Charter our ships
PolarQuest offers the opportunity to hire a full departure for an exclusive group. It could be a birthday celebration, a business incentive, a photo tour or just a private party who wish to experience a true expedition adventure. We offer one 12-passanger ship in Greenland and three small and comfortable ships in Svalbard, carrying a maximum of 12 or 53 passengers. Please give us a call or send your enquiry by e-mail if you are interested in a full charter.
Johan Reuthammar at PolarQuest handles these requests and is happy to help you. Give him a call or send him an email and he will be happy to tell you more! Read more about our ships further down the page.
Become one of our agents
PolarQuest has also been working with travel agencies around the world for many years. We help their customers to book their dream trip to Svalbard and to experience the adventure of a lifetime! If you are interested in becoming one of our partners, please contact Johan Reuthammar below.
Some words from previous charterers
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Robert Schilders, Nederländerna
M/S Quest is a little and cozy vessel with plenty of deck space for only 50 pax. She and a fantastic crew and guide team showed us all what makes Svalbard the Pearl of the Arctic and offered us an once of a life time experience in the Artcic.
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Mary Ann McDonald, USA
We are off Stockholm after a wonderful trip with Adam, David and the crew of the ship. This was our first time actually working with captain Per and as we have heard, he is incredible. The trip itself was extremely successful as well. The weather was in our favor with very little wind and gentle seas. We got some absolutely incredible scenic, great polar bears and walrus, wonderful seabirds and good reindeer and fox. And now, talking about the future, we would like to reserve a week on the Stockholm next year if possible.
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Sue Werner, Adventure Associates, Australien
We had such a fantastic voyage on Sjøveien she is the perfect expedition vessel for Svalbard. All my guests just loved Sjøveien and the whole trip. We had so many wonderful experiences with the wildlife, Ice and the beautiful scenery and nature Svalbard had to offer. The Captain and crew are to be applauded for all their hard work in making us comfortable and well looked after. Thomas has to have a special mention too for his delicious meals and enthusiasm in sharing his passion of food.
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Lauren Boyd, Wildlife Worldwide, Storbrittanien
Just a note to say that our tour leader and the group had the most incredible time aboard the Stockholm! He said that the ship, crew, expedition team, and itinerary was a dream! He said they had some insane wildlife encounters and has shared lots of content on his social media stories.
About our ships
M/S Stockholm (12 passengers) - Svalbard
The M/S Stockholm is a classic vessel built in 1953 for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. She is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and pine decks. With a maximum of only 12 passengers on board, this is like travelling on a private yacht. Read more about M/S Stockholm here.
M/S Quest (50 passengers) - Svalbard
A small and comfortable expedition ship with excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere. From the panorama lounge and the spacious observation decks you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. All cabins have windows and private facilities. Read more about M/S Quest here.
M/S Sjøveien (12 passengers) - Svalbard
M/S Sjøveien (meaning the Seaway) was built in Bergen in 1964 for the Norwegian Government and she worked for them in various capacities. She is a true beauty with wooden decks and vintage details. There is a spacious outer deck from where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas. Read more about M/S Sjøveien here.
M/S Balto (12 passengers) - Greenland
M/S Balto carries a maximum of 12 passengers in seven cabins, all with sea views. In 2019-2022 she underwent a complete renovation and is now one of the most spacious and elegant expedition ships with beautiful wood and brass details. Read more about M/S Balto here.
