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A former sea rescue- and survey vessel refitted for customized expeditions beyond the ordinary ❄️🌊⚓️
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12/06/2024

Half the crew is leaving the ship, perhaps they've had enough!? 😅😲 Or more correctly, they can't get enough of that polar plunging! 🧊 When it comes to fun, no one is left behind on R/V Kinfish! 🎊❤️

06/06/2024

Today, we celebrate The National Day of Sweden! 🎉🇸🇪 The day is celebrated in honour of the election of Gustav Vasa as King of Sweden in 1523 and the constitutions of 1809 and 1974 🖋️

We love being up in the Arctic, but we're also very fond of our home of Gothenburg, Sweden. If you have the chance to visit Sweden, we can't recommend it enough! But we're somewhat biased 😅

05/06/2024

Peek a boo! Kinfish is quite camouflaged up here in the Arctic, at least if you see her far away and partially covered 😅 The hull and some details are actually dark green - a rare colour up in the Arctic, at least a part from the few summer months.

01/06/2024

We're always excited to participate in SAR exercises (Search and rescue) with the rescue organization and the SAR Division in Svalbard 🫡

They excel in working in this harsh environment and to respond rapidly to incidents 💪🦺

30/05/2024

How it takes less than 5 minutes to launch zodiacs from Kinfish. Always ready when you are 🫡 Crane Cam will return! 😀

Made by the creative crew onboard ❤️

25/05/2024

Several types of seals live up in the Arctic, six in total! 🌊 Bearded, Harp, Hooded, Ribbon, Ringed and Spotted.

Together with walruses and sea lions, they belong to the group of species called pinnipeds📔

📷 By Eric Loken

21/05/2024

Today is a special day! Together with , we celebrate Life Jacket Day in Sweden and onboard Kinfish 🛟🦺

The best life jacket is the one you wear - and with life jackets and gear from , it's easy, comfortable and safe to travel and work at sea ❤️ Many accidents can be prevented by wearing a life jacket, and they come in many shapes, colours and sizes to suit all needs 👍

Visit www.baltic.se/en to see their current offers and brand-new designs!

17/05/2024

Kinfish is bigger than she seems at first 🚢 There are many places to rest, photograph and contemplate the surroundings and our guest often find their favourite spots early on.

The lowest points of Kinfish are near the water line, this brings you close to nature even when onboard 🌊 With the Zodiacs (the black inflatable boats) you get so close that you can dip your hand in the water with ease 👏

Photos by crew member Malte 📷🎉

15/05/2024

Ice floes are no match for Kinfish! 💪 But why not go in a straight line? We avoid the largest floes to reduce damage to the hull paint and the loud "thuds" from pushing the ice aside 👍👂

📷 by .travel 🙏

10/05/2024

Start the weekend like this walrus - by relaxing to the max! 🏖️ We'd like to think that the walrus "tries out" different ice floes to find the most comfortable ones for their huddle. We have no scientific data for this claim though 😅

Have a great weekend! ❤️

08/05/2024

A wonderful Arctic sky with Kinfish watching over her guests in the distance ❤️ There are many experiences to be had in the Arctic. Sky-watching is one profound experience that often takes our guests by surprise☁️🌞

03/05/2024

Just a wonderful photo by crew member Elin. Silky smooth waters, harsh white glaciers and the grey, calm sky. It's easy to fall in love with the landscape up north. What it lacks in colour, it makes up for in shapes and contrasts 🔲

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01/05/2024

26/04/2024

One of the best parts of working at sea is the fresh air, amazing views and tasks that vary daily🌊 There is a long-term maintenance schedule for tasks and improvements on the ship - and some have to be done even in the high Arctic. Our crew is attuned to working in this sometimes harsh environment. Most of the time, we're all as happy as crew member Micael here 😅❤️

24/04/2024

A beautiful shot by Rickard . Kinfish almost looks camouflaged against the Arctic backdrop. After all, Kinfish was used as a spy- and rescue vessel in her early years 🕶️🛟

Now, our lady Kinfish enjoys taking you guys on amazing charters and getting pampered both on and off-season all year ❤️ No rushing and no secret missions 🏖️

19/04/2024

We dare to say that working onboard Kinfish is something special. The focus on well-being doesn't just include the guests, guides and charterers - but also the crew. Everybody onboard is supposed to have a good time 👍

Whether it's operating the crane, like Alice here, or if you're preparing meals or maintaining the engine, we are a team! Our strong belief is that this heightens the experience for everybody ❤️

Always warm and ready with clothing from 💪
📷 by Kalle Levin

17/04/2024

Depending on conditions - we do several landings on each cruise 🏖️ It's a fantastic way to experience the Arctic and we land on accessible sites that require no special equipment or climbing.

Of course, we like exploring by sea, but exploring by trekking or walking is also amazing! 🚶‍♀️

📷 by

13/04/2024

The bow of Kinfish is a place for contemplation☺️ You have the length of the ship behind you and the uninterrupted Arctic in front🗻 The best ride of your life! ❤️

11/04/2024

Have we ever mentioned how cozy it is onboard and up in the Arctic? Well, it is indeed very cozy 🥰 Especially on foggy days like this that make the mind and soul wander 🫠

If you're into the cozy/Arctic vibe we recommend that you check out Cecilia's () content focused on living in Longyearbyen and Svalbard. Get ready for a cosy overload! ❤️☕

06/04/2024

Inspiring, magic shots by ! 🙏😲 The light can be something else up here. Combined with the vast ocean views and ice floes you have nothing short of success. But to capture the magic through the lens is a real challenge.

04/04/2024

We forgot to tell you about our kick-off for the 2024 season! 😅 We usually start our kick-offs with crew onboarding (haha!) and then have some more... relaxed... activities 🤭

This year we had go-cart and karaoke on the schedule - a schedule composed by co-owner Peter Harrysson, who for the night went under the nickname Party Peter 🎉🤟

Big shout out to and .melody.club for awesome activities ❤️

29/03/2024

Being eye level with one of the greatest apex predators of the world is mind-boggling 🤯You forget everything else and instantly get connected to nature.

With modern camera equipment - you can get amazing shots even from far away in a Zodiac (inflatable expedition boat) 👍 But we encourage putting the camera down occasionally and directing your focus inward and being in the moment. Take a mental photograph ❤️

🐣💛And also, Happy Easter!💛🐣

📷 Kalle Levin

27/03/2024

We're all very, very happy to be back up north ❤️🎉 Some tasks onboard are similar all year round - but when we're up in the Arctic, everything is more fun and the surroundings and guests take it to the next level 💯

If you're curious how mechanics, like Harold here, work onboard - ask for a tour! 📘

21/03/2024

It's important to test all equipment onboard, and testing may or may not include a post-testing relaxation session 😅

We test equipment and do many safety drills all year round and even during the season up in the Arctic. Each journey with us starts with presentations, orientation and a safety briefing 👍🦺

We're now back in Svalbard and more ready than ever!❤️
📷 by

19/03/2024

13/03/2024

We're going as fast as we can back up north! 😅 Back to creating experiences and memories like this.

Don't worry, gravity is working just fine up here - one merry Arctic visitor is just testing the hardness of ice. Spoiler: it's very hard! 👍🧊

📷Robin Dahlberg

07/03/2024

When conditions are right, we sometimes serve meals on the aft deck🍛 The scenery is unbeatable if you ask us 😏 Not long now until we start the 2024 season - we are so excited! ❤️

01/03/2024

🎉Brace yourselves - The 2024 season is coming! 🧊

Not long now until we set foot on Arctic ground again. We start our journey north now in March and make the final preparations on our way up along the coastline.

We've had an amazing winter back in Sweden and are more ready than ever 💪 A big thank you to our amazing crew and friends and family for your unwavering support ❤️🙏

To all new and returning guests this season - welcome onboard! ⛴️⚓

#2024

27/02/2024

We celebrate this magnificent creature a little extra today on:

❤️International Polar Bear Day! ❤️

Today is a good day to engage, dive into facts and information and learn something new about the polar bear 📖 One excellent way of doing so is by visiting polarbearsinternational.org 👍

📷 by Carl Kaplan

23/02/2024

We're still busy preparing for the next season🛠️ But come March we will begin our journey north again! We're looking forward to an awesome season with both returning and new crew ❤️

If you see us out and about in Gothenburg Harbour now, we assist .university in training their students in navigation and manoeuvring among other things👍 Proud to be a part of shaping the seafarers of tomorrow! 💪🙏

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Crane Cam

How it takes less than 5 minutes to launch zodiacs from Kinfish. Always ready when you are 🫡 Crane Cam will return! 😀 Made by the creative crew onboard ❤️ #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #crane #cam #coolvideo #workingatsea #arctic #svalbard #amazingcrew #crew #creative

Journey of a lifetime

When travelling with us, hang out with the crew up on deck👍 We are eager to tell you about working and navigating in the Arctic and to share your experiences. If the conditions are right, you are very welcome to take the helm and experience the joy of manoeuvring for yourself! 🌟 #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #arctic #experienceofalifetime #ondeck #calm #serene #vacation #relaxing #relaxation #exciting #svalbard #polar #ice #snow

Cozy, foggy days

Have we ever mentioned how cozy it is onboard and up in the Arctic? Well, it is indeed very cozy 🥰 Especially on foggy days like this that make the mind and soul wander 🫠 If you're into the cozy/Arctic vibe we recommend that you check out Cecilia's (@sejsejlija) content focused on living in Longyearbyen and Svalbard. Get ready for a cosy overload! ❤️☕ #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #fog #foggy #arctic #svalbard #cosy #cozy #landscpae #vacation #leisure

Tromsø by night

Arriving at, and being in Tromsø is always special and one of the first and last stops of our Arctic season❤️ We can't recommend visiting this lovely town enough. There is something for everyone here, from culture to nature to nightlife 🎉🗻 Check out @visittromso for more information and inspiration 👍 📷 by @hampusbjornered #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #tromso #tromsø #norge #norway #norwegian #citylights #arctic #svalbard #bynight

Making ice

One of the greatest things about the Arctic is how easy it is to make ice! 🧊 There is no need to remember those little ice trays in the freezer, instead bring your floatation gear (from @balticlifejackets), your axe and get a boat - so easy! 😅 This ice is not made from seawater, but from icebergs that calve off freshwater glaciers and then float out to sea 👍 #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #ice #makingice #arctic #svalbard #meme #reeloftheday #guide #fridayfun #tgif #baltic #lifejacket

Happy new year 2023

We wish you all a happy new year with footage from our Christmas party where Santa🎅 handed out gifts to everyone (since we didn't have anyone naughty onboard 👍). A big thank you to all guests, crew, guides, charterers and partners for an amazing 2023 ✨ Hope to see you next year! ❤️ And a special thank you to Baltic Lifejackets from Santa 😉 #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoment #happynewyear #newyear #celebration #santa #santaclaus #party #goteborg #eriksberg

Behind the scenes

The Arctic is now covered in darkness and we're back in Gothenburg🛳️ The light shines bright every day onboard and there is much to do. Our wonderful crew works with maintenance and improvements - a year-round workplace! Kinfish needs her "spa months" to be able to take care of us when we once again reach Svalbard 💖 As for us, we will soon go on a little break for the holidays, but then we're back at it again! 💪 #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #sweden #eriksberg #eriksbergskajen #gothenburg #göteborg #goteborg #behindthescenes #bts #workplace #crew #working #workingatsea

Reflect on life

To us, the devil is in the details🪡 Many parts must function to have an awesome Arctic experience. The crew workwear is crucial when working at sea and for the daily work on board or when we have some time off to reflect 🤗 We use some workwear from Helly Hansen with their Varde Fleece Jacket as a centrepiece🧥🙏 One of the worst parts of leaving work and Kinfish after a season is to hang up the jacket 😅 Some of us have the jacket in our private wardrobe as well though 😉 Check out today and get ready for winter! ❄️ @hellyhansen @hellyhansenworkwear @hellyhansen.stockholm #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #hellyhansen #fleece #vardefleece #workwear #crew #mountains #reflect #onbreak #timeoff #behindthescenes

Meet nature

An amazing encounter captured by @tobyh! These gentle giants almost look like they are flying - they are so gracious! Being this close makes your heart race through the roof ❤️ With @naturalworldsafaris #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #whale #whalesafari #humpback #humpbackwhale #diving #divingvacation #divers #vacation #travel #wildlife #marine #norway #tromso

Fresh fish with Grundéns

Fishing is always a welcome (and later on tasty) activity! 🐟 With clothing and gear from Grundéns, it's a breeze to fish, and prepare it for dinner. ⬇️ Grundéns originate from the west coast of Sweden and have been in the fishing industry for almost 100 years. It's easy to tell from the quality and streamlining of every clothing and tool. If you enjoy fishing or other water activities, you must visit grundens.com! 👍 @grundens @grundenseurope #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #arctic #svalbard #longyearbyen #arcticfishing #fishing #freshfish #seafood #cod #grundens #sweden #grundsund #dinner

Ready for whale

We are stoked to start the whale safari season in Tromsø in the north of Norway soon! 🇳🇴 We've now left #Longyearbyen for the season - take care until we meet again! We had an extra inspiring transit to Tromsø this year with the company of the fantastic @sejsejlija! So good to have had you onboard, even if you perhaps had glimpses of regret due to the rough weather 😅🌊 ❤️ #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #truemoments #whalesafari #tromso #swimmingwithwhales #whale #bluewhale #bigblue #amazing #charter #safari #arctic #arcticcharter #travel #adventure #ilovewhales #mammal

Towards new adventures

There is always another adventure to be had onboard R/V Kinfish! Together with @naturalworldsafaris and @balticlifejackets to keep you warm and dry ❤️ Video by @johancgulenay 🙏 #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #boat #adventure #arctic #exciting #vacation #travel #svalbard #zodiac #cruise

Live life!

Live life to the fullest on board R/V Kinfish! Video by jarrad.stacks.Geraghty 🙏 #arctic #svalbard #amazing #yolo #live

Beautiful bear

A beautiful encounter from a previous season. The polar bear is truly a remarkable creature. Its eyes glow with curiosity and an almost calming gaze. Every encounter is unique and special, and there is always great excitement onboard afterwards ❤️ Video by Kalle Levin . . . #northernexpeditions #rvkinfish #exploretruenature #arctic #svalbard #polarbear #wildlife #video #wildlifevideo #animal #vacation #unique

True nature

Thank you, @micaelb, for this fantastic capture. This is true nature! ❤️ . . . #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #exploretruenature #nature #moment #arctic #reel #svalbard #vacation #unique

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Sleeping beauty drifting by ❤️ 📷 By @jarrad.stacks.geraghty #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #exploretruenature #arctic #walrus #svalbard #wildlife #tusks #ice #vacation #wildlifephotography #video

Cool ice!

You saw this kind of ice - The ice web - in an earlier post by @benjaminhardman, and here you see it close up, captured by Jarrad @jarrad.stacks.geraghty. This ice is one of many amazing natural phenomena you may encounter up here✨🧊 #nothernexpeditions #rvkinfish #exploretruenature #ice #iceweb #amazing #arctic

Safety drill

Our season up north is a period not only for leisure and adventure but also for safety exercises for the crew. If something goes south (hah!) up in the Arctic, the most common way of rescue is by helicopter🚁 This footage shows our able seaman Esther participating in the exercise, but the whole crew is involved in many of the safety drills⛴️ . . . #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #exploretruenature #safety #safetyfirst #drill #helicopter #sar #searchandrescue #arctic #svalbard

ski and sail 2023 reel

Still open for booking! Treat yourself to an adventure ♥️ #ski #skiing #sail #adventure #vacation #norway

Calving glaciers

One of the most exciting experiences the Arctic has to offer is the calving glaciers. Hard to describe its might through video, but we can assure you that you will be left in awe when you see and feel it!🤩 . . . #rvkinfish #northernexpeditions #exploretruenature #arctic #glaciers #glacier #calving #calfing #wow #amazing #unique

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