Current Covid regulations Oceanwide Expeditions

All passengers, crew and staff must be vaccinated (at least two dosses).

Passengers will have to comply with the local travel rules in Norway, Spitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland; currently all passengers arriving in Spitsbergen must take a test within 24 hours upon arrival.

No preventive testing will take place on board of our vessels.

Sick passengers (covid or non-covid related) are recommended as a standard procedure to stay in their cabin. There is no compulsory duty to go into isolation. Passengers with infectious disease related complaints such as covid, flu, heavy coughing are strongly recommended to wear a face covering and respect a safe distance.

In general, face coverings are not obligatory on board the vessel. Passengers can move freely on board including the public spaces, always respecting other passengers, for example those who may choose to wear a face covering and consider a safe distance.

Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to amend these guidelines based on changed circumstances / situation on board our vessels and / or revised local regulations.