Call to book

Traveling to The Arctic - Important Information

There are requirements that impact travel to The Arctic and it is critically important that you be aware of all the requirements in advance of travel and allow appropriate time for processing.

Insurance

Due to the adventurous style of travel offered by Aurora Expeditions and the remoteness of the areas in which we travel, it is a condition of travel with Aurora Expeditions that all passengers are covered by comprehensive travel insurance prior to departure, and that they maintain such insurance for the duration of the expedition. This may help protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly, you from many unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip.

Passengers travelling with Aurora Expeditions are required to be covered by a reputable travel insurance policy that includes baggage loss, cancellation & curtailment of holiday, medical, accident and repatriation/emergency evacuation coverage worth at least $250,000 USD. Proof of insurance will be required ahead of travel and we will require that it be emailed to Aurora no later than 60 days prior to departure.

Luggage Allowances

If you are travelling on a charter flight to Svalbard, Greenland or The Northwest Passage, there are baggage and weightage allowances that the aircraft can safely fly with.

It is important that all guests follow the luggage / weight allowance protocols.

Svalbard charter flights:

  • Maximum 25kg luggage and 7kg hand luggage per person.

Greenland and Northwest Passage charter flights:

  • Toronto-Nuuk-Toronto – Maximum 25kg luggage and 7kg hand luggage per person
  • Toronto-Kangerluusuaq-Toronto – Maximum 25kg luggage and 7kg hand luggage per person
  • Calgary-Kugluktuk-Calgary – Maximum 23kg luggage and 5kg hand luggage per person
  • Nome-Anchorage – Maximum 25kg luggage and 7kg hand luggage per person

AECO Guidelines

As one of the first operators to become an AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators) member, Aurora Expeditions is committed to responsible and respectful travel to the Arctic.

It is important to familiarise yourself with key information and protocols before travelling to this region.

Please download and read the following documents. We thank you for your support for the ongoing protection and preservation of the Arctic.