Here are our best packing recommendations for Svalbard:

Mandatory for all guests:

• Passport

• Waterproof boots

• Waterproof Jacket and trousers (Needed for all Zodiac landings)

Recommended:

Outdoor Clothing

• Scarf/Neck gaiter

• Sunglasses

• Wool/Heavy socks

• Warm waterproof gloves

• Warm hat

• Thermal base layers

• Swimwear

• Fleece jacket or warm layer

• Fleece top/sweater

Outdoor Gear

• Binoculars (highly recommended)

• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)

• Walking poles (optional)

• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)

• Drybag (To protect your camera and belongings on Zodiac landings)

Onboard Clothing

• Footwear (good gripping for the outer decks of the ship)

• Comfortable shoes for around the ship

• Long pants/jeans

• Hat

• Sleepwear

• Shirts/t-shirts

Miscellaneous

• Cash, credit and debit cards - Cash is not accepted at all in Longyearbyen, but can be helpful for crew gratuities

• Ear plugs

• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

• Motion sickness tablets

• Outlet adapter (Electricity onboard is 230V standard electrical outlets, with European 2 pin round holes)

• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, paints, cards, games, etc.)

• Sunblock

• Toiletries (Biodegradable and environmentally safe shampoo and shower gel are provided aboard the Cape Race.)

• Watch and alarm clock