All rates are quoted and payable in EUR and we accept payment by wire transfer. Payment by credit card can be arranged upon request however 3% will be added to cover credit card fees.

A booking is considered secure when a 30% deposit has been received along with the completed Booking Form. The remaining 70% balance is due 100 days before the expedition departure date.

You can cancel free of charge up to one year before the departure date.

If you cancel between one year and 100 days prior to the departure date, the 30% deposit will not be refunded.

If you cancel less than 100 days prior to the departure date, 100% of the expedition cost will be charged.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@minimalimpactcruises.com

Included in the price is:

• Shipboard accommodation with regular housekeeping for all nights onboard
• One night prior to embarkation in a hotel
• Transfer from airport upon arrival
• 3 meals a day onboard throughout the voyage
• Wine, beer, non alcoholic beverages during meals, as well as hot beverages available outside of dining hours
• All shore landings and excursions per the daily program with your guide team (zodiac cruising, hiking, stand up paddleboarding…)
• Formal and informal presentations by the Expedition Team

Not included in the price are the following:

• Any airfares (except a charter on the Greenland departure)
• Passport and visa expenses
• Government arrival and departure taxes
• Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
• Excess baggage charges
• Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges on board
• Telecommunications charges
• The customary gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personnel. (Guidelines will be provided)

You can absolutely book as a solo traveler. If you are comfortable sharing with another solo traveler of the same gender, we will pair you with someone to share your cabin.

If you prefer to have a cabin to yourself, the single supplement rate is 1.8x the regular per person rate. Please note there are limited single supplement cabins available on each departure.

We require a minimum of 150,000 EUR in medical evacuation insurance given that we are traveling in more remote areas, as well as trip interruption and cancellation insurance.

We also suggest you look into ‘cancel for any reason’ (CFAR) insurance just to be extra cautious in case something comes up between the time you book and the date of sailing. 

The motto of this unique ship is "no set itineraries." So while we will start out with a general plan, your Expedition Leader will adapt the route to the elements, the weather conditions, and real-time tips regarding incredible sights not to be missed. This flexibility allows us to keep the spirit of true exploration and adventure while delivering you a truly unique experience.

Fortunately the Captain Arctic is large and wide (70 meters long / 14 meters wide), equipped with a keel and anti-roll fins for increased stability. If you do happen to get seasick, there will be medicine available to help alleviate it. However we always recommend you bring your own medication for motion sickness as recommended by your doctor if you are worried about feeling unwell. One bonus of having a flexible itinerary is that it allows us to avoid bad weather as much as possible.

The water onboard is potable. We recommend you bring your favourite water bottle to refill from the various outlets.

The ship is equipped with wifi, however it is only available in one part of the vessel…not in the cabins or general public areas. This is part of the ship’s ethos to offer the luxury of disconnection. A digital detox if you will. 

There is a messaging service, similar to a telegram, so you can stay in touch with loved ones, and there is an emergency line if needed. 

Communications services are an additional cost.

The ship is equipped with two round pin European outlets (220V / 50Hz). Please bring an adapter if your devices require different power.

Yes, you'll receive a packing list when you book with us. You can also email us and we'll send you our tried-and-true guide.

Considering the nature of expedition travel, a reasonable level of mobility without any need for assistive devices is required to safely join these expeditions. 

If you have an impairment unrelated to mobility and would like to join an expedition with us, please get in touch.

Please note there is no doctor nor dedicated infirmary on board Minimal Impact Cruise voyages and therefore you are responsible for bringing any and all medications you require for the duration of your trip. 

The Captain Arctic is unique in its sustainability in that it operates with close to zero emissions using renewable energy. Furthermore, the ship is silent which minimizes impact on marine wildlife, she releases no polluting waste, and she is not an icebreaker and therefore does not damage the sea ice which so many species in the Arctic rely on.

With only 36 passengers, wildlife observation is controlled and non-intrusive. Not to mention, this small group size helps limit impact on flora when we take guests on shore landings. 

And finally, the ship’s owners fund scientific programs and pollution cleanup efforts, serving a greater purpose beyond tourism.

Flights to your starting destination are not included except for the Greenland itinerary where the flight from Iceland to Greenland is included. If you would like help with your international flights to get to your trip departure port, we’d be happy to put you in touch with our travel booking partner.

Please ensure that you have any necessary visa required based on the passport you'll be travelling on to enter the countries listed on your expedition, be it Norway, Iceland, or Greenland. 

We recommend you check the websites of the consulates in your country to ensure all of your travel paperwork is in order well in advance.

Yes! If you are interested in chartering the full vessel please contact us to find out what dates are available and we’ll take it from there.