Svalbard
Luxury Yacht Charter

Svalbard

Svalbard Yacht Charter

Explore the furthest corners of the earth in the Arctic North and discover a vast, untouched, elemental wilderness like nowhere else on this planet. Svalbard is known for its one-of-a-kind wildlife, remote terrain, and tundra as one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas. These fragile yet rugged landscapes, dotted with snowy peaks, vast ice fields and towering glaciers, is home to more polar bears and reindeer than humans. Many visitors come in the wintertime to see the Northern Lights, or in the summer to witness the “midnight sun” as the area receives sunlight 24 hours a day. Take in the mystic appeal of this remote wonderful and dramatic destination from the safety and comfort of your luxury charter yacht while making memories that

Svalbard Charter Guide

A Norwegian archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a fantastic remote destination to explore by waters. The islands of Svalbard are inhabited by approximately 3,000 humans, most of which live in Longyearbyen, the largest community on the islands. Originally home to a small, traditional fishing village which focused on whale hunting, two-thirds of the archipelago are no

LONGYEARBYEN

Located on the western shore of Spitsbergen Island, Longyearbyen is the perfect place to begin your charter. The largest settlement in Svalbard, it is also home to the only airport in the archipelago. Take a walk through this former mining town, taking in its unique architecture before getting settl

EDGEØYA

The third-biggest island in the Svalbard archipelago, Edgeøya is a part of one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the region – the Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve. Home to a variety of wildlife, from reindeer and arctic foxes to polar bears, large herds of walrus are usually seen here as well.

HINLOPEN STRAIT

When ice at the north end of Hinlopenstretet prevents a complete circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, longer Svalbard cruises will attempt to explore the strait’s mid and southern sections before returning around Spitsbergen’s southern end. Many expedition leaders are eager to enter the strait, which contains two of Svalbard’s most spectacular sights.

AMSTERDAMØYA & DANSKØYA

Visit the historic islands of Amsterdamøya and Danskøya to learn more about the history of the region. Amsterdamøya Island was home to the Danish and Dutch whaling station Smeerenburg in the early 1600s, which served as Europe’s northernmost outposts. Now a habitat for nesting Arctic terns, it is a stunning natural reserve. Danskøya Island was the launch site of Salomon Andrée and two companions, who tried and failed to reach the North Pole by hydrogen balloon in 1897.

BJORNØYA

The southernmost island of the archipelago, it is home to breathtaking landscapes. Go ashore with your tender and visit a few of the gorgeous sea cliffs and caves before taking in the stark, surreal beauty of the coastline from the deck of your charter yacht. Despite the island’s name (Bear Island),