Travelers departing from Australia and New Zealand can choose to pre-pay gratuities for their Tour Manager, driver(s), cruise staff when applicable, and local guides including those on optional tours. Gratuities for airport transfers, tour extensions, and any services not purchased through Collette are the responsibility of the traveler. In select cases where partner cruise lines automatically charge gratuities for cruise staff to traveler staterooms, Collette does not collect or distribute crew tips on behalf of the traveler.

Meet and enjoy king crab pulled straight from crab pots as you journey to Boris Gleb, an iconic landmark in Norwegian border history. Travel by riverboat from Kirkenes to a unique facility right at the edge of the Norwegian – Russian border. Your meal features freshly prepared king crab served with white wine, followed by cloudberries with cream, and a warm cup of coffee or tea. While the crabs are being cooked, learn how the cultural heritage of the local border communities and the traditions of the Orthodox church have shaped life in this remarkable area. You’ll come so close to the border that it feels almost within reach, though crossing it remains strictly prohibited.