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Ulrich Kühn

2024-07-02

Legendary Kvitøya Attracts Adventurous Travellers in August

PolarQuest, a leading operator of small ship expedition cruises in the Arctic, is launching another expedition cruise to the remote and legendary Kvitøya (White Island) in Svalbard. During this exciting voyage aboard the classic 12-passenger ship M/S Stockholm, it aims to reach the site where Salomon August Andrée, Knut Frænkel, and Nils Strindberg made their final camp."The fantastic response to travel to Kvitøya highlights the growing interest in polar travel and our commitment to offering unforgettable travel adventures to some of the world’s most spectacular areas, says Emma Nilsson," Marketing Manager at PolarQuest.

At the end of August, the sun starts to approach the horizon, large whales grace the waters, and the tundra beckons with scenic hikes. With the ice typically receded, conditions are ideal for reaching the remote and rarely visited Kvitøya, the island where Salomon August Andrée, Knut Frænkel, and Nils Strindberg were found 33 years after their fateful North Pole expedition with the hydrogen balloon Örnen (The Eagle).

On the first voyage with the expedition ship M/S Quest, polar historian Håkan Jorikson will join as a Special Lecturer.

"One day bleak and inhospitable, the next day sparklingly beautiful. Kvitøya is a very special place in the Arctic. This island of inaccessibility, as it was once called by Norwegian trappers, is an expression that still holds true today. Getting there is not a given – and soon it will be nearly impossible. But once you have seen Andrée's, Strindberg's, and Frænkel's final place in life, you never forget it," says Håkan.

"If luck is on our side, we will reach this place where only a few have set foot," Emma concludes.

For more information, please contact:

Emma Nilsson, PolarQuest
Marketing Manager
emma@polarquest.se
+46 31 333 17 30

2023-03-31

PolarQuest announces new Svalbard expedition featuring the renowned photographer Mattias Klum

The small ship expedition cruise operator, PolarQuest, has launched a new Svalbard voyage with the internationally recognized and rewarded photographer and film producer, Mattias Klum, as Special Lecturer. The expedition departs in August 2023, a period offering a warm photo light, magnificent sceneries and good opportunities to explore the seldom visited eastern parts of the archipelago.

- We are honoured to have Mattias Klum on board this voyage and to be able to add this extra value to the adventure. Late August is a magical time to visit Svalbard. The sun is getting closer and closer to the horizon, giving us a warm light, perfect for photography. In addition, the diverse landscapes, the glistering glaciers and the iconic wildlife including whales, walruses and polar bears, makes Svalbard a photographer’s dream, says Emma Nilsson, Head of Marketing at PolarQuest.

For ten days, the expedition members will journey through the untamed wilderness of Svalbard with the small and comfortable 51-passenger ship M/S Quest. Zodiac cruises are combined with landings and hikes to explore the unique nature up close. On board, Special Lecturer Mattias Klum, will share his knowledge of photography and talk about his exciting projects and expeditions to some of the world’s most remote and unique places. His artistic photographic language has rendered him success not only in the world of documentaries but also in the art scene.

- I have been working in Svalbard earlier and it’s undoubtedly one of my favourite places on earth. I’m looking forward to being a part of this PolarQuest adventure and to share unique experiences with my fellow travellers, says Mattias Klum.

- You don’t need to be a photographer to join, this cruise is perfect for anyone who has a keen interest in nature and wildlife, Emma Nilsson adds.

For more information, please contact:
Emma Nilsson – PolarQuest
Head of Marketing
emma@polarquest.se
+46 31 333 17 30

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