MS Quest
A small expedition ship that makes very special experiences possible.
For more than 15 years, the small and comfortable 50-passenger ship MS Quest has been taking travelers on unforgettable expedition cruises through the Arctic wilderness of Spitsbergen.
The ship was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on the west coast of Greenland. In 2004/2005 , it was completely converted into a comfortable expedition ship – since then, it has been ideal for adventures in the special conditions of the Arctic.
In 2018, the passenger areas underwent extensive renovation and now offer 24 outside cabins with bathrooms, an observation deck, and a panoramic lounge from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
This small ship offers a truly unique experience; we can reach some of the most inaccessible areas, venture into small fjords, and thus ensure that we get the most out of every trip.
Stephanie Gräf
Travel expert, inventia | Travel beyond the ordinary
Specialist in travel to the Arctic and Antarctic.
I am your contact person for questions and bookings relating to the Arctic and Antarctic, and I am delighted that you are one of the few people who are traveling to the ends of the earth.
You can reach me by phone or email:
+49 (0)201 858 90 960
welcome@inventia.de
Onboard amenities
ship data
Key data:
- Flag: Faroe Islands
- Year of manufacture: 1992
- Maximum passengers: 50
- Cabins: 24 , all outside cabins
- Crew: approx . 25
- Length: 45 .61 m
- Width: 11 m
- Draught: 4 m
- GT: 1 ,211 t
- Maximum speed: 14 knots
- Drive: MAN alfa 1,200 kW
- Ice class: 1B (hull 1A)
- Voltage: 220V
Good to know:
- Onboard language: English, English-speaking expedition team, German-speaking departures are available on selected trips.
- Onboard currency: Spitsbergen trips : US dollars, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Norway trips: Norwegian kroner, Visa, Mastercard. - Open bridge
- Medical care: Doctor on board (medical questionnaire mandatory)
- Rubber boots for hire: For trips to Spitsbergen, you should bring your own rubber boots. On trips to Norway, rubber boots can be rented on board.
Special Interest
A heart for solo travelers!
The expedition ship offers solo travelers the opportunity to share twin cabins with fellow travelers of the same gender.
More offers for solo travelers.
Traveling by ship
An Exclusive Expedition Cruise Around Iceland (2026)
7.790 €
Svalbard Expedition to the Pack Ice | MS Quest | MS Balto
5.790 €
Spring in Spitsbergen on a small ship | MS Quest | MS…
Northern Lights and whale safari with overnight stay on a small ship | MS Quest
7.790 €
Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen on small ships | MS Quest | MS Stockholm |...
6.190 €
Svalbard Adventure | MS Quest | MS Sjoveien
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