Passage Stats
2 Available
Distance: 200 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 8
Start Port: Flåm, Norway
End Port: Bergen, Norway
SYNOPSIS
Getting to your port of departure will be an adventure in itself! Flåm is located at the bottom of the Aurlandsfjord, and the only way to get there is by the steepest, most amazing train ride you’ll ever experience. Get on the Bergen-Oslo line from either city, and then get off in the middle of the mountains at the Myrdal Junction. Then, join the Flåmsbana, as it winds its way down the steep mountain, past waterfalls and forests. You are now in the longest fjord in the world.
We’ll sail west through the Sognefjord, exploring as we go. Most likely sailing by day and staying over in one of the many beautiful Norwegian coastal villages by night. But there won’t really be a night to speak of, as it never gets dark at this latitude at this time of year.
Once out of the fjord, we’ll turn south, along the coast, for Bergen.
typical Weather Pattern
Winds will be variable and change often. Generally, the wind will follow the direction of the fjord, being either west or east. So it will be a dead run or tacking.
Temperatures will be ranging from 50-68ºF (10-20ºC). June is generally pretty dry, though occasional rain showers are possible.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2025 ISBJØRN | Flåm – Bergen 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.