The Motherbear | Expeditions

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2018 WALL CALENDAR

12 months plus cover.

Size 21 x 28 cm(8.3x11 in)

Printed on high quality matte

paper. English text.

2018 WALL CALENDAR

12 months plus cover.

Size 21 x 28 cm(8.3x11 in)

Printed on high quality matte

paper. English text.

THE MOTHERBEAR EXPEDITIONS

Join us on an expedition cruise through the wonders of the Arctic.

We travel deep into the the land of the polar bear and experience the dramatic landscapes, beautiful fjords, rugged mountains, enormous glaciers and spectacular wildlife in some of the most extreme and remote regions on this planet.

These are unique and exclusive expeditions with a small group led by Fredrik Granath and Melissa Schäfer with Lianna Nixon and an extremely experienced crew on board the best expedition ship in the Arctic.

Responsibility and respect for the environment and wildlife we are here to witness are the heart of our expeditions.

We have worked in the Arctic for the last 25 years and know the region and its wildlife like few others.

polar bear photography cruise expedition

SVALBARD

Not far from the North Pole, we head out on an expedition through the extreme wilderness of Svalbard. The goal of our journey is to experience the dramatic scenery and all the amazing wildlife around Svalbard.

SVALBARD EXPEDITIONS 2025-2026

GREENLAND

Scoresby Sound in Greenland is one of the last untouched frontiers of our planet. It stands remote and pristine, cradled in solitude as an untamed wilderness, waiting for us to explore. This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the most remote and stunning areas on our planet.

The adventure of a lifetime?

GREENLAND EXPEDITIONS 2026

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TRAVEL WITH RESPECT

The far north is an ecosystem in perfect balance when it has the cold and the ice it needs, but every single degree of warming has huge consequences, and this makes it extremely vulnerable. The high Arctic offers some of Earth’s most extreme conditions and it inhibits some of the strongest, most powerful wildlife. At the same time it is the most fragile place you can imagine. On our expeditions everything happens on the terms of the environment and wildlife around us.

OBSERVE TO PROTECT

OUR TEAM

With backgrounds in over two decades of Arctic field work, conservation storytelling, award winning photography, publishing of bestseller books, science education and the leading of Arctic expeditions, our team has an unmatched experience and expertise. But most importantly: we do this because we love the Arctic, its wildlife and nature.

THE MOTHERBEAR GUIDES

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freya svalbard expedtion virgo origo

OUR SHIP

M/S Freya is the best expedition ship in the Arctic. She was originally built in 1981 with highest ice class 1A, and was used by the Swedish Coast Guard as well as for for research and science expeditions. In 2015 she was converted to an Arctic expedition ship and came to Svalbard for the first time in the summer of 2016. Freya has a spectacular deck with a 360-degree view, a large dining room, a nice lounge and a cozy sauna, as well as a hot tub on deck, where you can warm yourself after the day’s adventures.

ONLINE CATALOG

Here is our catalog with information on all expeditions in 2025-2026 around Svalbard and Greenland! Read it online or download.,

EXPEDITION CATALOG

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PAST EXPEDITIONS

We have worked in the Arctic for 25 years, and during the last decade, we have done dozens of expeditions with our ship M/S Freya. Here you can see some images of past adventures.

PAST EXPEDITIONS

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Our newsletter is published a few times each year and has news and information about our expeditions, as well as books we publish and upcoming media and events.

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