• A trip experience with a sailboat – experienced skipper with local knowledge on board
• Co-skipper and crew/guide on board
• All food we eat on board during the trip
• Our Comfort Package includes accommodation on board in a shared double cabin (bunk or double bed) with a ready-made bed (warm and nice duvets and pillows!)
• An environmentally friendly, local, sustainable, unique, exotic, and exclusive Norwegian adventure holiday
• A shared experience and friendship with like-minded adventurers from around the world
• A lot of time outdoors – raw and honest nature experiences
• Use of our shared equipment if available: dinghies, kayaks, fishing equipment, etc.
• All boat-related costs such as diesel, propane, and harbor fees
• Personal safety equipment; Helly Hansen inflatable lifejacket
• Survival suit and Search and Rescue (SAR) Insurance for everyone on board
• Instruction, advice, guidance, and practical training in boating and sailing

• Travel to and from the start/end location
• Optional meals at cafés/restaurants
• Entrance to galleries, museums, and similar, or other activities that you/we may come up with along the way
• Optional activities where we hire external guides and equipment, such as kayaking, glacier hikes or surfing
• Drinks like wine, beer or high-exclusive apple juice and other luxury (yes, we drink beer and wine on board, bring your own)
• Travel/cancellation insurance – optional, but recommended.

Departure and arrival

This trip start in Isafjordur, Iceland and ends in Narsarsuaq, Greenland.

Safety and risk on board

We are all about people, and so we also take safety very seriously. On our trips we practice sail- and boat handling also for safety, and we spend time going through various situations that can arise at sea, how to handle them and how to avoid them.

On board a boat everyone must know what to do in critical situations and in the event of an emergency. Our philosophy is that partaking and participation builds safety. It is important for the safety of the whole boat that you are a participant on board, not just a passenger.

Therefore all our trips are to be considered sailing courses in addition to being great  holidays and adventures: You are trained to make up the crew on board and so we build a capable team on board.

Feel free to contact us for a chat about safety and risk on our adventures.

Level of the trip

No sailing experience? No problem! Our sailing adventures welcome both novices and seasoned sailors for an inclusive and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re new to sailing or a salty sea dog, our trips cater to all levels.

We aim to transform beginners into sailors quickly while offering experienced participants greater responsibilities and challenges. Our mainland sailing journeys involve 44-50 feet boats navigating coastal and protected waters, occasionally crossing open stretches for excitement. Route adjustments based on weather and conditions ensure a safe and adaptable voyage.

Trips are not overly strenuous; with rotating positions, participants can balance sailing and relaxation. Active engagement minimizes seasickness, and if it occurs, it passes swiftly. Weather, however, is unpredictable, with the potential for stronger winds and various conditions in northern Norway and the Arctic, making each trip a true sailing adventure. Be prepared for calm winds and rough weather—embracing the elements for an unforgettable experience.

What we expect from you

Our trips require a little effort from you who are joining – everyone on board must be ready to contribute and to give of themselves also socially; the more you open up, share and interest yourself in the others on board, the more enjoyable it gets.

When you’re sailing with us you are invited to take part in the running of the ship and all that comes with it. You will be sailing, docking, navigating, looking out for whales and icebergs, but also making food, serving others, doing dishes and helping clean the boat during the trip, and contributing in other ways when needed. On board we are all in the same boat and when all help out, the ship is most happy.

Our experience is that doing things together with others out in nature, and not least cooperating and doing activities with new people and different personalities than you might have around you normally, is what creates the best, most interesting and memorable moments and stories:)

Equipment and packing

As with all activities, there is plenty of special equipment and clothing for sailing. If you don’t have any of this, you will get very far with normal hiking/outdoor equipment. You do not need to buy a lot of new equipment to join our trips. Use what you have, borrow what you need from a friend, purchase used equipment, and if you have to invest in new equipment – buy quality items that will last! What you need is something waterproof and windproof on the outside, and layered warm clothing underneath.

Some jackets may not be waterproof “enough”, or might not perform too well in salt water, so you can consider a set of oilskin for the wettest days (available for rent or purchase on board). A pair of higher rubber boots for disembarking from the dinghy is very good to have, as well as indoor shoes below deck. Out at sea and in the Arctic it can be cold even in summer, so bring both swimwear and plenty of warm clothes. Well before departure, we will send you a detailed recommended packing list.

Food & cooking on board

On our trips, you will be part of the crew on board and get the chance to participate in all tasks for the operation of the boat. This includes cooking and preparing food – everyone take turns in the galley! Skippers and crew assist as much as they can along the way.

We have great menus with tasty, healthy and “boat-friendly” food, and for each trip we order provisions for all meals on board. If you have allergies or preferences, let us know in the registration form and we will take that into account as best as we can. You are also most welcome to bring any special food or drink with you. Why not bring some specialities from your country or region for the boat to enjoy?

During a weeklong trip we often sail by a good restaurant or two where we can have dinner on land. Some places we need to pre-book and we will then need to choose a menu before we arrive. More about all of this when you come on board!

Life on board & accommodation

Life on a sailboat is super social and fun, but it might feel a bit intimate at first. No worries though, that vibe usually fades after the first hour. Everyone chips in to run the boat, and we’re all part of the crew, which means quick bonding.

We’re keen to get to know you and hope you’ll connect with the rest of the crew. It takes some patience, generosity, and an open mind to thrive, but soon you’ll be focused on making new friends and enjoying raw nature experiences once sea life feels like home.

Sleeping arrangements in shared cabins with double or bunk beds can be a bit of a puzzle, but we’re pretty good at figuring it out. Let us know if you have preferences. You’re on your own for land accommodations before or after the trip.

The boat provides heating and good food, but fresh water isn’t always abundant. Water conservation means not showering every day, but when near freshwater sources, we make the most of it. But nothing beats a morning sea swim for that fresh feeling.

Safety and risk on our expeditions

As mentioned, we take safety very seriously. Even more so on our expeditions, as we then explore really remote waters and terrain, cross open oceans and sail into areas with additional risk factors such as sea ice or poor charts and uncharted waters. We deal with this by having an extra focus on the situations we may encounter among everyone on board, for each expedition. We sail in these remote areas only in the most optimal seasons; and we use larger and very solid boats for our expeditions. Which are both equipped and sized to cope with this type of expedition trips and waters very well.

We are absolutely certain that sailing is the safest and most accessible way to visit these very inaccessible places we go on our expeditions. However, all sailing in general, and particularly sailing in arctic regions and over open seas, involves a certain risk that you must be aware of when joining.

Level of the expedition

Some have their first sailing experience ever, joining us on an ocean crossing! Please note that our expeditions require a certain physical health and mobility level.

The boats we sail on our expeditions are larger, robust and sit well in the sea. On our sailing expeditions we both sail in more coastal, sheltered waters, and cross open stretches of waters. On some of our expeditions even ocean crossings over several days at sea. An incredibly wonderful and special experience!

Weather dictates our journey, and we adapt each expedition’s program accordingly, often allowing extra days for flexibility in assessing and choosing optimal weather windows. Despite planning and preparations, we can’t control the weather, so be prepared for various conditions. The proximity to nature’s forces on such expeditions is a rare and rewarding experience.

On expeditions, we sail with many participants, forming watch teams for a solid on board team spirit. Rotating watches around the clock ensures active involvement without overwhelming fatigue.

As everyone participates actively during the week or more on board, seasickness is rare. If you anticipate seasickness, consider bringing remedies, such as seasickness plasters, often effective for longer expeditions. Consult your doctor for advice on seasickness and any necessary medications. Feel free to ask us about seasickness as well.

Ísafjörður Airport, Iceland

Narsarsuaq Airport, Greenland

Day 1: Welcome on board in Ísafjörður

We meet on the dock in Isafjordur at 12:00 this first day. Here we get to know each other and the boat, go through safety routines on board and the plan for the first days. When our expedition ship is ready, we plan to leave the quay already this first afternoon. We will become a close-knit team and spend the evening practicing various maneuvers as we sail out into the Westfjords here on the north-west tip of Iceland.

Day 2-5: Ocean crossing to Greenland’s east coast and Prins Christianssund

Now we cross the Denmark Strait and sail with the southern current down along the east coast of Greenland. We expect to spend around 3 days before we see land, and 1-2 days south along the coast before we reach the entrance of Prins Christianssund in the south. The sea-ice condition of the summer decides. It will be a great experience across the ocean!

Day 6: Aapilatoq til Nanortalik

Aapilatoq is the first settlement we come to through Prins Christianssund. This is also the place where Hans and Alf in the autumn of 1940, after 10 days of rowing, got help to get on towards Canada. We are going ashore to find out if this story is still alive with the oldest residents. We then sail to Nanortalik, the largest of the villages furthest south.

Day 7-8: UNESCO area Tasermiut-fjorden

We spend 1-2 full days in this most famous fjord in South Greenland; Tasermiut. Here we find both lush hills and meadows, and huge mountains up to 2,000 metres with steep walls straight from sea level.

Day 9: Hiking and hot springs in Uunartoq

Ready for a Greenlandic spa day? After the mountain hikes, we will find the hot springs in Uunartoq, and take a real and well-deserved bath. In the evening we sail to Qaqortoq.

Day 10: Qaqortoq and Eriksfjord

We wake up this morning in Qaqortoq, where some of our Greenlandic SeilNorge crew-members grew up. This was also a place Hans and Alf visited on their trip to Canada in 1940. From Qaqortoq we head north into Eriksfjord for a quick hike up the “iron” from Ipiutaq. Alternatively, we go on a longer hike up the 1,752 m high mountain Illerfissalik right by Igaliku. This peak supposedly offers the best view in South Greenland. The trip takes 10-12 hours. If you instead want to wander around the village, there are plenty of historical and cultural places to explore. In the night we continue into Eriksfjord.

Day 11: The trip ends in Narsarsuaq

We sail all the way to the bottom of Eriksfjord towards the inland ice cap. Here we find Brattahild, Erik Raude’s farm, and also Narsarsuaq airport. We clean and pack ourselves out of the boat, and say goodbye in Narsarsuaq latest at 10.00 this last morning. If you have time before the flight leaves, there is a lot to do also straight from the airport; you can fish on the beach, go for a walk up to the ice cap or rent a mountain bike and ride the grassy paths into the ancient landscape.

Thank you for an amazing expedition together!

Clothing

• Standard hiking clothes and enough changes
• Wool base layer
• Wool socks (several pairs) and wool soles
• Hat and mittens
• Neck, buff or scarf, preferably wool
• Warm woolen jumper, preferably with a neck
• Warm trousers, preferably lined (for use on trips or on deck)
• “Normal” clothes (your travel clothes?), for restaurant visits or land excursions.

Outdoor gear

• Sailing gear / rain gear, jacket and trousers. Possibly two sets, one heavier on board for sailing in heavy weather, and one light wind/waterproof set for hiking on land. SeilNorge sells and rents durable, orange oil hire from Ålesund Oljeklede. Prices and rental info will be sent to you before departure.
• Down jacket or artificial down jacket (preferably primaloft or something that can withstand a little water)
• Sea/rubber boots, feel free to take some that are big enough to breathe even with wool socks and soles
• Light shoes / crocs that breathe well (for use on board inside and outside on deck in good weather)
• High or low hiking boots (for hiking on land)
• Sailing gloves (not a must). You can also use cycling or skiing gloves here. The most important thing here is that they have a good grip for ropes.

Other stuff

• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Small backpack, approx. 30-40 litres, for hikes.
• Ear plugs, for light sleepers
• Water bottle
• Small washcloth and soap
• Towel and swimwear
• Thermos for the hikes, for tea, coffee, drytech meal
• Padded shorts/longs for sailors! Nice to have. SeilNorge has together with Northern Playground developed as series of padded shorts and 3⁄4-longs for sailing.

Electronics, other equipment and packing tips

We have life jackets for everyone on board, if you have your own favorite, you are welcome to bring, just remember to check with your airline regarding packing/shipping the compressed air canister.

The boats have USB sockets for charging phones and cameras when we sail, and we have 220V “EU” sockets available for your charger when we are moored at a quay with shore power.

• Phone
• Camera
• Charger/cords
• Power plug adapter
• Powerbank

There’s good cellular coverage almost everywhere in Norway, but on ocean crossings and on Svalbard, you will experience the undisturbed calmness of not being connected!

Try to pack as light as possible, try to meet a limit of 20 kg in total!
Pack like a sailor; in a duffel bag or rucksack, and NOT in a rigid suitcase!