Twin Shared Inside Cabin
- 1 upper / lower berth
- Shared shower & toilet
- Wash basin
- Storage space
- Frosted glass in the cabin ceilings which provides some daylight into the cabins.
- Max: 2 Persons
- Windows: No
- All cabins have shared shower & toilet facilities
- s/v Noorderlicht has 4 showers and 5 toilets onboard which are conveniently located
Dining Room
Lounge & Bar
Forward Deck
Upper Deck
Aft Deck
Comfort
and character
The
'Noorderlicht' provides accommodation for 20 travellers in small twin
cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash
basin with hot and cold water. Shared shower (4) and toilet (5)
facilities are conveniently located. All cabins have a small hatch in
the ceiling which vary in size, except cabin 6 which has a small,
locked porthole in the ceiling but ventilation slots in the door. On
occasion and depending on weather situation those hatches will be
opened by the crew to allow fresh air ventilation of the complete lower
deck (including cabin 6) while passengers go ashore.
Age
range & Nationality onboard
Passengers
on a typical voyage range from their 30s to their 80s - with a majority
usually from 45 - 65, but a little younger on the Noorderlicht. Our
expeditions attract independent-minded travellers from around the
world. They are characterised by a strong interest in exploring remote
regions. The camarader ie and spirit that develops aboard is an
important part of the expedition experience. Many departures have
several nationalities on board.
Catering
Three
meals of international cuisine per day are served in the mess room and
prepared by our cook.
Dress
code
In
keeping with our expeditions atmosphere, dress on board is informal.
Bring casual and comfortable clothing for all activities. Keep in mind
that much of the spectacular scenery can be appreciated from deck,
which can be slippery. Bring sturdy shoes with no-slip soles and make
sure the parka is never far away in case of the call "Whales!" comes
over the loudspeaker and you have to dash outside. Wear layers since it
is comfortably warm aboard the ship - and often cold on deck.
Electric
Current
The
electrical supply aboard the ship is 220 volt 50hz. Electrical outlets
are standard European with two thick round pins. U.S. passengers may
need a 220v/110v converter.
Excursions
& Landings
Every
day there will be excursions on land, weather and ice permitting. The
landings will take three to six hours per day over untracked area.
According to circumstances (the weather, the ice-situation or the
passengers´ wishes) the program can sometimes be adjusted.
Ample time will be devoted to wildlife, vegetation, geography and
history.
Gratuities
The
customary gratuity to the ship's crew and expedition leader is made as
a blanket contribution at the end of the voyage. You will receive
detailed guidelines aboard. Tipping is a very personal matter and the
amount you wish to give is at your discretion. We suggest to give cash
Euros or Norwegian Crowns.
Non-smoking
policy
On
board our vessel we have a non-smoking policy. It is prohibited to
smoke inside the ship. Please respect the wishes of non-smokers.
The
crew
The
crew of the ´Noorderlicht´ consists of three expert
Dutch sailors, a cook and an expedition leader. The sailors are in
charge during sailing and will bring us ashore. Whilst sailing the
assistance of the passengers is appreciated for handling the sails and
taking the helm. This includes being on watch during nightly sailing.
Your
physical condition
You
must be in good general health and you should be able to walk several
hours per day. The expedition is ship-based and physically not very
demanding. Although we spend as much time as possible ashore, you are
welcome to remain aboard the ship if you like. To join most excursions,
you must be able to get up and down the steep gangway from the ship to
the water level to board the Zodiacs. Staff will assist you in and out
of the boats. This will become progressively easier with practice.
Ashore it can be slippery and rocky. You are travelling in remote areas
without access to sophisticated medical facilities, so you must not
join this expedition if you have a life-threatening condition, or need
daily medical treatment.
