Unusual night on a polar sailboat
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Are you ready for an unusual stay on a polar sailing ship trapped in the ice of Svalbard?
Living a few days in the Svalbard archipelago, northwest of Norway, is an adventure in itself as your bearings are completely disrupted. Adding a night aboard the Noorderlicht, a two-masted ship intentionally frozen in the Arctic spring ice, makes your stay absolutely unique.
Imagine touching the Arctic, these pristine Svalbard landscapes with shades of blue and white and such a unique light, and why not, having the chance to cross paths with a reindeer, an Arctic fox, or even a polar bear?
The ship is located in the magnificent Tempel fjord; to reach it, an expedition by dog sled or snowmobile is organized departing from Longyearbyen, about 60 km to the southwest. In this ice desert, far from everything, the 10 cabins still feature heating, electricity, bathrooms (with hot water!), lounges, and a bar to share some conviviality, as well as a chef.
Or how to access the magic of polar landscapes without having to improvise as "adventurers" ツ
You can sleep there from mid-February to mid-May, depending on weather conditions. An essential site to visit for planning your trip, VisitSvalbard.
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From late February to March 2016, the Noorderlicht is sailing in the Lofoten. We’ll have to wait until 2017 to see it frozen again in the Svalbard ice.
Living a few days in the Svalbard archipelago, northwest of Norway, is an adventure in itself as your bearings are completely disrupted. Adding a night aboard the Noorderlicht, a two-masted ship intentionally frozen in the Arctic spring ice, makes your stay absolutely unique.
Imagine touching the Arctic, these pristine Svalbard landscapes with shades of blue and white and such a unique light, and why not, having the chance to cross paths with a reindeer, an Arctic fox, or even a polar bear?
The ship is located in the magnificent Tempel fjord; to reach it, an expedition by dog sled or snowmobile is organized departing from Longyearbyen, about 60 km to the southwest. In this ice desert, far from everything, the 10 cabins still feature heating, electricity, bathrooms (with hot water!), lounges, and a bar to share some conviviality, as well as a chef.
Or how to access the magic of polar landscapes without having to improvise as "adventurers" ツ
You can sleep there from mid-February to mid-May, depending on weather conditions. An essential site to visit for planning your trip, VisitSvalbard.
..:: AcTU ::..
From late February to March 2016, the Noorderlicht is sailing in the Lofoten. We’ll have to wait until 2017 to see it frozen again in the Svalbard ice.
Noorderlicht (Ship in the Ice)
Ribro BV
Postbus 16
1398 ZG Muiden, Nederland
Tel : +31 118 410 410
From 8990 NOKRibro BV
Postbus 16
1398 ZG Muiden, Nederland
Tel : +31 118 410 410
Pricing details
Rates 2016-2017, 8990 NOK (approximately 970€) per night full board per person. From February to March 2016, the Noorderlicht was sailing in the Lofoten.
This polar sailing ship is sold by 2 companies specialized in polar expeditions: a Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions and a Norwegian company Basecamp Spitsbergen.
10 cabins for 20 passengers. On board, 5 crew members to guide you through this unique experience.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
60 km from downtown Longyearbyen
