Springtime in Svalbard
Springtime in Svalbard 9 Days
Aboard: M/S Quest
Join this fantastic voyage aboard a small and intimate Arctic expedition ship to discover the breathtaking landscapes and bountiful wildlife of Spitsbergen’s enchanting west coast. Travelling in May, you can delight in watching the fairytale winter landscape transform into spring, an indescribable experience that is made even more exciting by the fact that your small expedition vessel will be able to sail into enthralling areas that are inaccessible to the larger expedition ships. This is also an excellent time to spot wildlife, with seals and walruses often being seen resting on the fjord ice, Svalbard reindeers and Arctic foxes still in their winter furs, and the iconic Polar bears venturing out and about with their new cubs. Birdlife will also be in abundance with the bird cliffs teeming with a variety of species. You can expect to see little auks, Brünnich’s guillemots, king eiders and rock ptarmigans amongst many others.
Various departures available. Mentioned activities may not be applicable to all departure dates. Please enquire for full rates and dates.
Highlights
- Springtime in Spitsbergen
- Spectacular scenery where fjords & glaciers abound
- Polar bears, whales and other wildlife
- Historical sites
- Abundant birdlife
- Exciting explorations by Zodiac and on foot
- Snowshoeing options available (select departures)
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board ship
- 1 night hotel stay in Longyearbyen pre-expedition
- Programme of lectures by expert guides
- Shore and Zodiac excursions
- Illustrated post-expedition log
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M/S Quest
Formerly named Sea Endurance, the M/S Quest 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. The M/S Quest takes 50 passengers and all 25 cabins are outside cabins with private facilities. The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. All other 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/ DVD. The Owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV/DVD.
In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to entertaining talks on the area’s flora, fauna and history. In the lounge you also find a bar and a small library. The ship has spacious observation decks, where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for. There is an international crew on board the M/S Quest and the atmosphere is relaxed and very friendly.
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