Svalbard with M/S Quest
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Weronica's Spring Expedition in Svalbard
Read about our traveller Weronica's solo adventures and close contact with nature.
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Hiking in Historical Kinnvika
Visiting Kinnvika, a scientific station where studies in geophysics, meteorology, and geomagnetism were carried out.
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A journey with nature cameraman Doug Allan
What happens when a BBC nature cameraman boards the M/S Quest?
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Film from Springtime in Svalbard with M/S Quest
Watch a film about Svalbard's unique landscape and life on board M/S Quest. Join an early expedition and enjoy Zodiac cruises and adventures in the Arctic.
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Bråsvellbreen – race for the ice
Bråsvellbreen is part of the Austfonna ice cap on the island of Nordaustlandet and here there was a zodiac race between the ice blocks.
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Rare Wildlife Encounters
After a successful morning, we suddenly saw a V-shaped blowout - bowhead whales! An extremely rare and critically endangered species around Svalbard.
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Meet the Crew on M/S Quest
Meet the crew aboard the M/S Quest, the people who week after week make each journey unique.
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Glaciers and Walruses
A zodiac cruise into the beautiful Fuglefjord and encounters with walrus, harbour seals and eiders.
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Polar Bear Encounter, Polar Plunge and BBQ
We landed in a small bay in Liefdefjord, next to the ‘Texas Bar’, a traditional trapper's cabin built by Norwegian trapper Hilmar Nøis in 1927.
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The Northernmost Settlement in the World
We walk around the world's northernmost settlement, the research village of Ny-Ålesund, in snowy dew.
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Local Tales and Wildlife Encounters
A lovely 2-hour cruise along the ice edge of Liefdefjord, where we shared stories from Svalbard.
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Zodiac Cruises and Hikes
We hiked at Idunneset on Nordaustlandet, north-east of Spitsbergen. Chilly but sunny, with wonderful views as far as the eye could see.
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Springtime and Yoga in Svalbard
During a spring trip to Svalbard, we had the privilege of having yoga teacher Isabel Holmquist on board M/S Quest.
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An expedition day with M/S Quest
Join us for a day of expeditions in Svalbard on M/S Quest, with Zodiac cruises and memorable animal encounters.
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An exciting day in Hamiltonbukta
At nine o'clock on the seventh of May, we got into our zodiacs and set off on the day's excursion in Hamiltonbukta.
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Springtime in Svalbard – the Arctic awakens
Polar Quest's Lillemor Främberg witnessed how Svalbard comes to life in spring. Read the interview about a May expedition with M/S Quest.
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Film from Expedition Svalbard with M/S Quest
Watch our film from the 2023 summer voyage on M/S Quest and experience the Arctic wilderness.
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Photographer Mattias Klum about his trip to Svalbard
An interview with internationally recognised photographer and filmmaker Mattias Klum.
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Learn more about M/S Quest
This small ship has been taking travellers on unforgettable expedition cruises through Svalbard for years.
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Ny-Ålesund - history and future
During our visit to Ny Ålesund we got to experience everything that Svalbard is and has been.
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Searching for shelter
We woke up early in the morning to heavy seas and met the swells at Spitsbergen.
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A magical landscape of ice
Today we woke up to large ice floes stretching as far as the eye could see.
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Polar bears and mosquitoes!
A perfect morning with two polar bears, a mum and a cub.
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Stunning views and polar bear encounters
What an incredible start! Clear skies, sunshine and no wind - something to celebrate as a Svalbardsbo.
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Wildlife encounters in the pack ice
After a tasty buffet on the M/S Quest, it was time to relax to a beautiful view of the pack ice.
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So why is the ice blue?
The question arises as we Zodiac cruise among ice blocks and small icebergs in Bjørnfjorden. Why is the ice so blue?
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A stunning day in Kongsfjord & Krossfjord
Today we visit a research community in Northwest Svalbard with a history of coal mining.
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My first day as a Svalbard guide
My first week as a guide gave me experiences that made me forget the summer in Sweden.
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An unforgettable trip to Svalbard
For nine days, we explored the enchanting world of Svalbard with new experiences every day.
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ARCSAR's catastrophe exercise in Svalbard
After a successful morning, we suddenly saw a V-shaped blowout - bowhead whales! An extremely rare and critically endangered species around Svalbard.
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The indescribable silence of Svalbard
I joined PolarQuest in the middle of the pandemic. When I finally got to visit Svalbard, my expectations were exceeded!
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Mighty encounters between man and nature
We have travelled from the easternmost island of Svalbard to Nordaustlandet, the island that is 80% covered by ice.
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Dolphins, Arctic fox and beach clean up
An adventure with rubber boat cruises and fantastic encounters with Svalbard's animals and nature.
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Far east - Storøya and Kvitøya
It was finally time to explore the remote north-east of Svalbard.
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Johan's second encounter with Svalbard
At the end of May, Johan Reuthammar from PolarQuest participated in the expedition ‘Spring on Svalbard’ with M/S Quest.
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Yoga in the Arctic wilderness
Read the interview with yoga teacher Isabel about her yoga trip to Svalbard.
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M/S Quest första resa 2022
M/S Quest has started the season with an expedition from Tromsø via Björnön to Svalbard, with landings and encounters with several polar bears.
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Marie's favourite travel memory
PolarQuest's CEO Marie Lannborn Barker shares her favourite travel memory on the expedition blog.
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Blue whales, belugas and the King of the Arctic
Read about M/S Quest's eventful encounters with blue whales, white whales and polar bears!
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Polar history & glacier cruise
Read about a great day on board the ship M/S Quest and our travellers' experiences from 31 May 2019.
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Polar bear encounter in the magical pack ice
Read a blog post about M/S Quest's encounter with a polar bear on 2 June!
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Ekmanfjorden & Yoldiabukta
Read about a hard-to-beat rubber boat cruise during the 22 - 29 May trip with M/S Quest!
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Karl XII & Storøya
Experience an exciting Zodiac adventure along the rocky shores of Storøya and Karl XII-øya.
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Hiking in Svalbard
In May, Ira Schack travelled on the M/S Quest to explore the Svalbard wilderness.
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Bear encounter in Raudfjorden
Read about an exciting encounter with a female polar bear on a bright Arctic summer night.
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A perfect start
Our expedition leader Elke shares her experiences from the 8-15 June 2018 trip on M/S Quest.
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Pack ice & Polar bear in midnight sun
Travelling through the Svalbard wilderness on a small ship means being constantly prepared for the unpredictable.
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Arctic Digital Detox
Susanne Korsvoll from Unlimited Travel Group blogs about her seven days without connectivity on Svalbard.
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In the realm of the polar bear
Curious about what it's like to join an expedition cruise in Svalbard with PolarQuest? Read this recent travelogue.
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Adventures above the 80th parallel
Below you can read about PolarQuest's own Heidi's encounter with walruses in early May.
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Marine mammals and singing bird cliffs
Read more about a fantastic day of exciting excursions in July with M/S Quest.
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Blue whales, Atlantic puffins and glaciers
Read about an eventful visit to Kongs- and Krossfjorden.
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Humpback whales in Isfjorden
Read about a journey on M/S Quest that started with humpback whales in the midnight sun and much more!
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Foxes, belugas and polar bears in Hornsund
Read about an adventure with exciting animal encounters in Hornsund!
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Arctic magic
Read about the sparkling pack ice, the vast silence and the amazing wildlife!
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The world's northernmost post office and curious walruses
Fartyget förflyttade sig in i Kongsfjorden för en magisk Zodiackryssning längs Kongsbreen.
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Polar bears and Polar plunge
PolarQuest guides blogging from the ship M/S Quest in May 2017.
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Summer in Svalbard
An extract from our Expedition Svalbard trip in July 2016.
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Blue whale, Beluga & polar bear
PolarQuest guides blogging from the ship M/S Quest in July 2016.
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What a first day of the trip!
PolarQuest guides blogging from the ship M/S Quest in June 2016.
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Alkefjellet & ice cruise
PolarQuest guides are blogging from the M/S Quest. Read an extract from the 24 May - 1 June trip.
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What a start to the adventure!
PolarQuest guides blogging on board the M/S Quest in May 2016.
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Along the pack ice
An excerpt from the season's final expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest.
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Glacier calvings, bird cliffs & BBQ
PolarQuest guides blog from M/S Quest. Read about the trip ‘Expedition Svalbard with M/S Quest’, 16-26 July 2015.
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A polar bear day
An excerpt from the journey "Polar Bear Adventure with M/S Quest," June 28 – July 6, 2015.
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What a trip!
Ett litet utdrag från resan ombord på M/S Quest den 24 maj – 2 juni 2015.
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Glacier, whale, walrus & bird cliffs
Svalbard has offered amazing wildlife and nature encounters this season.
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The ice & Wilhelmøya
The Svalbard season is in full swing!
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Blue whales!
Read about M/S Quest's eventful encounters with blue whales, white whales and polar bears!
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