M/S Quest
The ship was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland’s west coast. In 2004/2005 she was completely refurbished into a comfortable expedition ship and in 2018 she underwent a renovation of the passenger areas. M/S Quest takes 53 passengers and all 26 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. The owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV.
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. You are welcomed by an international crew and the atmosphere is relaxed and very friendly. There are five Zodiacs and five guides on board M/S Quest.
EXPEDITION SVALBARD
MS Quest, 50-guests 12 Days
MS Quest, 50-guests 12 Days EXPEDITION SVALBARD
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| DEPARTURE |
STARTING RATES IN USD |
Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 23, 2025 | |
Jul 22, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025 | |
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025 | |
Aug 21, 2025 - Sep 01, 2025 | |
Cabins
All cabins are en suite, located on the outside and have large sea view windows. Windows on deck 4 can be opened. All cabins are equipped with separate air flow and temperature adjustment capabilities, hairdryers,
personal safety box, 1 writing desk, 1 chair, 1 large mirror, 1 or more wardrobes with hangers, 4 big hooks for outer wear, 1 European 2-prong electrical outlet, 1 waste paper basket and 1 Marshall speaker.
Bathrooms
All
cabins are en suite and the bathrooms are equipped with:
- a
safety handrail
- shower
- mirror
- 2
cupboards
- 2
towel hangers
- 3
button style hooks
- retractable
clothes line
- soap
cup in shower
- electrical
outlet for razor
To
enter the bathrooms there is a step over a high threshold.
Owner's Cabin
CABIN SIZE (starting from): Approx.
3.27 x 3.30 metres
BED: Double (two
fixed beds) 1.62 x 2 m equipped with 4 bed lamps and 2 nightstands with
2 drawers in
each and headrest.
WINDOWS: 2/45 x 65
possible to open. Mirrored glass for
privacy so no viewing can be done from the outside.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.98 x 1.52 m, L-figuration.
STORAGE: 2 medium sized wardrobes, storage possibilities
under the bed.
SEATING AREA: 2
armchairs, 1 small round table.
EXTRA SERVICE: TV,
DVD-player, personal library, mini bar
(first content complimentary), 2 pairs of slippers, 2
bathrobes, free fruit basket.
Double Cabin Superior
CABIN SIZE: Approx.
3.89 x 3.03 metres
BED: Double (two
fixed beds) 1.62 x 2 m equipped with 2 bed
lamps and 4 small shelves.
WINDOWS: 2 large
windows 90x65 cm.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 2
wardrobes, storage possibilities under the bed.
SEATING AREA: 2
armchairs, 1 small round table.
EXTRA SERVICE: TV,
DVD-player, 2 pairs of slippers, 2
bathrobes.
Double Cabin
CABIN SIZE: Approx.
3.05 x 2.82 metres
BED: Double bed 1.40
x 2 m equipped with 1 bed lamp and 1 storage pocket.
WINDOWS: 1 large
window 90x65 cm.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 2
wardrobes, storage possibilities under the bed.
SEATING AREA: 1
armchair.
Twin Cabin Plus
CABIN SIZE: Approx.
3.24 x 3.09 metres
BED: 1 fixed bed
0.81 x 2 m, one foldable sofa 0.71 x 2 m equipped with 2 bed lamps, 1
storage pocket and 1 nightstand with 2 drawers.
WINDOWS: 1 large
window 90x65 cm.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 2
wardrobes, storage possibilities under the bed.
Twin Cabin
CABIN SIZE: Approx.
4.20 x 2.10 metres
BED: 1 fixed bed
0.81 x 2 m, one foldable sofa 0.71 x 2 m equipped with 1 bed lamp for
each bed and 1 nightstand with 2 drawers between the beds.
WINDOWS: 1 large
window 90x65 cm.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 1 wardrobe,
storage possibilities under the bed.
Triple Cabin
CABIN SIZE: Approx.
4.42 x 2.56 metres
BED: 1 lower fixed
bed 0.81 x 2 m, one foldable sofa 0.71 x 2 m, 2 foldable upper beds
0.81 x 2 m equipped with 1 bed lamp for each bed, 1 nightstand with 2
drawers for lower beds and 2 storage pockets for upper beds (one each).
WINDOWS: 1 large
window 90x65 cm.
BATHROOM: Approx.
1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 2 medium
sized wardrobes, storage possibilities under the lower bed.
LOUNGE & BAR
In the panorama lounge on deck five you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to interesting talk on the area’s flora, fauna and history. Slideshows are presented on two 60 inch TV-screens. In the lounge you also find a bar and a small library with fact books, novels, board games and DVDs. Coffee, tea and cookies are available around the clock. From the panorama lounge you can also access the outdoor top observation deck.
RESTAURANT
The
dining room is found in the aft on deck 2. Here you are treated to
delicious meals in between landings. It is comfortable and spacious
enough to accommodate all passengers and expedition staff in one
seating and the portholes offers a nice sea view. The breakfast and
lunch are buffet style and the dinner is a combination of starters and
salad buffet and served main course and desserts. The meals offer
choice of fish, meat, pasta and vegetarian.
LANDINGS
The
ship has five Zodiacs, perfect for landings and shuttling. With these
safe and sturdy rubber boats we navigate among icebergs, cruise along
glaciers and go ashore to get unique nature experiences. The solution
for getting in and out of the Zodiac is superb. Through a hatch in the
hull you just take one step and you are in the Zodiac. For Zodiac
operations M/S Quest is equipped with horseshoe style life jackets. All
jackets have both manual and automatic inflation.
SAFETY
M/S
Quest exceeds all SOLAS-requirements (Safety Of Life At Sea) and is
equipped with the latest communication- and navigation equipment.
LIFE BOATS & LIFE RAFTS
M/S
Quest has a total life boat and raft capacity of 160 passengers. It
consists of two life boats with space for 45 passengers in each and 2
life rafts with space for 35 passengers in each. The boats and rafts
are equipped with drinking water, survival equipment and survival food
rations and sea-sickness pills. The diesel powered boats are also
equipped with navigational equipment, medication, and communication
equipment.
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
For
emergency situations M/S Quest has an overcapacity of life vests and
the highest grade of Immersion Suits.
FIRE SAFETY
The
ship is equipped with automatic smoke detectors, a sprinkler system and
fire safety doors. Fire alarms and fire extinguishers are placed around
the ship.
OBSERVATION DECKS
The
ship’s two observation decks are located on deck 5 (exit from
the Panorama lounge) and in front of the bridge on deck four (access
via the passage on both sides of the Bridge). In addition, there is
also access to outer deck 4. From the observation decks and deck four
you can comfortably and safely observe the wildlife and enjoy the
magnificent scenery. During certain weather conditions and situations
the outer decks might be closed for safety reasons.
COMMUNICATION
For
passenger use M/S Quest can offer an on board e-mail account charged by
a set up fee and a data transmission rate. This e-mail account can be
accessed from the passengers own laptop via a wireless network from
almost anywhere on the ship. The passengers can also buy
phone cards for the satellite phone available in the lobby on deck 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
The
tap water is drinkable and of high quality. All fresh water is produced
on board from sea water. The system is oversized and the purified and
desalinated water is stored in buffer tanks in case the purification
system should fail.
All
sewage is taken care of on board the ship. The three stage cleaning
system is based on the latest technology and before the sewage is
released into the sea it’s completely decontaminated. The
remaining waste products are emptied and taken care of by special
vehicles or ships when the ship is in port.
All
rubbish created on board is sorted and whatever is recyclable is handed
over for recycling while in port after each expedition.
For
the laundry they use organic detergent and in the shower there are
organic protera body wash, shampoo/ conditioner and body lotion.
