We are travelling far up into the far north. We start our journey in Bodø, the southern gateway to the Lofoten Islands and northern Norway. Here we are already north of the Arctic Circle. We now sail up the Vestfjorden between Lofoten and the Norwegian mainland in stages towards Tromsø. Not only will we experience the imposing Lofoten Wall up close, but we will also be able to get to know the country and its people directly during numerous stops. Through the winding fairways north of the Lofoten Islands, we then head up to the ‘Paris of the North’. This is exactly what the Norwegians call the tranquil yet lively Tromsø. Numerous expeditions to the Arctic and Spitsbergen have departed from here in recent decades. The famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen also set off from here on his last voyage. A maritime atmosphere and living history also await us in the numerous museums and exhibitions. Book your berth or cabin now and experience this extraordinary adventure on our exclusively equipped expedition yacht POLARIS.

Expected course of the trip:

We sail with the POLARIS from Bodø through the Vestfjorden to the north. On numerous stopovers in the middle of the fascinatingly beautiful Lofoten archipelago, you will experience the Nordic nature and way of life at first hand. Depending on the wind and weather, our route then takes us either further through the wonderful fjords of northern Norway or around the outside of the island of Senja. We finally reach Tromsø, the centre of the north. From here, you will travel comfortably back to Germany by flight. Depending on the weather and the schedule, it may be necessary to cover longer sections of the journey under engine power. Total distance: approx. 250 nautical miles.

This extraordinary trip is led by our professional skipper Simon Eder.

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 journey, please note the different departure and destination ports (Bodø -> Tromsø). You can reach Bodø (BOO) quickly and easily by flight via Oslo. Oslo (OSL) itself can be reached by direct flight from Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam and Brussels. The return journey from Tromsø is usually a direct flight. 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.