About our guide team
We know that one of the other keys to a successful expedition is having knowledgeable and enthusiastic leaders. These are the guides that take you to some of the most remote corners of the world! Some of them have more than 25 years experience of the Polar Regions.
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Madelene Eriksson - Svalbard September 2025
I'll give the trip 10 out of 10. In particular, the expedition leader and guides’ enthusiasm, expertise and dedication.
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Thomas Nilsson - Svalbard November 2025
The guides are so knowledgeable, focused, and really made an effort to ensure we had a fantastic experience.
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Joachim Zeising - Svalbard August 2025
Knowledgeable guides who were very happy to share their expertise. As they each had different areas of knowledge, the range of insights was extensive — not only nature and spectacular scenery, but also many fascinating historical connections. Very well organised. The guides knew what was worth visiting even when they had to improvise. Time on board was used extremely well and was never dull.
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Helena Dahlqvist - Svalbard August 2025
Good guides with a strong commitment to ensuring that the passengers got as much as possible out of the trip.
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Anette Hagman - Svalbard August 2025
A fantastic trip with highly educated, knowledgeable, experienced, and very pleasant guides. Interesting lectures both from the guides and from the guest speaker, Mattias Klum.
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Anna Klein - Svalbard August 2025
The team on site exceeded all expectations with their knowledge and their personalities.
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Helena Nordström - Svalbard August 2025
A fantastic trip with superb guides. They constantly adapted to the weather and conditions to ensure that we had the best possible experience. Many thanks to the guides and the crew for their excellent service.
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Ulle Skantsi - Svalbard August 2025
Committed staff throughout the organisation, and guides who remain focused on creating the best possible experiences for the travellers.
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Kerstin Isaksson - Svalbard July 2025
Five incredibly dedicated and skilled guides who knew absolutely everything about Svalbard. A trip, experience, and adventure I will never forget!!!
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Lars Karlström - Svalbard July 2025
The guides demonstrated a high level of expertise across many areas, with extensive experience and exceptionally well-planned and executed logistics, combined with a great ability to improvise.
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Ann-Christin Drevell - Svalbard July 2025
It has been a fantastic trip; the guides are superb — highly knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous.
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Eva Runestam - Svalbard June 2025
The guides were fantastic. Their dedication and the way they shared their knowledge and experience is something I will truly carry with me. The entire team, including the expedition leader and the four other guides, was a wonderful group who complemented each other well in terms of expertise. They combined a great sense of humour with a strong focus on safety, which made you feel safe and secure at all times.
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Gunilla Lindgren - Svalbard June 2025
Very knowledgeable and pleasant guides who answered every question we had. It was both enjoyable and valuable that they each had their own areas of expertise.
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Per-Arne Boström - Svalbard June 2025
The best thing I have ever done, incredibly friendly guides who are exceptionally knowledgeable.
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Anders Widesjö - Svalbard May 2025
High quality throughout. Skilled and capable guides who contributed greatly to the wonderful atmosphere on board.
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Magnus Karlsson - Svalbard May 2025
I am impressed by the guides’ level of knowledge and dedication. My impression is that they do everything possible to ensure that everyone gets to experience as much as possible, without ever compromising on safety or consideration for the wildlife. Their ability and knowledge when it came to improvisation were also remarkable. There was always a cheerful attitude and a touch of humour.
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Patric Johansson - Svalbard May 2025
Knowledgeable guides with excellent interpersonal skills. A well-planned programme and flexible handling, particularly in response to the prevailing weather conditions.
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Liz Ivarsson - Svalbard May 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic trip with excellent guides and expedition leaders! We saw an abundance of the wildlife and scenery we had hoped for, and we learned a great deal from the guides. In addition, we were given plenty of historical insight. An excellent combination!
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Helena Persson - Svalbard May 2025
The five knowledgeable and dedicated guides truly did everything possible to ensure that we had a fantastic experience. Thank you for an unforgettable expedition!
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Åsa Wallin - Svalbard May 2025
A very well-organised trip with excellent and knowledgeable guides. It was great that the guides had different areas of expertise, which complemented each other perfectly. Excellent lectures as well. All the crew and guides were friendly and service-minded. It was fascinating to hear the guides’ stories and historical accounts. They were also remarkably skilled at spotting wildlife from a great distance!!!
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Mats Lundberg - Svalbard May 2025
The organisation was excellent, and the guides were highly knowledgeable and genuinely committed to ensuring that we had memorable experiences. The expedition leader was incredibly friendly and sharp, which enhanced the entire journey through all the stories about the wildlife, nature, and the history of Svalbard.
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Kym Meaney - Svalbard May 2025
Our trip exceeded all expectations. We had an incredible expedition, and our guides were fantastic — so knowledgeable and instrumental in making our journey around Svalbard truly extraordinary. Thank you once again to PolarQuest for making this such an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
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Jayleen - Svalbard June 2025
The expedition guides truly made sure that we saw as much as possible. They were incredibly friendly, kind, thoughtful, and fun, while always keeping our safety in mind. They were exceptionally knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Their lectures each evening were genuinely informative and greatly appreciated. The guides truly made the entire experience so special, with countless “wow” moments!
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Peter & Annika Meinhardt - Svalbard July 2024
Our guides were by far the single most important reason. It was only once we arrived that we realised just how central a role the guides play. Through excellent planning and outstanding execution, they contributed enormously to the overall value and enjoyment of the journey.
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Cecilia & Björn Zethraeus - Svalbard June 2024
We had a fantastic trip, above all thanks to the fantastic guides. They were so cheerful, positive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, and they showed us an abundance of wildlife and beautiful natural experiences.
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Christina Malmer - Svalbard June 2024
Excellent guides who truly made the trip a wonderful experience.
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