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.
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
- 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
Owner's Cabin
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.
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
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.
SEATING AREA: 2 armchairs, 1 small round table.
EXTRA SERVICE: TV, DVD-player, 2 pairs of slippers, 2 bathrobes.
Double Cabin
BED: Double bed 1.40 x 2 m equipped with 1 bed lamp and 1 storage pocket.
WINDOWS: 1 large window 90x65 cm.
STORAGE: 2 wardrobes, storage possibilities under the bed.
SEATING AREA: 1 armchair.
Twin Cabin Plus
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.
BATHROOM: Approx. 1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 2 wardrobes, storage possibilities under the bed.
Twin Cabin
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.
BATHROOM: Approx. 1.56 x 1.10 m, triangle configuration.
STORAGE: 1 wardrobe, storage possibilities under the bed.
Triple Cabin
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).
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.
