Booking Guide
Everything You Need to Know to Choose Your Perfect Voyage
There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right voyage for you, from your destination, the itinerary, to dates, to cabin category, to shoreside excursion options – and it can be hard to know where to start!
Our handy booking guide will walk you through the decisions you need to make. Choose a topic to get started! Links to more information in the sections below will open in a new tab.
If you have questions at any point, or you’re ready to book, please contact our Sales Team via chat, email, or by scheduling a phone call to have someone get back to you at a convenient time.
When should you visit the North Atlantic?
Many guests ask us, “When is the best time to visit the North Atlantic?”
Thankfully, whenever you visit, you will have a huge range of wildlife, cultural and historical marvels to experience. The winter in the North Atlantic is long and stormy, but summer can be equally challenging with large numbers of visitors in some locations. Visit our When to Travel page for more details.
Even if your time to travel is constrained, we offer time-efficient exploration options in a variety of destinations, all the way through to longer in-depth voyages combining several destinations.
Pro tip: Prices tend to be higher during the peak holiday period in July and August, due to price pressure on flights and accommodation. Travelling during the Spring (May/June) offers guests the chance to see the best of the region while avoiding Summer crowds and Autumn storms.
All About Pricing
We know it can be confusing sometimes to look at Arctic Season voyage prices and get a clear idea of what you’ll pay for your voyage. Here are some important things to understand as you start to plan your journey.
Prices are always shown on a per-person basis. When you’re looking at the price of a stateroom or suite, you need to multiply that by the number of people in your party. If you’re traveling alone, we will pair you with another single traveler of the same gender who booked your same cabin class. (You will also share your included hotel nights with them.) If you do not want to share, you may request to remain a single, and we will charge you the per-person cabin rate times 1.7.
All voyage prices include the following:
- All landings and Zodiac cruises during your voyage
- Selected shoreside activities, as per itinerary (please check individual itineraries for inclusions)
- All Meals and Dinner Drink Package
See our full list of voyage inclusions
Payment Terms*
- Deposit due within 7 days – 20% per person
- Final Payment due 120 days prior to departure
- We accept all major credit cards
- Payment Plans available – contact Sales
Early Booking Discount
Early Booking Discounts and other promotional pricing can be found on our Rates and Dates page.
*Does not apply to group bookings, exclusive voyages, or charter sales.
Choosing an Itinerary
Wherever you choose to go in the North Atlantic region, warm cultural experiences and fantastic vistas can be found at every turn. The North Atlantic is a vast geographical region occupied by a variety of countries, languages and cultures, and your chosen destination will strongly influence your overall experience. From the dripping greenery of Ireland, the breath-taking Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the undiscovered cliffs and meadows of the Faroe Islands, this region offers huge variety to explorers willing to leave the major cities!
Visiting a particular region our country is a good place to start – many of our North Atlantic voyages combine visits to several countries, whereas some offer in-depth exploration of only one nation. Some voyages are shorter expeditions which can fit into a week of travel, whereas others are longer, transiting significant parts of the ocean across several countries, climates and ecoregions.
Please note: The majority of our North Atlantic voyages begin and end in larger cities in the region such as Dublin and Aberdeen, to allow easy access for explorers. North Atlantic expeditions do not include a hotel night, so departure is on day one – please bear this in mind when planning your pre-voyage travel. Flight arrival and departure airports and inclusions vary, so please see individual expeditions for specifics, as well as day-to-day details about the expedition and the exciting experiences on offer.
Staterooms & Suites
There are four ships in our fleet, Seaventure, Ocean Albatros, Ocean Victory and Ocean Nova. Of these, Ocean Albatros and Ocean Victory sail in the North Atlantic region, offering accommodation from singles to a suite that that can accommodate a family of five. Note that Ocean Albatros and Ocean Victory are sister ships, offering the same stateroom and suite options. Groups of six or more may be eligible for a group discount. Once you’ve determined the voyage you’re interested in, refer to the descriptions below for your particular ship.
All staterooms offer several 230 W power and USB outlets, and ample luxury bathroom products, including a hairdryer. More details on the particular features of each ship and room inclusions can be found here. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of our Infinity-Class vessels Ocean Albatros and Ocean Victory. Click the cabin type to see a representative drawing.
Ocean Albatros
Family Suite
Our largest room, an interconnecting French balcony suite with two bedrooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.
Premium Suite
A spacious two-bedroom suite featuring a twin bed and sofa bed, table and chairs, and a spacious balcony. Can accommodate 3.
Junior Suite
Located on deck 7 with great views, a double bed or twin beds, sofa bed, seating area, and private balcony. Can accommodate 3.
Balcony Suite
Features a large balcony, double or twin beds, and a workstation. Accommodates 2.
Grand Balcony Stateroom
Our most spacious balcony stateroom. The Grand Balcony Staterooms are located on deck 4. They have a balcony, a double bed, or two single beds. Accommodates 2.
Superior Balcony Stateroom
Features a double bed or two single beds, seating area complete with a table and loveseat. and a balcony. A select few are equipped with a sofa that converts to a bed for a third occupant. It’s also possible to book two staterooms with connecting doors, on request.
Balcony Stateroom
Features a double or two single beds, balcony, and seating area. Some include a sofa bed. In some cases, can be connected by door to adjoining room. Accommodates 2 or 3.
Albatros Stateroom
A standard stateroom with double bed or twin beds and porthole windows, located on decks 3 and 4.
French Balcony Stateroom
Our standard room with a French balcony, one queen size bed, and floor to ceiling windows. Accommodates 2.
Triple Stateroom
Porthole rooms featuring three single beds, though two can be combined to form a double. Convenient to mudroom and loading platforms. Accommodates 3.
Single Stateroom
A basic, comfortable, well-equipped porthole room on deck 3. Accommodates a single passenger.
OCEAN ALBATROS
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Ocean Victory
Premium Suite
A spacious two-bedroom suite featuring a twin bed and sofa bed, table and chairs, and a spacious balcony. Can accommodate 3.
Junior Suite
Located on deck 7 with great views, a double bed or twin beds, sofa bed, seating area, and private balcony. Can accommodate 3.
Balcony Suite
Features a large balcony, double or twin beds, and a workstation. Accommodates 2.
Grand Balcony Stateroom
Our most spacious balcony stateroom. The Grand Balcony Staterooms are located on deck 4. They have a balcony, a double bed, or two single beds. Accommodates 2.
Superior Balcony Stateroom
Features a double bed or two single beds, seating area complete with a table and loveseat. and a balcony. A select few are equipped with a sofa that converts to a bed for a third occupant. It’s also possible to book two staterooms with connecting doors, on request.
Balcony Stateroom
Features a double or two single beds, balcony, and seating area. Some include a sofa bed. In some cases, can be connected by door to adjoining room. Accommodates 2 or 3.
Albatros Stateroom
A standard stateroom with double bed or twin beds and porthole windows, located on decks 3 and 4.
French Balcony Stateroom
Our standard room with a French balcony, one queen size bed, and floor to ceiling windows. Accommodates 2.
Triple Stateroom
Porthole rooms featuring three single beds, though two can be combined to form a double. Convenient to mudroom and loading platforms. Accommodates 3.
Single Stateroom
A basic, comfortable, well-equipped porthole room on deck 3. Accommodates a single passenger.
OCEAN VICTORY
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Adventure Options
Every itinerary has adventure activities that you may want to consider when you book – so remember to enquire at the time of booking!
Hiking – Grab your Boots and Join us for a Walk!
On most voyages, we offer invigorating hiking options to explore deeper ashore. These hikes will typically usher you through the rich and varied landscapes of the region to breath-taking vantages points or important historical sites – or maybe even past a welcoming pub! We offer hiking options to suit every ability, from short coastal strolls to longer full-day treks on higher ground. Hiking options are included for all guests who wish to join, unless otherwise stated.
Hikes vary greatly depending on individual landing sites and opportunity. Other voyage-specific activities may also be available. Consult your itinerary.
On-board photographer – included for all
On all our voyages, a dedicated photographer coach will be at your disposal, with invaluable tips and advice on how to capture the natural beauty of this unique landscape. They will also work hard to capture the experience of your voyage through their lens. A Voyage Memories link containing a selection of our Photographer’s best images will be shared with guests shortly after their voyage concludes – yours to keep and relive your Arctic adventure!
