What you get in this adventure: An experienced, certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area Thirteen days of sailing and exploration Twelve-night ship rental with professional skipper and chef Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline Shore landings and tours with the dinghy Bedding and towels Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner), hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages Fuel and all port dues What’s not included: Ski, trekking or other outdoor activity gear Air fares to and from Longyearbyen Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding Alcoholic beverages Voice and data communication using onboard equipment Insurance (personal medical, travel, cancellation, etc)

What equipment do I need to bring?

Here’s what you’ll need to bring: Clothing list Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks Long underwear top — synthetic or wool Light fleece or wool sweater Wind shell — nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket Waterproof breathable jacket Warm insulated jacket — down or synthetic Long underwear bottoms — synthetic or wool Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants Waterproof breathable pants Warm hat — wool or synthetic Brimmed cap for sun protection Face warmer — scarf, neck tube or balaclava (optional) Light gloves — wool, synthetic or leather Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell Spare gloves or mitts Quick-dry towel Swimsuit Personal Equipment Dry bag Backpack (30-40 litres) Sunglasses (both orange and dark lenses help a lot for travel in all conditions) Goggles (orange lenses) Sunscreen and lip cream (SPF 30+) Head lamp with good batteries Hairdryer Insulated water bottle or thermos (1-2 L) Lunch bag or container Personal blister kit (i.e: Leukotape-P and Compeed/Second Skin blister pads) Pocket knife — optional Camera — optional, but recommended Binoculars — optional Hardcase luggage is not admitted on board. If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group size: To ensure your comfort and safety, this max number of people in a group for this adventure is 6. You can join this adventure on your own or in bigger groups until all the spots are taken. Prices are per person in double bed cabins (2 persons). A single cabin (1 person) may be requested with a price surcharge. The cost doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors as young as 14 may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements. If your group has skiers under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Sail and Explore Svalbard With a Guide

Top reasons to sail and explore the Svalbard archipelago

Explore the diverse areas rich in history and unique wildlife
Remote places, jaw-dropping nature and beautiful fjords along the way
Spend your days animal watching and hiking the shores of Svalbard

With more than 3000 polar bears and less than 3000 inhabitants, Svalbard is the epitome of Arctic wilderness. Situated to the north of the Norwegian mainland between the Greenland Sea and the Barents Sea, the archipelago of Svalbard provides superb scenery and geological diversity that every explorer dreams of. The untouched nature combined with the archipelago’s fascinating history and cultural heritage makes this place the ultimate nature-lover destination. Day has no beginning or end under the Midnight Sun that brings out magical colors of the snow-covered plains. Explore the most magnificent locations, including Longyearbyen, Isfjord, Forlandslund, Kongsfjord, Krossfjord, and large, beautiful fjords along the North Coast. The possibilities are endless as you sail the cobalt blue seas on a 73ft long sailboat!

Season June through August	Nearest city Oslo is three hours away from Longyearbyen by plane
Duration 4 to 13 days	Skill level Intermediate to advanced

Book this adventure

Experience the Arctic wildlife to the fullest, accompanied by an experienced and professional guide. Take part in this adventure along the coast of Svalbard and spend your days animal watching, hiking and exploring the spectacular locations along the coast that are rich in history, cultural heritage, and wildlife. Reenergize each evening with a warm meal and get to know the group of outdoor enthusiasts that you share this experience with. If your mind is elsewhere at the mere thought of embarking on an Arctic exploration, this is the perfect adventure for you!

Itinerary

After you arrive at the airport, you’ll be transferred to the sailboat where your adventure begins! Get settled, get to know the crew, and make yourself comfortable. Once you check your luggage, review the boat and listen to the safety briefing, you’ll set sail towards the remote frontiers of the Arctic!

Sail through the archipelago for eleven days in the company of experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area. After a hearty breakfast, grab your backpack and head to the spectacular locations along the coast! Your guide will maximize time spent onshore and in explorations and, depending on the weather conditions, you might explore more than one landing spot on given days. After 4-8 hours of exploring the great outdoors, return to the boat for nourishing apres snacks and rest before joining your group for dinner and conversation. Each day is a new adventure!

Longyearbyen's colourful houses surrounded by snow and mountains

After twelve days of unforgettable travel through the cobalt blue seas and snow-covered Svalbard, you’ll reach the port in the morning and disembark before heading back home.

Life on board

Sail and explore the Svalbard archipelago on a spacious and comfortable 22m / 73 ft Garcia sailboat that will welcome you back each day after hours and hours of exploration on foot. Warm and welcoming cabins, each with en-suite heads and showers, will make you feel cozy as you are securely at anchor in a protected and stunning bay.

This experience is as luxurious as it gets! Let the chef prepare gourmet dishes, as well as some typical local dishes assorted with a selection of quality wines. Each meal will be packed with proper nutritional ingredients and hydration to carry with you as you head for your climb, and you will be treated with recovery snacks upon return!

Let the crew take care of your equipment as you enjoy the views surrounding the anchorage. Relax and enjoy dinner with your group—evenings onboard become a special time for camaraderie and sharing experiences, as well as for planning your next adventure over a warm meal.

Meet your guides

Lionel Lemonchois

A professional racer-skipper and exceptional boat preparer, Lionel’s carrier spans ...

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Brian is a professional mountain and climbing guide, a ski teacher, an Arctic Guide...

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Paul travels the world year-round. He spends the winter season ski touring, mountai...

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Andres has made his dream a profession—he has been a qualified IFMGA mountain guide...

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Boreal Adventure Sailing brings together a well-integrated team and the highest lev...

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Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Svalbard, please refer to Visit Svalbard.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get in this adventure:

An experienced, certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area
Thirteen days of sailing and exploration
Twelve-night ship rental with professional skipper and chef
Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline
Shore landings and tours with the dinghy
Bedding and towels
Onboard food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner), hot beverages and non-alcoholic beverages
Fuel and all port dues

What’s not included:

Ski, trekking or other outdoor activity gear
Air fares to and from Longyearbyen
Food and beverages on the day of arrival until boarding
Alcoholic beverages
Voice and data communication using onboard equipment
Insurance (personal medical, travel, cancellation, etc)

This adventure is ideal for intermediate to advanced hikers. Every day, you will travel to another location and walk for several hours at a time. Experience with sailing is not necessary.

Due to the terrain, location, temperatures, and length of tour, this adventure is for intermediate to advanced hikers. If you have no experience, we recommend heading out for some intro hikes with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience.

Here’s what you’ll need to bring:

Clothing list

Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
Long underwear top — synthetic or wool
Light fleece or wool sweater
Wind shell — nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
Waterproof breathable jacket
Warm insulated jacket — down or synthetic
Long underwear bottoms — synthetic or wool
Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
Waterproof breathable pants
Warm hat — wool or synthetic
Brimmed cap for sun protection
Face warmer — scarf, neck tube or balaclava (optional)
Light gloves — wool, synthetic or leather
Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell
Spare gloves or mitts
Quick-dry towel
Swimsuit

Personal Equipment

Dry bag
Backpack (30-40 litres)
Sunglasses (both orange and dark lenses help a lot for travel in all conditions)
Goggles (orange lenses)
Sunscreen and lip cream (SPF 30+)
Head lamp with good batteries
Hairdryer
Insulated water bottle or thermos (1-2 L)
Lunch bag or container
Personal blister kit (i.e: Leukotape-P and Compeed/Second Skin blister pads)
Pocket knife — optional
Camera — optional, but recommended
Binoculars — optional

Hardcase luggage is not admitted on board. If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.

Group size:

To ensure your comfort and safety, this max number of people in a group for this adventure is 6. You can join this adventure on your own or in bigger groups until all the spots are taken.
Prices are per person in double bed cabins (2 persons). A single cabin (1 person) may be requested with a price surcharge. The cost doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

Min. age requirements:

If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
Minors as young as 14 may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A 35% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies, and deposits are no longer refundable. The remaining 65% of the amount is paid the latest 3 months (90 days) prior the departure. Fort short notice bookings 100% of the travel price is payable upon submission of the signed booking form.

Any delay in paying a down payment and/or the balance of the price will be considered a cancellation by you after a short grace period and cancellation fees will be applied.

If you are required to cancel your trip before it starts (departure date), you must inform Boreal Adventure Sailing AG as soon as possible in writing (by e-mail). The date of your written notice will be used as the cancellation date to charge the cancellation fee.

In case you need to cancel the trip, the following cancellation costs would be incurred:

100% of the price of the trip is refundable more than 365 days before departure date
75% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 120 to 365 days before departure date
50% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 90 to 119 days before departure date
25% of the tour price is refundable if canceled 60 to 89 days before departure
0% of the price of the trip if it is canceled less than 60 days before departure.

For any cancellation by the client, costs incurred by the traveler such as transportation to the departure point of the trip and return home, fees visa documents, travel documents and vaccination fees will not be subject to any reimbursement.

If cancellation occurs as a result of unpredictable or unavoidable events by the customer or by a third party (e.g. flight cancellations, loss or theft of luggage or personal belongings) other than Boreal Adventure Sailing AG, Boreal Adventure Sailing AG can not be held responsible nor can it be required to reimburse related costs, including cancellation fees.

You can request consent for a third party to take your place, up to 7 days before departure. The replacement customer must fulfil all the conditions associated with the contract, including medical health and fitness. The customer and the person replacing them shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the amounts still owed for the travel. Boreal Adventure Sailing may refuse at its sole discretion the replacement customer and cancellation fees would remain applicable.

The prices are definitive. Price changes after the date of the booking form may arise from subsequent material increases in fuel costs, changes in or new fees (e.g. embarkation & disembarkation fees) or introduction / increase of taxes and government fees.

Should events beyond guide’s control occur (such as wars, political unrest, strikes, riots, airspace congestion, bad weather, thefts of luggage or other personal belongings of travelers), Boreal Adventure Sailing reserves the right to cancel the travel, change the dates, schedules or itineraries to ensure the safety of travelers, without possible recourse against Boreal Adventure Sailing AG.

To get to Svalbard, most people fly into Longyearbyen, the largest city on the Norwegian archipelago where your adventure begins. There are daily flights to Longyearbyen from Oslo, Norway, but we encourage you to book early. Norwegian Air flies from Oslo, while SAS arrives from Stockholm.

Your guide will transfer you from the airport to the sailboat. During the evening you will have a briefing with your guides and find out the rest of the details.

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