Quest

A small expedition ship

The M/S Quest is an expedition ship for voyages around Spitsbergen. It sails under the Faroe Islands flag, with Tórshavn listed as its home port. The ship accommodates a maximum of 50 passengers, looked after by a crew of 25. Five Zodiacs are available for excursions. The small number of passengers makes group shore landings easier, while the ship’s compact size also allows it to call at remote fjords.

Voyages from Longyearbyen

The published June/July 2027 itinerary lasts twelve days: guests stay overnight in Longyearbyen on the first day, spend days 2 to 11 on the expedition aboard ship, and return to Longyearbyen on the twelfth day. Guests spend ten nights aboard the Quest. Zodiac excursions and shore landings are planned during the expedition, weather and regulations permitting. The exact route depends on ice, weather, and wildlife sightings, so the places mentioned are examples, not guaranteed stops. The vessel is registered in Tórshavn; embarkation and disembarkation for this Spitsbergen program take place in Longyearbyen.

History and life on board

The Quest was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Christensens Staalskibsværft shipyard in Frederikshavn and initially operated as a ferry on Greenland’s west coast. In 2004–2005, it was converted into an expedition ship; the passenger areas were further renovated in 2018. On board, there is a panoramic lounge and a dining room on Deck 2, where all guests eat together. The crew speaks English. Swedish and English are listed as the languages used on the described 2027 Spitsbergen program. Onboard charges are settled in Norwegian kroner.