As the date of your Antarctic expedition approaches, it is important you understand there are no sophisticated medical facilities available in Antarctica. Although the ship’s staff includes a qualified physician and nurse and our on-board infirmary has basic medications and equipment, these expeditions are intended for persons in reasonably good health.

As part of Hurtigruten’s obligation for self-sufficiency under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty System you are required to attest to your good health and ability to participate in an Antarctic voyage. Passengers not fit for long trips for any reason, including disability, heart or other health conditions, are asked to consult their personal physician about the advisability of joining these expeditions. To do otherwise would entail unreasonable risk to your health and to the enjoyment of all passengers aboard.

If you are taking medications regularly, you must carry a full supply with you as these may not be available on board or in South America. In addition, Hurtigruten strongly urges that you purchase medical insurance that covers you during your travels. In case you suffer a medical emergency in Antarctica, your medical evacuation, if necessary and if available, is very expensive, therefore every passenger should carry insurance that will cover this cost.

Additionally, all passengers should have available their Medical Insurance Company name, Company’s emergency telephone number and policy number.

The medical form will be sent to you with excursion booklet or you can download it on the website. The medical certificate below must be completed not more than 3 months before departure date. The form has to be delivered personally to the ship’s doctor right after check-in. Boarding will be denied if these forms are not presented at time of embarkation.

Note that all information contained in the Medical Forms is intended as a medical reference for the on board doctor and will be retained by him throughout the duration of the voyage.

Please download forms for you and your doctor to complete and Insurance.