Northern Europe and the polar seas by yacht
The north is for scenery and wildlife: fjords, glaciers and long light. Norway is sailed from June to August, Antarctica from about October to April. It suits walkers rather than sunbathers.
The north is for scenery and wildlife: fjords, glaciers, long light and cold, clear water. The seasons are short. Northern Europe and the Arctic are sailed in their short summer, and Antarctica in the southern summer, from about October to April. These are charters for people who would rather walk on a glacier than lie on a beach.
Where to go
- Norway. The western fjords from Ålesund or Bergen, and Lofoten's islands under the midnight sun.
- Antarctica. Expedition yachts from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Scandinavia and the Baltic (page to follow). The archipelagos of Stockholm and Finland, and the Danish islands.
- Scotland and the UK (page to follow). The Hebrides, whisky distilleries and wildlife.
- Iceland (page to follow). The fjords of the north and west, and whales.
- Greenland (page to follow). Icebergs, fjords and Inuit villages.
- Svalbard (page to follow). The high Arctic, polar bears and pack ice.
When
Where | Best months | Suits |
|---|---|---|
June to August, with late May and early September quieter | Scenery, hiking and kayaking; couples, and families with older children | |
Scandinavia and the Baltic | June to August, with late May and early September quieter | Archipelago cruising, from Stockholm to Finland and the Danish islands |
Scotland and the UK | June to August, with late May and early September quieter | The Hebrides, whisky distilleries and wildlife |
Iceland | The short Arctic summer; ask us about the month you have in mind | Fjords and whales |
Greenland | The short Arctic summer | Icebergs, fjords and Inuit villages |
Svalbard | The short Arctic summer | The high Arctic: polar bears and pack ice |
About October to April, the austral summer | An expedition for flexible travellers: ice, penguins, whales |
The yachts
We arrange crewed yachts in Norway. Polar voyages use expedition yachts, so for every enquiry here we look across the market for yachts that fit. The yachts on this site are a selection, not the limit of what we arrange: ask about any yacht, of any size. What a week costs, item by item, is in what a crewed charter costs, line by line.
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Rene Gaspersic, charter broker
Tell us what you would like to see and roughly when. We answer personally and tell you honestly what is possible.
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What a week costs here
Every quote shows the three lines in full, before you decide.
The weekly rate on each yacht’s page. "From" is her lowest season.
An advance for fuel, food, drinks and berths, spent on your instructions and settled at the end.
Set by the country the charter starts in, added to the fee.
Plan
Northern Europe and the polar seas.
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