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Arctic Expeditions — Svalbard

Longyearbyen, Norway – Svalbard / Spitsbergen

Hands-on voyages into the true High North — from Longyearbyen, Norway toward the remote wilderness of Svalbard and Spitsbergen. Towering glaciers, midnight sun, and raw polar beauty.

8–12 days

Max 6 guests

2028 — Multiple dates May through August

Expedition Highlights

Midnight sun above the 78th parallel

Towering glaciers at close quarters

Polar bears, walrus, beluga whales

Deep fjords of Spitsbergen

Small groups and flexible itineraries

Licensed Arctic guides

Chef-prepared Nordic cuisine

Purpose-built expedition yacht

Arctic Expeditions — Svalbard / Spitsbergen

Sail far beyond the usual aboard S/Y Quest, purpose-built for the Arctic and explorations far off the beaten track.

Embark on voyages of a lifetime. Departures from Longyearbyen, Svalbard will lead you through majestic fjords, towering glaciers, and the spellbinding wilderness of the Arctic.

Explore Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, sits high above the Arctic Circle at 78° north—roughly midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole. Remote, raw, and breathtakingly beautiful, it's a place where towering glaciers meet deep fjords, polar bears roam the pack ice, and seabirds wheel above cliffs.

What makes this frozen frontier uniquely accessible by yacht is the North Atlantic Gulf Stream. This warm ocean current flows northward along the Norwegian coast and into the Arctic Ocean, keeping large parts of Svalbard's west coast ice-free during the summer months.

Expect a world where midnight sun lights the sky from April through August, where glaciers calve into sapphire fjords, and where the stillness is broken only by the call of a kittiwake or the breath of a surfacing whale.

Arctic Summer: June to August

From early June to late August, Svalbard reveals its most dynamic and life-filled season. The midnight sun shines 24 hours a day. As the sea ice retreats, wildlife thrives: polar bears, walrus haul out on remote beaches, and beluga whales swim through the fjords.

These months are ideal for navigating deep into the fjord systems, hiking ashore, and enjoying long, light-filled days of discovery.

Why Choose Quest?

Life Onboard

Become part of the expedition: help the crew hoist sails, plot courses, take your turn on the lookout for wildlife, or simply watch the high Arctic unfold around you.

A Culinary Expedition

Our cuisine is rooted in classic Scandinavian traditions — Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish — inspired by the heritage of Svalbard and Nordic expedition life. The focus is on food that nourishes: fish from northern waters, root vegetables, slow-cooked comfort dishes, Arctic char, reindeer sandwiches, and local berries such as cloudberries.