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To many people, an expedition cruise to Svalbard is a life-changing experience. The overwhelming scenery, extraordinary wildlife and unpredictable encounters with animals such as polar bears and walruses are simply very special. Not to forget the delicious meals and the comfortable cabins onboard the expedition cruise ship M/S Stockholm, with its warm and friendly atmosphere. Travelling with PolarQuest allows you to enjoy the amazing Arctic wilderness without having to undertake a scientific expedition or become an explorer with an icy beard. A curious mind and a sense for nature and wildlife is all you need!
Few people ever set foot in these areas, but we make sure that everyone soon feels comfortably at home. Travelling in a small group is the best way to explore and to tread carefully in the unique and fragile environment. A Zodiac cruise along a mighty glacier is an experience to be shared by everyone at the same time, and these safe and solid little boats are the perfect way to get ashore almost anywhere in this Arctic wonderland.
Each voyage with M/S Stockholm is unique. PolarQuest`s experienced and knowledgeable expedition leader, the Captain and crew will ensure you get the most out of every moment, including several interesting lectures on board. The exact itinerary will depend on ice and weather conditions, and on the wildlife we encounter.
30 May, 2012 to 07 June, 2012
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This will allow you to make an enquiry or check availability.20 June, 2012 to 28 June, 2012
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This will allow you to make an enquiry or check availability.Polar Bear Quest on Stockholm itinerary:
In Kongsfjorden, famous for its beauty, we find the scientific settlement Ny Ålesund. Arctic terns nest by the main street and we often see wild reindeer grazing. It was from here that Amundsen and Nobile started their heroic expeditions to the North Pole. Svalbard offers the visitor countless spectacular fjords such as Liefdefjorden, Krossfjorden and Raudfjorden - areas of immense natural beauty - dominated by beautifully sculptured glaciers. Many common eiders and pink-footed geese nest in the area and if lucky we see the rare king eider.
North of Spitsbergen we may meet themassive pack ice edge. Not many ships venture here and we can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. Chances of meeting polar bears increase as we sail along the ice floes. If the ice allows we may enter Hinlopen Strait. Here is Alkefjellet, a sheer, basaltic cliff, which is the home for some 200 000 Brunnich`s Guillemots.
Stockholm
The M/S Stockholm is a classic vessel built in 1953 for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1999 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable polar passenger ship. The M/S Stockholm exclusively carries a maximum of 12 passengers in outside twin cabins, all with upper and lower berth and private facilities. She is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and pine decks. No wonder the M/S Stockholm is loved by so many!
On board the ship you will enjoy delicious meals in the company of likeminded travellers who enjoy the natural world, and who are as fascinated by the Arctic as you will be. The food on board is of a high standard. All wine, beer and drinks are included in the trip fare. With such a small party on board, this is like travelling on a private yacht. An entirely different experience and perspective to that of a larger and more conventional vessel! The M/S Stockholm is also ideal for private parties who wish to explore the Svalbard archipelago.
The owner, Captain and crew of the ship have long experience in Arctic waters, and are actively involved in making expeditions in tune with nature conservation. The crew onboard M/S Stockholm are great enthusiasts of the unique wildlife and unspoilt nature too, so do not be surprised if you suddenly see the chef ashore taking photographs or studying birds, whenever his time permits. The genuine curiosity of the crew is a prerequisite for expedition cruises of this kind. A trip on board M/S Stockholm in these northern waters, with its unique wildlife and pristine nature is anexperience of a lifetime, simply hard to beat.
