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Spring 2025 [Galicia]
Spring 2025
[Northern Europe]
The yacht
Season 7
STAGE 9.3
29.06—08.07
🇳🇴 Polar Norway to Svalbard
A significant ocean passage from mainland Norway to the Svalbard archipelago. From the vibrant Arctic city of Tromsø, we sail north through increasingly polar waters to reach the remote wilderness of Svalbard.
9 days
3600 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇳🇴 Tromsø [TOS]
🇳🇴 Longyearbyen [LYR]
Approximate
step by step route:
  • Tromsø → Hammerfest, 150 nm
  • Hammerfest → Bear Island, 250 nm
  • Bear Island → Hornsund, 180 nm
  • Hornsund → Longyearbyen, 120 nm
difficulty of this stage
is 4 out of 5
That means you should be prepared for challenging conditions. It comes with possibilities of strong wind, big waves, low temperature, and offshore passages for a couple of days.

The 700-mile journey includes a significant offshore passage through Arctic waters. While summer brings relatively stable conditions and permanent daylight, this remains a serious ocean crossing requiring careful preparation.
COST
  1. Personal safety equipment (lifejackets, lifelines, PLBs)
  2. Bed in a twin/double cabin with blankets, pillows, clean linens and towels
  3. Formalities costs for the boat
  4. Meals onboard
  5. All fuels (diesel for the yacht, gasoline for the dinghy, gas for the stove)
  6. Marinas and ports fees
TRAVEL STYLE
Long offshore passage combined with coastal exploration of northern Norway and Svalbard, sailing through increasingly Arctic waters.
INCLUDED
  1. Airplane tickets
  2. Visas and any personal administrative costs
  3. Transfers from the airport to the boat and back
  4. Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, car rentals etc.)
  5. Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Please note that the team altogether takes part in grocery shopping and in maintaining the boat clean during the voyage and after it.
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
The main fjord system of Svalbard, leading to Longyearbyen. Wide waters surrounded by glacier fronts and snow-capped peaks offer chances to spot Arctic wildlife.
First contact with Svalbard's unique landscape of glaciers and mountains rising directly from the sea. Historic trappers' huts dot the coastline.
A solitary outpost halfway between Norway and Svalbard. This rarely visited nature reserve hosts massive colonies of seabirds on its dramatic cliffs, though landing is weather-dependent.
The world's northernmost city with a rich polar history. This historic base for Arctic expeditions offers the last glimpse of mainland civilization before heading north.
Isfjorden
South Spitsbergen
Bear Island
Hammerfest
Navigation:
A complex mix of coastal and offshore navigation in high latitudes. The long offshore passage requires careful weather routing and ice monitoring. Though summer conditions are generally ice-free, vigilant watch-keeping is essential. Constant daylight allows for continuous navigation.
Natural Heritage:
The transition from continental to Arctic environments is dramatic. Marine mammals become more frequent as we head north, with possibilities to observe whales, seals, and eventually polar bears. Bird life is especially rich around Bear Island and the Svalbard coast.
Cultural Immersion:
Moving into truly polar waters brings unique meteorological conditions. Understanding and adapting to Arctic weather patterns becomes crucial. Despite being summer, conditions can still include near-freezing temperatures and sudden weather changes.
Arctic Life:
Following historic routes of polar explorers, we gain firsthand experience of high-latitude sailing. The gradual transition from populated coast to Arctic wilderness offers insights into the challenges and rewards of polar navigation.
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