MS Virgo - Specialized expedition ship for Svalbard

MS Virgo is a newly introduced expedition ship to Svalbard waters. She was built in 1976 and has been working as a buoy-laying vessel for the Swedish maritime authorities before she was bought and rebuilt for Arctic photo expeditions in 2022. The rebuild has been based on the WildPhoto team's many years of experience running photography tours in Arctic waters, including adaptations to work in very low temperatures. Other important features are her strong hull and powerful engines that take us where we want to go. MS Virgo is now perfectly suited to year-round Svalbard expeditions from mid-March to mid-October.

Food service will be at designated times in our dining room, but on all occasions, we intend to be flexible should any photo opportunities arise. The chef has a varied and tasty menu that can be adapted to special dietary needs. As part of the photography and wildlife experience, we are offering a spacious lounge on deck 2 with good viewing opportunities and plenty of space for photo editing, charging batteries, listening to lectures or just hanging out with fellow travelers.

WildPhoto Travel is proud to be associated with MS Virgo alongside some of the most experienced captains in Svalbard, ensuring we offer a unique photography expedition.