:
Category F: Inside Triple Cabin 18-21 Sq.m
Cabin featuring a double or two single beds
One night hotel stay with breakfast and dinner
and a fold out single bed, a relaxing sitting
area and a bathroom with bathtub. Located on
Dec 5 Charter flight Oslo-Longyearbyen-Oslo
11-day/10-night cruise with Ocean Atlantic in a shared
Category E: Inside Cabin 18-21 Sq.m outside/inside double stateroom with private
Large inside cabin featuring a double or two
bathroom/toilet in the category chosen
single beds, a relaxing sitting area, and a
bathroom with a bathtub. Located on Dec 5
English-speaking expedition team
Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
Category D: Porthole Cabin 11-12 Sq.m
Featuring two single beds, private Near-port town walks with expedition team
bathroom, and a porthole. Located on
Dec 4
Information briefings and lectures by expedition team
Full board on ship
Category C: Window Cabin 12-13 Sq.m
This standard cabin has two single beds,
private bathroom, and a window. Located Free coffee, tea and afternoon snacks on the ship
on Dec 5
Welcome and farewell cocktails
Category G: Outside Single Cabin 9-10 Sq.m Taxes, tariffs and AECO fees
Cabin features a single bed, private
bathroom and a porthole. Located on Dec Special photo workshop
4
Welcome and farewell cocktails
Category B: Panorama Window Suite 20-23 Sq.m
Featuring a double bed or two single
Digital visual journal link after voyage, including voyage
beds, a sofa bed that enable triple
log, gallery, species list and more!
accommodation, a relaxing sitting area,
private bathroom and windows. Located
on Dec 7 & 8
Not Included: Any international airfare whether on
scheduled or charter flights; passport and visa expenses;
Category A: Panorama Window Suite 19-24 Sq.m Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore;
Featuring a double bed or two single baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is
beds, a relaxing sitting area, private strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all
bathroom and windows. Located on Dec 5 items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage
charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary
gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other
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service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided), ZODIAC:
Travel insurance, Cancellation insurance, Extra excursions
and activities not mentioned in the itinerary, Single room Essential for expedition cruises, Zodiacs are robust boats
supplement, Meals not on board the ship, Beverages (other that can go up on a beach, a rocky outcrop, a river bank or
than coffee and tea), Tips for the crew (we recommend USD even an ice floe push through bergy bits of ice floating in the
14 per person per day), Personal expenses, Any other water.
expenses not mentioned under 'Price includes'.
HIKING:
The opportunity to simply set foot on the Polar regions is a
great experience, but to walk amid its white emptiness on a Rubber Boots: All passengers are provided a pair of sturdy
mini expedition is truly an unbeatable adventure. rubber boots to keep the feet warm and dry for all landings.
Read more. Sizes need to be pre-ordered with Oceanwide Expeditions at
least eight weeks prior to departure. A voucher will be sent
KAYAKING: with final travel documents approximately four weeks prior to
departure. Requesting equipment items without a pre-order
and voucher is not possible while boarding the vessel. Boots
need to be returned to the expedition team at the end of the
voyage.
Shore Excursions and Zodiac Cruising: Our cruises
emphasize active wildlife and nature experiences. Guided
shore excursions, walks, wildlife spotting, and Zodiac cruises
are included in the fare and offered to all passengers during
the voyage.
Travel Insurance: Pollina Tours do not sell any Travel
Insurance. We strongly recommend that you must directly
Glide through the waters and take in the royal grace of the obtain from any Insurance company of your choice a
icebergs, see the varied birds and seals, and maybe even comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage, including but not
the whales in their natural habitat under the supervision of limited to trip cancellation, delay, loss of deposit, medical
experienced kayak guides, who will... expenses, personal accidents and death, loss of baggage,
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personal belongings. “Cancel for Any Reason” travel total tour cost will be charged for any cancellation made
insurance policy is one option that you must discuss with between 239-210 days before departure. A 75% cancellation
your Travel Insurance Company, as it offers a wider range of fee will be charged for any cancellation made between 209-
coverage if you cancel for any reason. Cruise company 180 days before departure. 100% cancellation penalty will be
requires you to purchase from travel insurance company of charged if tour is cancelled within 179 days of departure. It is
your choice a mandatory medical evacuation and repatriation mandatory for passenger to make all cancellations in writing,
cover. Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation stating the reason for cancellation and same must be
Insurance is mandatory. Trip cancellation insurance is received in our office. Most refunds generally take 6-8 weeks
optional but highly recommended. Minimum recommended to process.
coverage: $ 200,000.00 per person. In case of a medical
problem arising during the voyage, either on board or on Travel Documents: It is the sole responsibility of each
shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or passenger/tourist to obtain and verify that all of their travel
repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs documents, such as passport, visa, and airline tickets,
belongs solely to the passenger. Most Travel Insurance vaccination requirements etc are in order and meets the
companies want you to buy insurance at the time of making guidelines to embark on the trip.
your initial tour deposit to obtain the best coverage. Please
contact and discuss all options available to you from the Group hotel booking: POLLINA TOURS makes the
Travel Insurance companies of your choice before signing up booking of the hotel room in the specified hotel in “Standard”
on the tour. twin-bedded (two single beds) rooms or “Standard” double
bedded (one double bed) room with private facilities, unless
Tour Payment: We require 25% deposit per person at the you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded
time of booking. The second payment of 25% will due 180 room category. Special requests, such as bed types,
days before departure. The Third payment of 25% will be due smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to
120 days before departure. The final remaining balance availability. Room selection in all cases, unless otherwise
payment will be due 90 days before departure. Please make reserved, is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's
check payable to the Tour Operator POLLINA TOURS AND management on a run-of-house basis.
TRAVEL, INC.
Meals: POLLINA TOURS make the reservation for the Meals
Cancellation and Refund: Once booked, the Tour involves arrangements at the hotel/cruise ships or local restaurants
a cancellation penalty if it is cancelled by you for any reason based on their Buffet or Set Meal menu basis policy. All
or for any circumstances beyond the control of Pollina Tours efforts are made to offer sumptuous Vegetarian and Non-
& Travel, Inc, its agents, and its service providers. We highly Vegetarian menu choice to the Group members. However,
recommend purchasing Travel Insurance policy from the Pollina Tours cannot make multiple meal menu request
travel insurance company of your choice, covering all based on each group members’ individual request, personal
eventualities including, but not limited to, trip delay, trip taste, likes and dislikes. No Special Dietary request can be
cancellation, medical evacuation, illness, disease, death, guaranteed.
accident etc that can protect yourself from cancellation
penalties, in case the tour is cancelled by you or due to Airline Group Booking & Seat Arrangements: POLLINA
circumstances beyond the control of Pollina Tours, its TOURS makes the booking with the Group Department of
agents, or service providers. A 10 % cancellation fee will be the airline, which means all the group members must travel
charged for any cancellation made once the tour is booked together to and from a common gateway, as one Group. The
with deposit. A 25% cancellation fee of the total tour cost per Group tickets are lower fare tickets and carry restrictions.
person will be charged for any cancellation made between The tickets are nonrefundable, non-transferrable, non–re-
270-240 days before departure. A 50% cancellation fee on routable, and non-endorsable. Policies governing seat
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assignments for groups vary greatly by airline. Most airlines expenses due to delay or change in schedules of airline, rail,
currently offer preferred seating, a system which allows them motor coach, cruise or any transportation companies etc,
to charge additional fees for preferable seats. As a result, hotel overbooking or default, sickness, injury, death,
many seats displayed on airline seat maps are set aside for weather, strike, political or social unrest, disease, epidemic,
clients willing to pay additional fees for them. Some seats pandemic, terrorism, natural calamities, quarantine or any
may only be accessible at airport check-in. Specific Seat other causes beyond the control of Pollina Tours & Travel,
assignments preferences are not guaranteed by Pollina its agents and suppliers of services. All such losses or
Tours. Loss of assignments may occur, at any time, due to incidental expenses will have to be borne by the passengers.
airline schedule changes, or even as a result of individual Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour. Obtaining a
passengers making changes directly with airlines on their suitable travel insurance policy to cover the medical and non-
group seat assignments. In many cases, airlines will not medical eventualities from any Travel Insurance company of
assign seats for groups until the group booking is closed for your choice is solely the responsibility of each
ticketing usually 30 days prior to departure. At this time, passenger/tourist booked on our tour. Pollina Tours & Travel
Pollina Tours will do all possible to seat passengers together reserves the right to accept or reject any person as tour
and in the best available seats. However, it may not be participants, to expel any tour participants from the tour, to
possible for Pollina Tours to assign seats of each make changes in the itinerary whenever the company deems
passenger's personal choice. Once assigned, typically seats it is necessary for the comfort, safety and convenience of the
may only be changed at airport check-in. Domestic US participants or their agents/service providers. Although, all
flights, as well as flights within Europe, do not permit group safety measures are taken by our suppliers to ensure you
seat assignments. Airline reservation agents are often have an enjoyable and safe tour. However, our Service
prohibited from assisting with seat requests for Group provider will require you to sign their responsibility form to not
Reservations from individual passengers. hold them responsible for any injury, accident, death, etc,
caused to you during any adventure tourism activities, jungle
Cruise Cabin Booking: Pollina Tours makes the booking safari, etc. which is beyond their control. All prices are quoted
on board the cruise ship in the cabins mentioned in the chart in US Dollars. The transportation, airlines, rail, cruise, ferry
above with private facilities, unless you have specifically companies, etc, concerned are not to be held responsible for
requested and paid for an upgraded cabin category. Special any act, omission, or events during the time passengers are
requests, such as bed types, upgrades to higher category, not on board their carriers and conveyance. The passenger’s
smoking preference and adjacent rooms are subject to contract in use by the airline carrier, when issued, shall
availability. constitute the sole contract between the transportation
company and the purchaser of the Tour(s) and/or
Responsibility: Pollina Tours & Travel, Inc. and/or their passengers. Typically, check- in time at the hotels is 3:00 PM
agents give notice that all tickets, vouchers and the coupons and check out time is 12 noon. Sequence of the itinerary is
issued by them and all arrangements for transportation or for subject to change, due to circumstances beyond our control.
conveyance/hotel accommodation, sightseeing, excursions, The itineraries published are for reference only and are
etc, made by them, as AGENTS of the passenger upon the subject to change due to weather and ice conditions, or due
express condition that they shall not be held liable for any to any other reason beyond our control, at the Master's and
injury, damage, loss , accident, death, delay or irregularity Expedition Leader's discretion without prior notice.
which may be occasioned either by reason or defect of any Passengers have no right to any refund, any other
vehicle, or through the act or default of any person or consideration or claim whatsoever in the event of inevitable
company engaged in conveying or housing the passengers itinerary changes. The passenger must sign a passenger
or in connection therewith, or of any hotel proprietor or contract which constitutes the sole contract and his/her
employee. Pollina Tour and/ or their agents can accept no agreement to all the terms and conditions relative to the
responsibility for cancellation penalties or losses or incidental cruise. By accepting the cruise ticket, the passenger also
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agrees to its terms & conditions. For complete terms and
conditions of the cruise ship, please visit their website
www.albatros-expeditions.com/terms-conditions
PLEASE CONTACT POLLINA TOURS & TRAVEL, INC.
TODAY TO BOOK YOUR CRUISE SPACE:
95 BROADWAY SUITE # 5,
HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801
Tele:(516) 358 1301
email: pollin@earthlink.net
web: www.pollinatour.com
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