Svalbard Polar Bear Explorer
Explore the stunning Spitsbergen Archipelago aboard the M/V Kinfish - intimate ship charters focusing on sightings of the amazing polar bear and other Arctic wildlife of Svalbard.
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Svalbard
We are proud of the extraordinary journeys that we craft for clients and love to hear stories of their remarkable wildlife encounters when they return.
Not only does this help us improve our service and excellence, but it is always fascinating to become inspired hearing incredible tales of adventure. This is why we do, what we do.
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Client Reviews
Rated 5/5 based on 4 customer reviews
- —Jaki Kennedy, Svalbard, May 2026
We’re recently back from the most amazing trip to Svalbard with NWS We don’t normally do cold but had heard so many good things about going to Svalbard that we decided to break away from our norm, and we’re so glad we did - it was a trip of a lifetime for us.
It was incredibly special to be the only ship in the vicinity and to enjoy the silence and the amazing scenery and atmosphere and incredible light. This was our 10th trip with NWS and we are looking forward to planning our next one with their expert care and attention to detail. We recommend them very highly indeed.
- —Heidi Novak, Svalbard, May 2026
We were thoroughly blown away by the attention of detail to the guests and wildlife on our trip. I was very happy with the wildlife and nature ethics that were displayed and encouraged. Every detail of the planning process was thoroughly thought out and planned ahead. You literally just show up and everything is taken care of for you.
- —Natacha Chiaramonte, Svalbard, August 2025
All the choices about our trip in the Svalbard islands were optimal. Great boat and incredibly nice crew. We had fantastic expedition guides who adapted our itinerary according to the meteorological conditions and insured we were able to observe beautiful wildlife and glaciers.
This trip in the Artic will remain memorable and so special as we were only 11 participants and so well look after : most delicious food delivered by a fantastic chef and a great caring massage therapist on board.
- —Helen Coles, Svalbard, July 2025
What an amazing company to travel with. The communication was great from start to finish, with all our queries promptly answered. Our expectations were met with high standards of accommodation on board the boat, excellent home cooking, with the added advantage of a member of staff present throughout the trip.
Client Reviews
Rated 5/5 based on 4 customer reviews
- —Jaki Kennedy, Svalbard, May 2026
We’re recently back from the most amazing trip to Svalbard with NWS We don’t normally do cold but had heard so many good things about going to Svalbard that we decided to break away from our norm, and we’re so glad we did - it was a trip of a lifetime for us.
It was incredibly special to be the only ship in the vicinity and to enjoy the silence and the amazing scenery and atmosphere and incredible light. This was our 10th trip with NWS and we are looking forward to planning our next one with their expert care and attention to detail. We recommend them very highly indeed.
- —Heidi Novak, Svalbard, May 2026
We were thoroughly blown away by the attention of detail to the guests and wildlife on our trip. I was very happy with the wildlife and nature ethics that were displayed and encouraged. Every detail of the planning process was thoroughly thought out and planned ahead. You literally just show up and everything is taken care of for you.
- —Natacha Chiaramonte, Svalbard, August 2025
All the choices about our trip in the Svalbard islands were optimal. Great boat and incredibly nice crew. We had fantastic expedition guides who adapted our itinerary according to the meteorological conditions and insured we were able to observe beautiful wildlife and glaciers.
This trip in the Artic will remain memorable and so special as we were only 11 participants and so well look after : most delicious food delivered by a fantastic chef and a great caring massage therapist on board.
- —Helen Coles, Svalbard, July 2025
What an amazing company to travel with. The communication was great from start to finish, with all our queries promptly answered. Our expectations were met with high standards of accommodation on board the boat, excellent home cooking, with the added advantage of a member of staff present throughout the trip.
Client Reviews
Rated 5/5 based on 4 customer reviews
- —Jaki Kennedy, Svalbard, May 2026
We’re recently back from the most amazing trip to Svalbard with NWS We don’t normally do cold but had heard so many good things about going to Svalbard that we decided to break away from our norm, and we’re so glad we did - it was a trip of a lifetime for us.
It was incredibly special to be the only ship in the vicinity and to enjoy the silence and the amazing scenery and atmosphere and incredible light. This was our 10th trip with NWS and we are looking forward to planning our next one with their expert care and attention to detail. We recommend them very highly indeed.
- —Heidi Novak, Svalbard, May 2026
We were thoroughly blown away by the attention of detail to the guests and wildlife on our trip. I was very happy with the wildlife and nature ethics that were displayed and encouraged. Every detail of the planning process was thoroughly thought out and planned ahead. You literally just show up and everything is taken care of for you.
- —Natacha Chiaramonte, Svalbard, August 2025
All the choices about our trip in the Svalbard islands were optimal. Great boat and incredibly nice crew. We had fantastic expedition guides who adapted our itinerary according to the meteorological conditions and insured we were able to observe beautiful wildlife and glaciers.
This trip in the Artic will remain memorable and so special as we were only 11 participants and so well look after : most delicious food delivered by a fantastic chef and a great caring massage therapist on board.
- —Helen Coles, Svalbard, July 2025
What an amazing company to travel with. The communication was great from start to finish, with all our queries promptly answered. Our expectations were met with high standards of accommodation on board the boat, excellent home cooking, with the added advantage of a member of staff present throughout the trip.