Here are our best packing recommendations for Svalbard:

MANDATORY FOR ALL GUESTS:

• Passport
• Waterproof boots
• Waterproof Jacket and trousers (Mandatory for all Zodiac landings)

Recommended kit:

• Binoculars (highly recommended)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards - Cash is not accepted in most places in longyearbyen, but can be helpful for crew gratuities
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Drybag (To protect your camera and belongings on Zodiac landings)
• 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)
• Fleece jacket or warm layer
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear (good gripping for the outer decks of the ship)
• Hat
• Long pants/jeans
• 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.)
• Scarf
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Thermal base layer
• Thermal underwear
• Toiletries (Biodegradable and environmentally safe shampoo and shower gel are provided aboard the Cape Race.)
• Walking poles (if desired)
• Warm hat
• Warm waterproof gloves
• Watch and alarm clock
• Wool/Heavy socks