Arctic Odyssey - From Norway to Svalbard

Single stateroom with porthole - 14 m²
FROM $10,595 $3,179 p.p.

Standard single Stateroom onboard, located on deck 3. This is a conveniently located Stateroom close to the Mudroom which facilitates access to the Zodiacs during embarkation and disembarkation to begin your adventures.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Triple Shared Stateroom with Porthole - 18-22 m²
FROM $7,195 $2,159 p.p.

Our triple staterooms are ideal for solo travelers who want to share a cabin with other solo travelers of the same gender. Each room has three single beds, a porthole, and a private bathroom. Located on Deck 3, they are close to the mudroom and loading platforms. Triple staterooms accommodate three travelers.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

If you are traveling solo and want to share a room with others, just book your F cabin, and we will match you with two other same-gender travelers.

Double stateroom with French Balcony - app. 14 m²
FROM $8,895 $2,669 p.p.

The French Balcony Stateroom is a standard Stateroom with a French balcony, one queen-sized bed (150x200 cm), floor-to-ceiling windows, and a bathroom. All French Balcony Staterooms are located on Deck 7.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Twin/Double stateroom with porthole - 13-22 m²
FROM $8,395 $2,519 p.p.

The Staterooms are perfect for those who wish a comfortable base during their stay onboard Ocean Albatros. The standard Staterooms all have a double bed or 2 single beds and a bathroom. They are located on deck 3 and 4. Please note the cabin layout and size may vary.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

If you are traveling solo and want to share a room with others, just book your D cabin, and we will match you with two other same-gender travelers.

Twin/Double stateroom with balcony - app. 18-22 m²
FROM $9,195 $2,759 p.p.
This type of Stateroom on Ocean Albatros is located on decks 4 & 6. They have a balcony, a double bed or two single beds, and a bathroom.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Superior Twin/Double stateroom with balcony - app. 22-25 m²
FROM $9,595 $2,879 p.p

The most abundant type of Stateroom on Ocean Albatros is located on decks 4 & 6. They have a balcony, a double bed or two single beds, a bathroom.

The Superior Balcony Staterooms also include a seating area complete with a table and chair. Additionally, a select few of the Superior Balcony Staterooms are equipped with a sofa that can serve as a bed for a third occupant.

If you prefer to book two staterooms with connecting doors, this is possible under this category upon request.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

If you are traveling solo and want to share a room with another person, just book your C Sup cabin, and we will match you with another same-gender travelers.

Grand Twin/Double stateroom with balcony - app. 25-30 m²
FROM $10,095 $3,029 p.p.
The Grand Balcony Staterooms are located on deck 4. They have a balcony, a double bed or two single beds, and a bathroom.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Twin/Double suite with balcony - 30-32 m2
FROM $11,995 $3,599 p.p.

Ocean Albatros has 2 Balcony Suites on board located on deck 6. The suites feature double or twin beds and a work desk, bathroom, and a large balcony. The balcony suites can host 2 people.

Guests staying in our suites additionally have unlimited access to our specialty restaurant, upgraded toiletries, a stocked minibar, wine and fruit at the start of the voyage, and free laundry service.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Please note that it is not possible to book this type of cabin if you are travelling as a single traveller.

Twin/Double junior suite with balcony - 36-39 m²
FROM $15,395 $4,619 p.p.

The 4 junior suites aboard Ocean Albatros have a great view from their location high up on the ship on deck 7. Guests staying in our suites additionally have unlimited access to our specialty restaurant, upgraded toiletries, a stocked minibar, wine and fruit at the start of the voyage, and free laundry service.

The suites feature a double bed or twin beds, sofa bed, seating area, a spacious bathroom and a private balcony. The suite can accommodate up to 3 people.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Please note that it is not possible to book this type of cabin if you are travelling as a single traveller.

Premium Double/Twin suite with balcony - 42 m² – FS (Freydis Suite)
FROM $17,295 $5,189 p.p.

The second largest of all the staterooms on board the Ocean Albatros is the Premium Suite. This 2-bedroom suite features a double bed (or twin beds), a sofa bed, table and chair, a balcony and a spacious bathroom.

It is located on deck 4. If desired, a third guest can occupy the suite using the sofabed. This additional guest will also receive 50% off our already discounted rate.

Guests staying in our suites additionally have unlimited access to our specialty restaurant, upgraded toiletries, a stocked minibar, wine and fruit at the start of the voyage, and free laundry service.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Please note that it is not possible to book this type of cabin if you are travelling as a single traveller.

Twin/Double family suite with French balcony - 50 m² – BS (Brynhilde Suite)
FROM $17,295 $5,189 p.p.

This suite is the largest of all the staterooms and is only available on board the Ocean Albatros. The Double-Bedroom, Family Suite is located on Deck 7, accommodating up to 5 people on two double beds and a sofa bed.

Guests staying in our suites additionally have unlimited access to our specialty restaurant, upgraded toiletries, a stocked minibar, wine and fruit at the start of the voyage, and free laundry service.

All stateroom types contain a safety box, television, refrigerator, several 230 W power and USB outlets—additionally, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and a hairdryer are also included.

Please note that it is not possible to book this type of cabin if you are travelling as a single traveller.

Payments for the cruise are to be made in USD by credit card according to the following schedule:

• First 25 % - A deposit will be required at time of booking.
• Final 75 % - 90 days prior to the cruise
• If booking is made less than 90 days before to departure, full payment is due within 72 hours.

In case of cancellation of the cruise cancellation fees are:  

• Cancellations received 180 days or more prior to departure, are refundable less an administration fee of a minimum of USD 1000 per person.  
• From 179 days to 91 days prior to departure cancellation costs are 25% of the total cruise tariff.  

From 90 days until departure cancellation costs are 100% of the total cruise tariff. 

Our general inclusions cover the following: full board on the ship (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks), complimentary non-alcoholic beverages available at dinner, 24-hour access to free tea and coffee, Zodiac landings and excursions with an English-speaking expedition team, taxes, tariffs, and landing fees, and a link to a digital visual journal.

Additionally, rubber boots are available for borrowing at no extra charge. Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner (selected labels and brands, served at our a-la-carte dinners).

For additional details, please see the full inclusions under the itinerary.

• Medical Insurance with coverage up to 200 000 USD
• Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Single room supplement and stateroom upgrades
• Meals not on board the ship
• Beverages (other than coffee and tea)
• Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
• Personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
• Flights

Minors under the age of 18 must be travelling with a parent or responsible adult over the age of 21 in the same stateroom as well as on shore excursions for the duration of the voyage. If the minor is not travelling with a parent, a Child Travel Consent Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and received by AE prior to the release of travel documents.

As we travel in remote areas and for safety reasons, Albatros Expeditions (AE) cannot accommodate children under 8 years of age (weight of 29 kg and 1.2 m. tall). Although AE accepts children over 8 years of age there is no childcare or special programming onboard. In addition, safety harnesses and seating equipment are not provided for children onboard any AE excursion or shuttle service. Guests may use their own approved safety harnesses and seating equipment provided the vehicles have compatible equipment to safely secure the child. This equipment is not guaranteed, and AE reserves the right to refuse any child above the age of 8 years of age and below 14 years of age on any shore excursion or shuttle for safety concerns.

Passengers must be 21 years or older to consume or purchase alcohol onboard. AE reserves the right to refuse to serve anyone who in its sole judgment is deemed impaired and a risk to the health and safety of passengers and ship’s crew.

Albatros Expeditions welcomes disabled guests; however, guests must realize that there are inherent risks associated with traveling onboard ships that are configured for expedition cruise travel. It is vital to notify the agent (in writing) at the time of booking! While we would be more than happy to have all guests on board no matter their limitations, it is important for us that you know all the information before you decide to book an expedition with us.

At the start of our journey, we do a safety drill where the elevators are turned off. This means all guests need to use the stairs from their cabin to the top deck (deck 7). The same applies during rough weather.

While, our staff can help during boarding, with room service and other needs but cannot provide 24/7 assistance or lifting. Guests needing assistance and those who are physically disabled must be accompanied by someone who assumes full responsibility for any assistance necessary during the cruise and in the event of an emergency. 

Moreover, guests requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. Please be aware that some ports of call, shore excursions, docks, gangways and other requirements may prevent a wheelchair-bound guest from leaving the vessel; any decisions regarding this will be made by the Expedition Leader or ship’s captain. 

Albatros Expeditions presently operates two expedition vessels, the Ocean Victory and the Ocean Albatros. And each has two cabins available to guests requiring wheelchair access.

For this voyage, we are offering an outbound flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo at the additional cost of USD 350 per person. If you need help with other flights & additional land arrangements, please get in touch for an appropriate referral to one of our preferred travel partners in your location.

Arctic:

• Embarkation: 3-5 p.m. on the first day
• Disembarkation: 8-10 a.m. on the final day
• For Arctic expeditions, most passengers arrive on the day of embarkation. In select cases, we may provide charter flights to/from your embarkation and disembarkation ports. If you travel on a commercial flight, be aware that the vessel won't delay departure for late arrivals.
• For departing flights from your disembarkation port, we strongly advise against scheduling anything prior to noon (12 p.m.)

Furthermore, as travel in polar regions can be highly unpredictable, we strongly recommend obtaining trip interruption insurance. Please note, these times are for reference and may be subject to slight changes. You will receive an Embarkation Letter with the most up-to-date information approximately one month before your departure.

You can bring the usual luggage allowance of 20 kg in addition to your hand luggage. Should you have more than one suitcase, our reception team will be happy to store it for you during the voyage. This will allow you to enjoy more free space in your stateroom. 

Upon check-in, you will be required to present your Cruise Ticket and passport. Luggage tags will be handed out prior to check-in by an Albatros Expeditions representative at the pier. It is important that ALL pieces of luggage have luggage tags attached to them. Please attach these to your check-in luggage prior to check-in at the pier. 

An expedition cruise to the polar regions requires a relatively large variety of clothing. On shore, we can expect temperatures of -2°C to 8°C. On the ocean, when observing wildlife from the decks, temperatures will rarely be above 2 degrees. Add to this a strong and often humid wind, and the necessity of warm wind—and waterproof clothes, gloves, and hats—becomes obvious.

So, what is the secret of keeping warm? Layers! They insulate trapped air, and you can adjust them depending on whether you are feeling hot or cold. Proper and suitable clothing is a necessity for the voyage. Select lightweight technical fabrics engineered to lead moisture away, keeping you dry and warm. For example, this could be a wool base layer from the inside out, a sweater or fleece as the mid layer and a wind-and waterproof jacket as the outer layer. For the legs, it could be a wool base layer, tightly woven leisure pants as the middle layer and wind- and waterproof pants as the outer layer.

A pair of strong slip-resistant hiking shoes/boots are ideal to wear on board and excellent for strolling in the villages or hiking nearby. On board the ship, the dress code is casual, so bring practical clothes to wear on board and for landings/excursions. However, some guests choose to dress up for dinner.

Our team will provide a briefing on the best way to layer your clothing once you are on board.

Please note parkas are available on board for free in case of Antarctic expeditions only. Sturdy rubber boots are available to borrow on board for free, in Arctic and Antarctica expeditions.

Please have a look at our packing list here.

Approximately one month before the departure, we send all the final documents including:

• Cruise tickets
• Flight Tickets
• Embarkation letter
• Pre-departure guide
• Albatros Cruise Ticket and General Terms & Conditions
• Pre-Boarding Health Declaration (to be completed on the day of arrival and given at check-in on the ship)

To ensure a safe and secure journey, your insurance policy must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Medical evacuation coverage of at least USD 200,000 per person.
• Proof of insurance, as our expedition staff may need to verify this on board.
• Coverage for all pre-existing health conditions, medical treatments, and evacuations in every area visited during the voyage.

Please note that Albatros Expeditions is not liable for any medical or health issues that may arise during the trip. In the event of an emergency, our team will coordinate with the nearest possible medical facility. Decisions will be made collectively by the ship’s captain, our medical staff, and the expedition leader. Agreeing to these terms is a prerequisite for embarking on your journey.

As a suggestion, many of our customers have previously used the following international insurance companies:

• AXA
• Allianz
• World Nomad

Please note that these insurers may only offer coverage to travellers from certain geographical regions, so we advise to contact them directly for more information.

The currency used on board is USD. On board, we accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please note that for cash payments, only USD is accepted and there is no currency exchange office on board the vessel.

During check-in on board, you will receive your personal cruise card, which you should carry with you at all times, as it also serves as your identification card. All purchases made on board, including those from the bar, telephone, and laundry, will be charged to your shipboard account. After check-in, our reception will pre-authorize your credit card. In some cases, 100 USD might be reserved, which guarantees that the credit card is open and there are funds available to pay for any charges. The initial pre-authorization will be removed after a few days and the amount will not be charged. At the end of the voyage, you will be asked to visit reception and settle your shipboard account.

Before and after the cruise in Ushuaia, most shops and restaurants accept credit cards. There are also several ATMs around Ushuaia if you wish to withdraw local currency. Please note that taxis do not accept credit cards, but payment in USD is normally possible if agreed upon in advance.

Most credit cards are secured with automatic geographic control. As a starting point, your card is only active for purchases in your country of residence and online until you use it in another country. When you are on a voyage, it can sometimes occur that a transaction is declined by the bank due to this geographic control. To avoid this, we recommend activating your card in advance not just for the locations you’ll be visiting during your trip, but also for Miami, USA, where the payment system of Ocean Victory/Albatros is registered. You can do this by contacting your credit card provider regarding the use of your credit cards abroad and informing them of your voyage, activating the locations you’re visiting as well as the US, and the duration of this overseas activation until your return home.

Keep in mind, we will be cruising in a very remote region of the world. Mobile phone reception will be lost shortly after leaving ports. Internet signal is downloaded to the vessel via satellite connection and distributed on board through a Wi-Fi system. Connection to the ship’s Wi-Fi net with your phone or computer is available for a charge from the reception.

The quality and speed of the internet is dependent on the number of users and the satellite receiving conditions, especially the further south, we cruise. In Antarctica we can often experience total block-out of the signal. Remember to switch off ‘Data Roaming’ function on your mobile device. For further details, please contact your mobile phone operator.

Full board is included on all cruises, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon snacks, and free tea and coffee available 24/7, along with a welcome and farewell cocktail. Dinners always offer a meat option, fish option, and vegetarian option. Our onboard bar provides a variety of cocktails, beers, non-alcoholic drinks, and water. All meals are prepared by our chef. If you have any special dietary requirements (allergies, intolerances, health conditions, or religious preferences), please inform us as early as possible, ideally at least 2 weeks before departure. To ensure efficient service, please reconfirm your requirements with the crew when you board the ship.

We always try to offer two activities per day, usually either a landing or a Zodiac cruise. However, this is dependent on the weather conditions. Our captain and expedition leader will communicate this to guests through regularly scheduled briefings onboard. Albatros Expeditions reserves the right to modify landings and locations visited during a voyage based on the prevailing weather conditions to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all our guests and staff.

A typical expedition day may look like this (subject to weather and sea conditions):

• 06:45: Wake-up call
• 07:00-08:00: Breakfast
• 08:30-11:30: Morning activity - landing and/or Zodiac cruise
• 12:30-13:30: Lunch during vessel repositioning
• 14:30-17:30: Afternoon activity - landing and/or Zodiac cruise
• 18:30-19:30: Evening recap and briefing with the Expedition Team
• 19:30: Dinner
• 21:00: Evening entertainment or presentations with the Expedition Team

We offer the following activity and excursion:

Skarsvåg: The North Cape (120 USD/p.p.)

Stand on the northernmost point of Europe - the edge of a continent, and gateway to the high Arctic! 

Explore the majesty of the Arctic on this unforgettable bus excursion to the North Cape, Europe’s northernmost point. Begin your journey from the charming fishing village of Skarsvåg, the northernmost fishing village in the world. From here, board a comfortable bus and travel through breathtaking Arctic landscapes. As you traverse the rugged terrain, marvel at the dramatic coastal cliffs and vast, open tundra that define this remote region. This tour is ideal for those seeking to experience the raw beauty of the Arctic without the physical demands of hiking. Find more information here.

Kayaking (345 USD/p.p.)
We also offer kayaking on this departure. The cost is 345 USD per person, and it can only be booked and paid for onboard in USD. 

How to Book: If you have any questions or would like to add an excursion to your trip, feel free to reach out, and we’ll include the cost in your package.  

You will receive a digital visual journal link approximately 2-3 weeks after the end of your voyage. This will include the voyage log, gallery, species list, and more!

In case of a forgotten item on board, please get in touch with us at info@albatros-expeditions.com

You can find more useful information in our terms and conditions and FAQ.