16-27 July
€5000
STAGE 9.5
Sailing Beyond 80°N: Northern Svalbard Expedition
16.07—27.07
🇳🇴 Svalbard and 80N
A ten-day journey into the northern reaches of Svalbard archipelago. We sail through waters where pack ice meets open sea, exploring the realm of polar bears and Arctic wildlife.
11 days
5000 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇳🇴 Longyearbyen [LYR]
Approximate
step by step route:
- Longyearbyen → Pyramiden
- Pyramiden → Trygghamna
- Trygghamna → Prins Karls Forland
- Prins Karls Forland → Ny-Ålesund
- Ny-Ålesund → Isfjorden
- Isfjorden → Longyearbyen
difficulty
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
difficulty of this stage
is 3 out of 5
That means: be prepared for more challenges than in a standard yacht charter. Waves, wind, rain, night passages, some offshore – all this might happen. But still not too much.
Mid-summer brings optimal conditions for high-latitude sailing, though ice and weather conditions ultimately dictate our route. All activities are planned with safety as the primary consideration, especially regarding ice navigation and polar bear presence.
Mid-summer brings optimal conditions for high-latitude sailing, though ice and weather conditions ultimately dictate our route. All activities are planned with safety as the primary consideration, especially regarding ice navigation and polar bear presence.
TRAVEL STYLE
Extended Arctic exploration combining ice navigation with visits to remote scientific stations and wildlife observation.
COST
COST
INCLUDED
INCLUDED
COST
not INCLUDED
not INCLUDED
Accommodation:
Operations:
Support&Expertise:
- Twin/double cabin with quality bedding and towels
- Personal safety gear (lifejackets, lifelines, personal locator beacons)
- Xploration welcome pack with branded items
Operations:
- All marinas and ports fees
- Documentation and permits
- Fuel for yacht, tender and galley
Support&Expertise:
- Captain with extensive high-latitude sailing experience
- Professional first mate (muse of our boat)
- Well-stocked pantry essentials
- Optional sailing skills coaching
- Getting to the boat and back (airplane tickets, trains, taxi, etc)
- Food onboard (shared with all the team, approx. 30 EUR/ day)
- Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, etc.)
- Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
Depending on ice conditions, we aim to reach this significant latitude marker, placing us among the northernmost sailing vessels of the world.
A region of pristine Arctic wilderness where ice conditions often determine our exact route. The waters here mark the transition between open sea and pack ice.
80th Parallel
Northwestern Spitsbergen
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
Deep fjords surrounded by towering peaks and glaciers. The area includes historic marble quarries and stunning glacier fronts, providing diverse opportunities for exploration.
The world's northernmost permanent settlement and an international research station. Historic departure point for several North Pole expeditions, now a center for Arctic research.
Kross-fjorden
and Kongs-fjorden
and Kongs-fjorden
Ny-Ålesund
Krossfjorden
and Kongsfjorden
and Kongsfjorden
Scientific Context:
Visits to research stations provide direct contact with scientists studying Arctic environments. We learn about ongoing climate research, wildlife monitoring, and the role of Svalbard in global environmental studies.
Arctic Wildlife:
The northern waters offer prime opportunities for observing Arctic species in their natural habitat. From seals and walruses to polar bears and whales, each day brings possibilities for wildlife encounters, always maintaining responsible viewing distances.
Ice Navigation:
Regular work with ice charts and satellite imagery becomes essential for route planning. We learn to identify different types of ice formations and understand their implications for navigation. The constant daylight allows for careful observation and safe passage through ice-prone waters.
Polar History:
Following routes of historic Arctic expeditions while visiting preserved sites. The journey connects past exploration efforts with current scientific research, offering perspective on centuries of human activity in the High Arctic.
Experience Details
ABOUT THE YACHT
Season 7 (SPRING / 25)
consists of 4 stages
One-of-a-kind sailing boat
- 5 cabins for 2 persons each
- 2 electrical WC with hot showers
- Fully equipped kitchen
- AC 220V all time
- Length 18.5 m
- Draft 2.0 m
- 2 masts
- Main set of 4 sails (+ gennaker)
- Cruising speed: 7 knots
Totally refitted and equipped for autonomous expeditions for more
than a month, ready to safely accommodate crew of 10 to the world’s most remote waters. Equipped by radar, watermaker, AIS, heating system, Starlink, washing machine.
On board Perola do Mar, we sail with a crew of 10:
Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew.
- a captain,
- a wizard (first mate responsible for comfort and care),
- and 8 crew members joining us for the journey.
Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew.
THE CREW
Season 7 (SPRING / 25)
consists of 4 stages
On board Perola do Mar, we sail with a crew of 10
- a captain,
- a wizard (first mate responsible for comfort and care),
- and 8 crew members joining us for the journey.
Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew
On board Perola do Mar, we sail with a crew of 10:
Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew.
- a captain,
- a wizard (first mate responsible for comfort and care),
- and 8 crew members joining us for the journey.
Before each voyage, we meet everyone personally through a video call. This helps align expectations and ensures the crew dynamics work well together - because remarkable voyages are shaped by remarkable crew.
how to join
First, apply for a journey
(or write us questions if you have any).
1
Then we arrange a short friendly interview
with one of our team members, to align expectations.
2
If all is good, you make a 50% prepayment
and officially join the crew.
3
START YOUR EXPLORATION
To embark on a sea voy adventures with us, please fill out the application form.
START YOUR EXPLORATION
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