Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen
Oslo - Longyearbyen - Oslo
Expeditions aboard M.S. Quest
During this exciting circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, we explore the glacier-coated fjords and beautiful bays, which the area is known for. Join our journey of exploration around this magnificent archipelago in the company of sea birds, walrus, seals and polar bears. Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen.
The goal on this expedition is to explore Spitsbergen's nature, fauna, cultural heritage and to visit sites where few people have set foot. We travel through Spitsbergen's magnificent archipelago and hope to make a full circumnavigation. We visit bird cliffs and walrus colonies, hike on the tundra and cruise along glacier fronts. Our little expedition ship M/S Quest is ice-classed and we carefully break through the pack ice in the eastern part of the archipelago. Here, in the pack ice we have good chances of seeing the lord of the Arctic - the polar bear. We can also expect to see seals on the ice and whales often cruise along the ice edge. We travel in the footsteps of polar explorers such as Andrée, Nordenskiöld, Amundsen and Nobile and every day we do landfalls in spectacular settings. Scientists, whalers, trappers and miners have travelled to Spitsbergen for the past 400 years and have left behind many traces such as buildings and equipment, geographical names and fascinating stories. One of the highlights will be the landing on White Island, Spitsbergen's easternmost island.
