Our journey begins in the ‘Paris of the North’. That's what Norwegians call the tranquil yet lively city of Tromsø. In recent decades, numerous expeditions to the Arctic and Spitsbergen have set off from here. Even the famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen embarked on his last voyage from here. So we can expect plenty of maritime atmosphere and living history. We now continue towards Lofoten through the partly open but also narrow inland waterways and fjords of northern Norway. The famous mountain range is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and oldest landscapes on our planet. Rugged mountains, deep fjords, unspoilt nature and, last but not least, fascinating wildlife are just some of the highlights that await you on this journey. And because we will already have darker nights in September, the chances of seeing the world-famous Aurora Borealis are not bad. Last but not least, you will not be experiencing this adventure on just any ship, but on our exclusively equipped expedition yacht POLARIS. An experience you will cherish for a long time to come.

Expected course of the trip:

We sail south on the POLARIS from Tromsø along the rugged fjord landscapes of northern Norway. During numerous stops in the midst of the fascinatingly beautiful landscape, you will experience Nordic nature and way of life up close. With the imposing Lofoten wall always in view, we finally reach Bodø, the centre of the Arctic Circle. From here, you can comfortably continue your journey home or onwards by plane or ferry. Depending on the weather and schedule, it may be necessary to cover longer sections of the journey by motor. Total distance: approx. 260 nautical miles.

This extraordinary trip is led by one of our experienced professional skippers.

Services included:

• Stay and accommodation on an ultra-modern and exclusively equipped expedition yacht from GARCIA. A ship in a class of its own, which you will not find anywhere else in the world for bookable sailing holidays.

• Accommodation in a spacious berth with double occupancy in the respective cabin category (aft cabin or owner's cabin in the bow). Cabin description and pictures.

• Alternatively, all cabins can also be booked for exclusive single use (1 person), subject to availability. Cabin description and pictures.

• Provision of a high-quality and regularly maintained automatic lifejacket with integrated AIS transponder.

• Provision of all prescribed and standard safety and rescue equipment. Naturally as good as new and regularly serviced.

• Professional ship management and supervision by experienced professional skipper. All crew members receive a comprehensive on-board and safety briefing.

• Use of all on-board facilities of our expedition yacht POLARIS, e.g. central heating, bathrooms, WI-FI, satellite telephone (only for offshore trips), water maker, generator, 220 V on-board power, area guide, nautical charts, etc.

• Not included are Costs for travelling to and from the destination, costs for provisions, drinks, diesel, demurrage, fees incurred and other undertakings. With the exception of travel costs, these expenses are allocated to the on-board fund, to which all guests contribute equally. The main skipper is also catered for from the on-board fund. The catering costs for the co-skipper are covered by HS-Segelreisen GmbH.

• If you have any further questions, please read our Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us.

Information on arrival and departure:

When planning your trip, please note the different departure and arrival airports (Tromsø -> Bodø). You can reach Tromsø quickly and easily by flying via Oslo. Oslo (OSL) itself can be reached by direct flight from Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam and Brussels. The return journey from Bodø also involves a stopover in Oslo. In this respect, we recommend the usual booking portals for your research. Sometimes it also makes sense to search for flights directly on the websites of the relevant airlines to obtain additional allotments or a cheaper price. You can also find an overview of all Norwegian airports, including the connections available from there, at Avinor.