Springtime in Svalbard: M/S Quest
Svalbard
During the month of May, Svalbard is characterised by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking sceneries. The fairytale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice and pastel coloured skies. Polar bear yearlings venture out for the first time, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer still wear their winter fur and seals and walrus can often be seen resting on the fjord ice. Little auks and Brünnich’s guillemots have returned to their summer nests and bird cliffs are teeming with life. It is a great time to spot the king eider and rock ptarmigan
- Sail on board a modern expedition ship with a small number of fellow travellers
- See the spectacular mountains of Spitsbergen
- Sail through amazing fjords and see impressive glaciers
- Search for wildlife such as polar bears, walrus and whales
- Incredible birdlife including eiders, vast numbers of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots
GUIDES
Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides are the key to a successful expedition. On these expeditions you will meet guides with long experience of the Polar Regions and a genuine love of the Arctic. Several of them have been commuting between the Arctic and the Antarctic for many years. All guides are highly qualified guides when it comes to safety.
There are five guides on board the M/S Quest. Few passengers per guide increase the flexibility on board as well as enable a smooth Zodiac operation. The guides also entertain and educate you with interesting talks in between landings, where you learn more about the flora, fauna and history of Svalbard.
Stewart's Take
Pristine Spitsbergen awakes sparkling in the returning sunshine!
Overview
During the month of May, Svalbard is characterised by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking sceneries. The fairytale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice and pastel coloured skies. Polar bear yearlings venture out for the first time, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer still wear their winter fur and seals and walrus can often be seen resting on the fjord ice. Little auks and Brünnich’s guillemots have returned to their summer nests and bird cliffs are teeming with life. It is a great time to spot the king eider and rock ptarmigan.Expedition Vessel: Quest

The expedition ship Quest (formerly M/S Sea Endurance) was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland`s west coast. In 2004/2005 she was completely refurbished and now has a career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. Quest takes 53 passengers in 26 cabins, all with sea-view and private facilities. Travelling with this small expedition ship offers a more relaxed and informal atmosphere and a much greater focus on the destination than is the case with larger vessels.
In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to entertaining lectures on the area's flora, fauna and history. In the lounge you also find a well-stocked bar and a small library. The ship has spacious observation decks where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas and search for exciting wildlife.
The triple cabins on deck three have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you also find a desk with chair and storage space for clothes and equipment. The superior cabins on deck three and four are spacious and have a separate sitting area and TV/DVD. The Owner's cabin, next to the Captain`s cabin, on deck four has a double bed, two large picture windows, a small sitting area and TV/DVD.

- 7 nights on board the M/S Quest
- 1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen
- all meals
- an experienced Expedition Leader and knowledgeable guides
- lectures on board and ashore
- all excursions by Zodiac
- illustrated post-expedition log
- Flight to and from Longyearbyen
- travel and cancellation insurance
- customary gratuity to the ship’s crew
- personal expenses such as bar and shop charges.
Tour Dossier
Springtime in Svalbard: M/S Quest

A 9 day program, with the MS Quest. We explore a winter wonderland, Svalbard’s magnificent fjords and make landings wherever the ice allows us
File Creation date: 2023-12-08 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/springtime-in-svalbard-ms-quest_285

Springtime in Svalbard: M/S Quest
Duration: 9 days
Location: Svalbard
Available: May
Start: Longyearbyen, Norway
Finish: Longyearbyen, Norway

Highlights
- Sail on board a modern expedition ship with a small number of fellow travellers
- See the spectacular mountains of Spitsbergen
- Sail through amazing fjords and see impressive glaciers
- Search for wildlife such as polar bears, walrus and whales
- Incredible birdlife including eiders, vast numbers of kittiwakes and Brünnich’s guillemots

Itinerary
During the month of May, Svalbard is characterised by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking sceneries. The fairytale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice and pastel coloured skies. Polar bear yearlings venture out for the first time, Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer still wear their winter fur and seals and walrus can often be seen resting on the fjord ice. Little auks and Brünnich’s guillemots have returned to their summer nests and bird cliffs are teeming with life. It is a great time to spot the king eider and rock ptarmigan





Ship Information
Expedition Vessel: Quest

The expedition ship Quest (formerly M/S Sea Endurance) was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland`s west coast. In 2004/2005 she was completely refurbished and now has a career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. Quest takes 53 passengers in 26 cabins, all with sea-view and private facilities. Travelling with this small expedition ship offers a more relaxed and informal atmosphere and a much greater focus on the destination than is the case with larger vessels.
In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to entertaining lectures on the area's flora, fauna and history. In the lounge you also find a well-stocked bar and a small library. The ship has spacious observation decks where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas and search for exciting wildlife.
The triple cabins on deck three have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you also find a desk with chair and storage space for clothes and equipment. The superior cabins on deck three and four are spacious and have a separate sitting area and TV/DVD. The Owner's cabin, next to the Captain`s cabin, on deck four has a double bed, two large picture windows, a small sitting area and TV/DVD.

Springtime in Svalbard: M/S Quest
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/springtime-in-svalbard-ms-quest_285
Included
- 7 nights on board the M/S Quest
- 1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen
- all meals
- an experienced Expedition Leader and knowledgeable guides
- lectures on board and ashore
- all excursions by Zodiac
- illustrated post-expedition log
Excluded
- Flight to and from Longyearbyen
- travel and cancellation insurance
- customary gratuity to the ship’s crew
- personal expenses such as bar and shop charges.

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