FACILITIES ON BOARD 

Iridium Satellite Phone: Ask for the number before the expedition

Cabins 

M/S Freya has the capacity for 18 passengers and 4 guides in nice single, twin and triple cabins. All cabins are outside cabins and have port holes. Six of the cabins have private shower and WC. In four of the cabins there is also a third pullman bed that can be folded down if necessary. 

Communication 

There is no regular Internet access on board. Please note that you will have no reception on your mobile phone during the expedition. 

Electricity 

The electrical supply aboard the ship is 220 volts using Scandinavian two-prong plugs. We recommend that you bring an international adapter if needed. 

Bridge Visits 

There is an open bridge policy on board and passengers are welcome to visit the bridge at all times. Please respect the Captain’s orders, especially during difficult ice navigation. 

Bar Service 

The bar is located in the dining room on the upper deck and carries a selection of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Your bar bill will be payable at the end of the expedition. 

Laundry 

Please note that there are no laundry facilities on board. 

Meals 

The dining room located on the upper deck seats all passengers in one single sitting. Our chef will serve you three meals a day. Breakfast is bu et style and lunch and dinner will be a com- bination of bu et style and waiter service. If you have special dietary needs, these must be clearly indicated prior to your departure. 

Coffee and tea is available around the clock in the ”Saloon”. 

Medical 

There is not a doctor on board. Passengers under regular treatment or requiring special medication should bring sufficient quantities to last the duration of the expedition. The ship is always reachable by helicopter from Longyearbyen, where there is a smaller hospital. 

Money Matters 

The standard currency on board the ship is the Norwegian Kroner (NOK), but we also accept EURO and US Dollar. A tab of your expenses in the bar and shop will be kept throughout the expedition. Your account will be payable at the end of the expedition by cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and AmEx). Debit cards are not accepted. 

Tipping is discretionary, although a rough guideline is $15 US Dollars per passenger per day. 

Shop 

The shop offers a limited selection of clothes, postcards, books and souvenirs. 

Smoking 

A non-smoking policy applies inside the ship. Smoking is only allowed outside on the aft deck in the designated area due to safety reasons. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to throw cigarettes over board. 

Water 

The water on board is safe to drink. Be aware of limited amount of water. When showering please use as little as possible. We recommend not to have a shower more often than every second day keeping the duration to a minimum.