R/V Kinfish. Twelve berths, built for ice.

Built for the North, and happiest in it.

Kinfish started life as a working vessel, built to operate in serious northern conditions. She is strong, stable, and made to handle ice, weather, and the unpredictable rhythm of the Arctic. She is the kind of ship that feels right at home in wild places. That is exactly where we like to be.

Small ship, big moments

We keep our groups intentionally small, and that changes everything. When we launch the Zodiacs, everyone gets ashore quickly. No waiting around, no crowding the railings, no feeling like one of a hundred people trying to glimpse the same bear. Instead, you step into quiet places. You hear the crunch of tundra under your boots. You feel the stillness when a walrus herd lifts its heads and watches you back. On Kinfish, the experience feels personal. Shared. Real.

Comfortable, relaxed

After a day outside you come back to a warm cabin, a hot meal, and a lounge filled with conversation. The ship is comfortable and welcoming, without excess or fuss. There is space on deck to scan for wildlife, space to photograph, and space to simply stand still and take it all in. Evenings are for recapping the day's sightings, swapping stories, and maybe stepping outside one more time to check the horizon. The Arctic light has a habit of surprising you.