Join the comfortable expedition ship M/S Quest on an unforgettable Svalbard adventure! The midnight sun reigns supreme, the bird colonies are teeming with life and the peaks of the dramatic mountain ranges are beautifully snow-covered. The ice still keeps the islands in its grip and we can admire the ever-changing ice formations. Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner. We stay one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and then spend seven night on board the expedition ship exploring this Arctic pearl that has fascinated explorers for centuries. We cruise along glistening glaciers, go ashore to enjoy the unique nature and keep a lookout for unique wildlife such as walruses, seals and polar bears. We are now in a part of the world where we are totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife we encounter. Our ambition is to make landings or cruises every day with our Zodiacs. Here are some examples of places we may visit: Prins Karls Forland, Virgohamna, Danskøya, Fantastic fjords, North Spitsbergen, Southwest Spitsbergen


Highlights


• 1 night in Longyearbyen

• Magical midnight sun

• 5-star wildlife and nature experiences

• 5 experienced guides

• The trip is climate compensated

We arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to our hotel.

We start our adventure in Svalbard by exploring Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark the expedition ship and sail out through Isfjorden. We are now in a part of the world where we are totally dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Our exact itinerary depends on these factors and on the wildlife we encounter. Our ambition is to make landings or cruises every day with our Zodiacs. Here are some examples of places we may visit: Prins Karls Forland This narrow strip of land is covered by a magnificent and snow-covered mountain chain. The island is also home to many seabirds and harbour seals. Virgohamna, Danskøya Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started on the island of Danskøya. Swedish explorer Andrée made an attempt with a hydrogen balloon and American journalist Wellman started with an airship. There are still interesting remnants from these expeditions left on this site. Fantastic fjords Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords. During our journey we will explore a few of them such as: Liefdefjorden, meaning “The fjord of love”, is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and here we hope to cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier. Many common eiders and pinkfooted geese nest in the area and if lucky we could see the rare king eider. In Krossfjorden we revel in the beautifully sculptured front of the 14th of July Glacier to the raucous greeting of the large number of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots nesting on the nearby cliffs. Raudfjorden is an area of immense natural beauty – dominated by beautiful glaciers. It is also a favourite spot for seals and the bird cliffs are bursting with activity. The scientific village of Ny-Ålesund is situated in Kongsfjorden. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole. North Spitsbergen North of Spitsbergen we might meet the edge of the pack ice. Not many ships venture here and we can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. Chances of meeting polar bears increase as we sail along the ice floes. Southwest Spitsbergen The grand fjords of Hornsund offer spectacular glaciers and a breathtaking landscape of towering mountain peaks, often reaching above the clouds. On a clear day we can see the summit of the highest mountain Hornsundtind, measuring 1431 meters. Hornsund is a favourite haunt for some of Svalbard’s polar bears and bearded seals are often seen resting on the fjord ice.

Early morning we disembark our expedition ship and begin our journey back home.

Our exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions and wildlife. The places mentioned are just examples of some of the many sites Svalbard has to offer. We always strive to maximise your experience. Please remember that flexibility is the key to a successful expedition!

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$8,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,090 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,490 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Triple Cabin

$6,290 USD pp
Triple Cabin
The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin

$7,390 USD pp
Twin Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Double Cabin

$7,790 USD pp
Double Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin Superior

$7,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Double Cabin Superior

$8,890 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Owners Cabin

$9,690 USD pp
Owners Cabin
In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV.

Twin Cabin Solo

$11,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$8,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,090 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,490 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Triple Cabin

$6,290 USD pp
Triple Cabin
The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin

$7,390 USD pp
Twin Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin Superior

$7,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Double Cabin

$7,790 USD pp
Double Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Double Cabin Superior

$8,890 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Owners Cabin

$9,690 USD pp
Owners Cabin
In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV.

Twin Cabin Solo

$11,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin

$9,390 USD pp
Twin Cabin
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin Solo

$17,890 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$8,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,090 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,490 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin Solo

$18,190
$17,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$9,090
$8,690 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,990
$9,590 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,990
$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$9,090
$8,690 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,990
$9,590 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,990
$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin Solo

$18,190
$17,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Triple Cabin

$6,590
$6,190 USD pp
Triple Cabin
The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin

$7,890
$7,490 USD pp
Twin Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Double Cabin

$8,190
$7,790 USD pp
Double Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin Superior

$8,190
$7,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,390
$8,990 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Owners Cabin

$10,190
$9,790 USD pp
Owners Cabin
In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV.

Twin Cabin Solo

$12,590
$12,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin with Portholes

$9,090
$8,690 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.

Twin Cabin with Windows

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin with Windows
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,990
$9,590 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there is one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. Another cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin Sole

$11,990
$11,590 USD pp
Twin Cabin Sole
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows.

Twin Cabin

$9,590
$9,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Twin Cabin Solo

$18,190
$17,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

Triple Cabin

$6,590
$6,190 USD pp
Triple Cabin
The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin

$7,890
$7,490 USD pp
Twin Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Double Cabin

$8,190
$7,790 USD pp
Double Cabin
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Twin Cabin Superior

$8,190
$7,790 USD pp
Twin Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Double Cabin Superior

$9,390
$8,990 USD pp
Double Cabin Superior
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV.

Owners Cabin

$10,190
$9,790 USD pp
Owners Cabin
In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV.

Twin Cabin Solo

$12,590
$12,190 USD pp
Twin Cabin Solo
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.

Vessel Type: Expedition

Length: 66 metres

Passenger Capacity: 50

Built / refurbished: 1992 / 2005 / 2018

M/S Quest was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland`s west-coast. In 2004/2005 she was redesigned as an expedition ship and has now a career as a small and comfortable expedition vessel. She was extensively renovated in 2018. Quest takes 53 passengers in 26 cabins, all with sea-view and private facilities. The triple cabins on deck 3 have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you also find a desk with chair and ample storage space for clothes and equipment. The superior cabins on deck 3 and 4 are spacious and have a separate sitting area and TV/DVD. The Owner`s cabin, next to the Captain`s cabin, on deck 4 has a double bed, two large picture windows, a sitting area and TV/DVD.

The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV. In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to entertaining talks on the area’s flora, fauna and history. In the lounge you also find a bar and a small library. The ship has spacious observation decks, where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for. You are welcomed by an international crew and the atmosphere is relaxed and very friendly. There are five Zodiacs and five guides on board M/S Quest.

Cabin layout for Quest

Vessel Type: Small Ship

Length: 40.66 meters

Passenger Capacity: 12

Built/Refurbished : 1964/2017

M/S Sjøveien (meaning the Seaway) was built in Bergen in 1964 for the Norwegian Government and she worked for them in various capacities. From 1979 until 1995 she was used as a training ship for mariners. Since 1995 she has been in private ownership and during the many years since, worked for the Norwegian coast guard. After being a hotel ship for the past few years, she is now being refurbished into a classic and exclusive passenger ship and will set sail towards Svalbard in the early summer of 2017.

She is a true beauty with wooden decks and vintage details. There is a lot of deck space on the main deck and there is also an excellent area on top of the bridge, from where you have wonderful views of the magical Svalbard scenery.

To accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers there are eight outside cabins, all with private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows and one large superior cabin with a double bed and windows. The eighth cabin is located on the upper deck and is a large superior cabin with windows. The dining area on the main deck is where you are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is also a lounge area where you can relax with a cup of tea or coffee and listen to interesting talks by the guides. There is an international crew on board who speak English and the bridge is open for visitors.

Cabin layout for Sjoveien

Vessel Type: Small Ship

Length: 195 m

Passenger Capacity: 12

Built / refurbished: 1953 / 1999

The M/S Stockholm is a classic ship built in 1953 for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1999 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable polar passenger ship. The M/S Stockholm carries a maximum of 12 passengers in twin cabins with bunk beds. All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).

M/S Stockholm is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and wooden decks. It is no wonder she is loved by so many! On board the ship you will enjoy delicious meals in the company of likeminded travellers, who are all fascinated by the Arctic nature, wildlife and history.

The food on board is of high standard and all beverages are included in the price. With such a small party on board, this is like travelling on a private yacht. The crew on board M/S Stockholm are also great enthusiasts of the unique wildlife and unspoiled nature. Their genuine curiosity is a prerequisite for expedition cruises of this kind. A trip on board M/S Stockholm in these northern waters, with its unique wildlife and pristine nature, is an experience of a lifetime!

Cabin layout for Stockholm

Flights

We offer group flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen with return (limited availability). Contact us for more information!

Special Offers

Book any Svalbard expedition in 2025 by the 31st May 2024 at the latest and get a USD 400 discount per person! Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Inclusions


• Voyage on board in selected cabin category
• All meals while on board
• Coffee and Tea on board
• Experience expedition leader and guide(s)
• All shore excursions and guiding on shore
• Lectures/talks on board
• Comprehensive pre-departure material
• Climate compensated trips
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Longyearbyen
• Lunch day 2

Exclusions


• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities unless otherwise stated
• Beverages other than those listed in inclusions
• Passport and visa costs if applicable
• Any items of a personal nature
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