Passage Stats
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Price: $5,500
Distance: 200 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 9
Start Port: Tromsø, Norway
End Port: Svolvær, Lofoten, Norway
SYNOPSIS
Join ISBJØRN in Tromsø, Norway — also known as "the Paris of the North" — where we will embark on a scenic cruise south to the Lofoten Islands Archipelago. This will not be an offshore passage, but rather a coastal cruise where we'll likely stop every night, either at a dock or anchorage. There are plenty of beautiful places to see, cool things to do, and many different routes we can take depending on the weather and our inclinations. The area is full of whales, seabirds, cliffs, snow-peaked mountains, and pretty white beaches. But there will also be challenges! Hundreds of skerries, strong currents, katabatic winds, and narrow fjords will test our seamanship and keep us on our toes.
The trip ends in Svolvær, Lofoten — the perfect place to start a terrestrial adventure in the area, should you desire to stay longer.
typical Weather Pattern
Very hard to predict what we will get. Could be anything and everything, and we might need every sail in our inventory. But it will be cold, so bring heavy thermals and ski goggles. As we say, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. And pack your swimsuit as well to partake in an Arctic plunge!
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2024 ISBJØRN | Tromsø – Lofoten’ as your preferred passage.
We’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours to confirm bunk availability, send you the long-form crew application & invoice you the 50% deposit to hold your spot. Balance will be due 60 days prior to the trip start date.
Payments are non-refundable. You'll be asked to agree to our terms & conditions on your application before submitting the deposit. Please read them carefully.
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Join the boat at 13:00 on the passage start date. Crew must depart the boat by 12:00 Noon on the passage end date.
Make sure you eat lunch before joining! We’ll get straight into bunk assignments & briefings once all crew have arrived.
Travel logistics & specific itinerary will be sent in the Passage Newsletter #2 emailed to all crew 2-4 months before passage departure.
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All 59º North passages are led by qualified RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Ocean-certified skippers & mates. All miles sailed onboard both boats will count towards your own license mileage requirements. We are happy to provide certificates to this effect for your RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster or other countries’ sea-time requirements.
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We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! You will not be ‘alone’ when you sail with 59º North. Learn more here.