Your cruise
Come live 12 incredible and unique days that you won't soon forget. Be one of the lucky ones who have the chance to sail in the middle of the Arctic on the west coast of Spitsbergen
An incredible cruise between snowshoe hikes, approaches to majestic glaciers and discovery of the fauna and flora.
Your possible stops during this cruise
Here is a route that can be completed. However, depending on weather conditions and everyone's desires, it can be modified.
DAY 1: Longyaerbyen
The crew will welcome you at the end of the day on their large sailing boat in the port of Longyaerbyen. You will discover your cabin and then get to know everyone over a hearty dinner. Night at the port
DAY 2: Isfjorden Fjord
During breakfast, the crew will introduce you to the itinerary and the various safety instructions on board, before setting sail for the grandiose Isfjorden fjord. First stop at Trygghamna or Ymerbukta to discover your first galley: a great feeling and an extraordinary view
DAY 3 to 9: sailing along the west coast of Spitsbergen
During this unique and wonderful cruise here is a typical example of a day you will be used to spend
You will start your day with a pleasant breakfast prepared by your hostess. Then hoist the sails to your next destination for 2 or 4 hours. Always incredible and pleasant navigations offering sumptuous landscapes where it is advisable to take out your camera or enjoy the moment. You will have a light lunch, ready to discover the place of the day
Beautiful snowshoe hikes to discover the fauna and flora, or get as close as possible to a glacier will be your daily routine. A unique daily routine that will leave memories forever
At the end of the day, meet around an aperitif and a succulent dinner to share all the emotions felt during the day. Night at anchor
During this cruise you will discover different glaciers, each one more impressive than the other
- Dahlbrekuta
- Lillihookbreen
- King's Bay
Cultural visits will of course not be put aside with the discovery
- Vestiges of 20th century expeditions.
- From an old weather station used by the Germans during the Second World War.
- Trapper's huts.
- Whaling sites dating from the 18th century.
- From Ny Alesund, an international scientific city
The fauna and flora will also be present all around us during this expedition. Your skipper will do his best to introduce you to polar foxes, seals, beluga whales, a multitude of birds and if you are lucky the king of the Arctic: the polar bear
DAY 9 and 10 : Return to Isfjorden
Cast off to return to the Isfjorden fjord and make a stop at hymerbukta or Trygghamna. You can also take the opportunity to visit the still active mining city of Barensburg
DAY 11: Longyaerbyen
Back to Longyaerbyen harbour. You'll spend your last dinner and night there. Take advantage of this moment to share all your memories and remind you of great times past. Night at the port
DAY 12: Longyaerbyen
Your disembarkation will take place after you wake up in the early morning.
The skipper
Embarquez avec Christophe - Destination Spitzberg pour une croisière en voilier
Véritable passion par le monde marin!
View ProfileThe skipper sleeps in a double cabin, the others are available for passengers
The skipper cooks, you have nothing to do!
I manage the supply on board
- Places of embarkation:Port de Longyearbyen
- Boarding time:18h, à confirmer / 6PM to confirm
- Time of landing:8h, à confirmer / 8AM to confirm
To come to the port of Longyearbyen:
- take a plane to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
- then a shuttle from the airport to the city centre (15mn/8€)


