LUXURY EXPEDITIONS 2018-2019

Formalities
FOR ALL CRUISES
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please
consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear,
blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the
passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry
requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, PONANT will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails
to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
SPECIFIC FORMALITIES
LE SOLÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • KANGERLUSSUAQ - 29th JULY & 14th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 45 (1)
(1) (4)
LE SOLÉAL: KANGERLUSSUAQ • NOME - 27th AUGUST 2018 - PAGE 46
(3) (4)
LE BORÉAL: NOME • SEWARD - 10th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 43
(1) (4)
LE SOLÉAL: NOME • VANCOUVER - 18th SEPTEMBER 2018 - PAGE 46
(1) Canada: Travel by sea - The eTA is not required for this cruise
(2) Canada: Entry by air - The eTA is required for Australian and British citizens; US citizens are exempt. Other nationalities, please contact
Canada consulate website for details. http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html
(3) Russia: An individual Russian visa (single-entry tourist visa type) must be obtained prior to your cruise. A copy of your passport (photo
page) must be sent to PONANT at time of booking of your cruise, this in order to prepare the « letter of invitation » necessary to obtain
your visa. A copy of your visa must be sent to PONANT at the very latest 70 days prior to your cruise date.
Please note: in case PONANT does not receive a copy of your Russian visa by the deadline, the immigration procedures specific to the
areas visited won’t be obtained for your embarkation.
(4) United States: Visa may be required. Please contact USA consulate website for details.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CRUISES INTO THE ARCTIC
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• A polar parka will be offered upon your arrival on board the ship for all expedition programs where the logo “parka” appears. We also
kindly ask you to follow the dress-code instruction you will find with your travel documents. Don’t hesitate to contact us if needed.
• Complimentary boot hire: Save space and lighten your baggage by booking your boots until 7 days prior departure on our dedicated
website boots.ponant.com. You will find them in front of your stateroom at embarkation. For more information, please contact us.
• Expeditions programs include activities such as Zodiac® outings (sometimes with “wet landing“), moderate walks to more active hikes.
All this accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides. Certain Zodiac® outings will not allow for landings just cruising.
Landings will depend on weather conditions, position of ice and winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at
any time.
• Kangerlussuaq • Nome: Given the inaccessibility of this itinerary, it is mandatory to return the medical questionnaire, provided
at time of booking, between 90 and 45 days’ departure. This questionnaire is very important in order to respect mandatory safety
rules in polar zones. Any false information on this questionnaire may lead prior departure to a refusal of your embarkation at the port of
departure, without any possible recourse.
• Travelling to polar/isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. The raw beauty and untouched wilderness offer an unusual chance
to experience a place where there is little evidence of human presence. Inevitably, there are some consequences that come with such
remoteness: please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is highly expensive.
• Without the necessary medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid from with your personal funds. We urge you to
subscribe full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully and be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance
is fully comprehensive.
• Taking into consideration the unusual and exceptional character of expedition itineraries, the calls shown are an indication only. The
final route will be confirmed by the Captain and Expedition Leader, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above
all, the safety of the passengers. Their decision will be subject to that of local authorities and the expert pilots present on board during
the navigation in polar and /or isolated zones.
• By choosing an expedition cruise, passengers agree to follow the rules of good conduct presented by the expedition team during the cruise.
• We remind you that being properly equipped is essential (clothing, sunglasses, etc.) and we recommend bringing binoculars to enable
you to observe the wildlife comfortably and respectfully during your excursions and shore visits.
In the Arctic, PONANT is an acceding member of the AECO,
Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators. AECO is dedicated to managing
responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic.
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