Hiking the Surreal Terrain of the Arctic and Antarctica

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What will the weather be like in the polar regions?

Weather is always an unknown factor and can change quickly and often. Temperatures can be cold, though not perhaps as cold as you might expect. On calm sunny days, it can feel quite warm. But wet, windy weather must also be expected. Wind chill factor is always a consideration.

What would be the longest delay for medical attention during an Arctic trip?

In Svalbard, a medevac is usually not more than a few hours away. In East Greenland, an evacuation via a remote airfield or to the hospital in Ittoqqortoormiit could take 1-3 days. All scenarios are highly weather dependent. It is therefore obligatory to acquire a travel insurance that also includes coverage for medical repatriation costs and evacuation by helicopter, plane, or ship. After the booking process, you will be asked to provide us with details of your acquired insurance policy. If you are in poor health or in doubt, please consult your physician for a check-up. All passengers need to be healthy enough to travel to remote places with limited or no medical facilities. On our motor vessels, we sail with a qualified physician at all times. The infirmary on board our motor vessels is only suited for first-aid care, however, and on our sailing vessel we have no doctor or medical facility.

What is the currency used aboard the ship?

Will I be able to change currency on board?