Join an extraordinary adventure in the magical wildernesses of Svalbard!
In July and the beginning of August, it is summer in Svalbard. The midnight sun reigns supreme and the purple saxifrage decorates the slopes. The ice is slowly starting to loosen its grip, which offers good opportunities to explore the seldom visited eastern parts of the archipelago. Whales are more frequently seen in the waters and more and more snowfree areas become accessible for longer walks.
Autumn arrive in late August. The tundra is shifting in autumn colours and the midnight sun is getting closer and closer sun is closer to the horizon, preparing for the polar night, giving us beautiful sunsets and a warm light, perfect for photography.
With ten nights on board we have plenty of time for grand nature experiences.
Highlights
• A once-in-a-lifetime adventure
• 10 nights on board M/S Quest
• Small group - great moments
• 5-star nature experiences
• 5 experienced guides
• All trips are unique
We arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to our hotel.
We start our great adventure in Svalbard by exploring Longyearbyen. In the afternoon we embark the expedition ship and sail out through the spectacular Isfjorden - the Arctic expedition has started! 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 head out on Zodiac cruises every day and when the opportunity arises also go ashore. Here are some examples of places we may visit:
Northwest Spitsbergen
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. Two other 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.
Magnificent 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. 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.
Hinlopen Strait and Alkefjellet
If the ice allows we enter Hinlopen Strait. Here is Alkefjellet, an impressive, basaltic cliff, which is the home to an estimated 200 000 Brünnich’s guillemots. We may also continue into the beautiful bay Palanderbukta on Nordaustlandet.
Eastern Svalbard
The island of Nordaustlandet is covered by an enormous ice cap and fascinates naturalists as well as historians. There are huge glacier fronts here, intersected by hundreds of waterfalls. Barentsøya and Edgeøya offer magnificent landscapes and vast tundra. Chances to encounter walruses, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer are good here.
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.
All itineraries are for guidance only. Our exact route will depend on ice, weather conditions, wildlife and government regulations. 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!
29 June, 2024 to 09 July, 2024
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All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
09 July, 2024 to 19 July, 2024
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
09 July, 2024 to 20 July, 2024
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
19 July, 2024 to 29 July, 2024
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
19 July, 2024 to 29 July, 2024
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
29 July, 2024 to 09 August, 2024
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
29 July, 2024 to 09 August, 2024
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
08 August, 2024 to 18 August, 2024
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08 August, 2024 to 18 August, 2024
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
During the trip, we will make an attempt to reach the mythical Kvitøya. However, we would like to point out that although the conditions to reach Kvitøya are generally good at this time of the year, we cannot predict the weather or what the ice situation will be like this particular year. We also cannot guarantee that it will be possible to make a landing as the island is a popular haunt for polar bears. Due to new regulations in Svalbard, Kvitøya will no longer be accessible to visitors from January 1, 2025. This presents a unique and last chance to visit this historic site!
08 August, 2024 to 19 August, 2024
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18 August, 2024 to 28 August, 2024
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
18 August, 2024 to 29 August, 2024
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
28 August, 2024 to 07 September, 2024
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
07 September, 2024 to 18 September, 2024
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
01 July, 2025 to 12 July, 2025
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
02 July, 2025 to 13 July, 2025
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
11 July, 2025 to 22 July, 2025
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
12 July, 2025 to 23 July, 2025
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
21 July, 2025 to 01 August, 2025
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
22 July, 2025 to 02 August, 2025
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
31 July, 2025 to 11 August, 2025
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
31 July, 2025 to 11 August, 2025
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
10 August, 2025 to 21 August, 2025
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
10 August, 2025 to 21 August, 2025
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
11 August, 2025 to 22 August, 2025
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
20 August, 2025 to 31 August, 2025
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
20 August, 2025 to 31 August, 2025
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All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
All cabins have private facilities and small windows (portholes).
21 August, 2025 to 01 September, 2025
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The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
Cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage.
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.
30 August, 2025 to 10 September, 2025
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Twin Cabin with Portholes
All cabins have private facilities. On the lower deck there are four twin cabins with portholes.
All cabins have private facilities. On the main deck there are two larger twin cabins with windows.
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.
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.
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. Terms and Conditions apply, special offer is subject to availability, please contact us for more details.
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
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