To confirm your reservation, a $300-per-person deposit is required when booking a 7-day or shorter vacation. When booking an 8-day or longer vacation, a deposit of $600 per person is required. Deposit is required within 24 hours of booking. Booking information must include passenger’s full name, nationality, date of birth, and gender. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Checks, money orders, American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted as forms of payment.

Travel is in Economy Class via IATA carriers, according to the route of the published itinerary. All airfares are subject to change without notice. SAS, Finnair, Icelandair, or other IATA carriers are responsible only for the air travel portion of the program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the airline ticket.

Group bookings are welcome. Special booking conditions apply. Please inquire with our reservations department for further details.

The MV Polar Star, built in 1969, is the first former icebreaker to be fully converted for expedition cruising, and therefore ranks highly among Arctic expedition cruise ships. The ship has a comfortable restaurant, large lounge, lecture room, a library, and a bar. There are no elevators on the ship.

MS Fram was built in Fincantieri, Italy in 2007 and is owned by Hurtigruten. MS Fram is specifically designed for expedition voyaging. She operates in Spitsbergen and Greenland in the summer and Antarctica in the winter. MS Fram has multiple large public areas to enjoy during sea crossings and in between land excursions. The ship has a beautiful dining room, a large observation lounge, lecture halls, a library and fitness room.

Both ships have a fleet of Zodiacs and Polarcirkel boats for excursions

A limited selection of triple cabins, as well as double cabins for single occupancy, is available on all ships. Four bed cabins are available on MS Fram.

Smoking is only permitted out on deck.

There is no dress code on board. To be adequately dressed on shore excursions, you should pack a pair of hiking boots (except for Antarctica as hiking boots are not allowed there), waterproof and windproof jacket and pants, a warm hat, a pair of windproof gloves, innergloves (we recommend wool), two sets of long underwear, a warm woolen sweater, and warm socks. In addition, we suggest two or three changes of indoor clothing, a pair of regular shoes to wear on board ship, a warm jacket (down), and a pair of solid rubber boots.

A small backpack for shore excursions is recommended, as are high UV -factor sunblock and a pair of good-quality sunglasses. There are limited goods in the gift store on board so you should bring whatever toiletries you might need during the voyage, as well as a supply of any medications you take. In the height of summer in Greenland, mosquitos can be abundant, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. If you plan to use any electrical equipment, an adapter and converter are required. Should you suffer from seasickness, don’t forget your remedies. And last but not least, binoculars and a camera are a must! (A limited supply of film is sold on board.)

We strongly encourage passengers to purchase travel insurance.

Greenland is the largest island in the world, with 85 percent of its area covered with ice. Since there are no roads connecting towns and villages, snow scooters, dog sleds, airplanes, and ships are utilized to get around. Greenland is part of Denmark, but with the introduction of Home Rule in 1979, the island has moved towards relative independence based on parliamentary democracy. The 56,000 people living in Greenland are predominantly Inuit. Today, fishing is the all-dominating trade and accounts for 95 percent of total exports, but in outlying areas, seal and whale catches are of great importance. For centuries, the Inuit philosophy has been to live at one with nature.

Greenland‘s waters are home to a number of different species of whales—including the Blue, Fin, Humpback, Minke, and Killer whales—as well as numerous seals. There are over 50 species of birds, including the Arctic tern, Black guillemot, Brunnich’s guillemot, and raven, as well as four protected species of birds of prey. In western Greenland you’ll find reindeer and musk ox. There are no forests in Greenland but there are approximately 500 different species of plants, including five kinds of orchid.

The average temperature in the summer is approximately 46 degrees Fahrenheit, with daylight around the clock. Deep into the fjords—at Kangerlussuaq, for example— temperatures can be as high as 71 degrees Fahrenheit.

Yes, as long as the weather is clear, the Midnight Sun can be seen from May through July.

Some landings are by Polarcirkel boats, and the terrain on shore may be fairly rugged and steep, so you should be reasonably sure-footed and in good physical condition.

We consider it a priority to have well-qualified tour leaders and guides on board who coordinate every aspect of the tour and share their knowledge of Greenland and Arctic conditions during shore excursions and on-board lectures.

Yes, the ship has laundry facilities.

Yes, Laundry service is offered on board.

Yes, there is a doctor and a nurse on board MS Fram all year.

Luggage handling is available to and from the ship.

The MS Fram has an electrical supply of 220 volts. An adapter and converter are required. Electrical outlets on board ship are recessed and have round prongs.

We do our best to meet special dietary needs. Special meal requests should be made well before departure.

A valid passport is required for U.S. and Canadian citizens to enter Iceland and Greenland. A visa is not necessary.

Inoculations are not necessary for travelers to Greenland and Iceland.

Inoculations are not necessary for travelers to Greenland and Iceland.

American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. Also, when boarding you will receive a Cruise Card, which you can use as form of payment, until settling your account at the end of your cruise.

On our Greenland programs a NOK 50 (approx. $9) per day gratuity is recommended but is solely at the discretion of the guest.

The ship has an Internet café.

Members of AARP enjoy a discount of $150 per cabin.

Lonely Planet: Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands is usually available at larger bookstores. More information can be found at Greenland Tourism’s website: www.visitgreenland.com. You will also find suggested reading on our website: www.hurtigruten.us.

The ship has two cabins for physically-challenged guests.

Itineraries are subject to change due to weather and ice conditions.