Established in 1999, PolarQuest is a world leading operator of small ship expedition cruises in Svalbard. Our three expedition ships, built for Arctic waters, take a maximum of 12 or 50 passengers. Such small ships offer an entirely different experience compared to a larger cruise ship. Just imagine – viewing a seal on an ice floe in a group of 10 – 50 passengers, or to do so in a group of 250 – 500! Small ships can also reach some of the most remote areas and venture into narrow fjords. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, we measure all our emissions and invest in climate projects that effectively reduce emissions.
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The magical polar night in Svalbard
In Svalbard, the dark season lasts for several months, from the end of October to the middle of February. However, between 14 November and 29 January, we enter the most enchanting and cozy phase of the dark season known as the polar night. During this time, the sun is never visible above the horizon, yet it's not entirely dark. The light from the hidden sun provides a few hours of daylight, and the significant turning point occurs around the winter solstice on 22 December. In this article, our expedition guide Olivier, who previously lived in Svalbard for six years, shares his unique experiences of the darkest of all dark seasons.
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Webinar – Spitzbergen (German)
Wir möchten Sie gerne zu unserem Webinar über das norwegische Archipel Svalbard (früher genannt Spitzbergen) einladen. Lernen Sie mehr über diesen magischen Ort, sein faszinierendes Tierleben, die wechselnden Saisons und die Geschichte der historischen Entdecker. Die Präsentation wird dabei von Christian Engelke, einem unserer langjährigen Expeditionsleiter gehalten. Die Vortragssprache des Webinars ist Deutsch. Seien Sie mit uns am 7. Dezember dabei!
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