Sailing Lofoten Islands
 

Welcome abroad! We meet in Svolvær at the marina. Your captain and first mate will show you around and let you get settled in. As we depart from the harbour, enjoy the views from the top deck with a refreshing drink and your camera in hand. Dinner is enjoyed along the way to our first anchorage. After a night at anchor, rise to hot coffee and sip while savouring the views on the top deck. Mornings are ideal for wildlife sightings and photography or a SUP or kayak into secluded beaches and coves. Breakfasts are a spread of lighter options such as fresh rye bread, jams, cheeses, meats (salami, hams, smoked salmon etc), muesli and yogurts as well as pastries. Vestfjord is our first area to explore and one of the best places for a whale safari! Every summer, killer whales, humpback whales, minke whales, porpoises and elusive fin whales, return to these rich northern waters to feed. Over the course of six days, it’s very likely you’ll see whales and dolphins on this cruise. Whales mean fish, so let’s do some deep sea fishing! The Norwegian Sea in the arctic is clean, fresh, and open for the fishing season. Try your hand at catching cod, pollock, haddock, and mackerel. As the winds and tides allow, we set sail or motor on to our next destination. While we cruise, you can choose to relax indoors, sit up on the top deck, try your hand at fishing or learn sailing from the crew. Each day there will be an option for an activity such as SUP or kayak in the sheltered bay of our anchorage, hike up a mountain, go dog sledding, explore remote fishing villages or relax on the beach beside a bonfire. Your lunches may be picnic style paired with a beach BBQ or buffet style onboard. Open-faced sandwiches, soups and stews made of local fish or meat plus fresh vegetables are always a hit. Our dog sledding adventure is more like dog carting since it’s summer. You’ll learn to mush from local guides, Björn and Hilde, and then tour with your eager and powerful dog team through the scenic countryside of Vesterålen. We’ll explore off-the-beaten-path villages like Sortland and Langenes. These remote communities are stunning, with impressive churches, wooden houses, and still active harbours all with Norway's impressive mountains and coastline as the backdrop. A Lofoten Islands cruise isn’t complete without a visit to Trollfjord. This is a must-see highlight of the Lofoten archipelago with its 100m wide entrance, towering cliffs and stunning mountain backdrop. We’ll try to time our visit for optimal viewing for the best experience. Daily dinners are enjoyed in our dining area, together as a group. Relax and share your observations and sightings from the day while you enjoy the evening meal. You’ll be served a variety of dishes blending local food with traditional foods like lamb, fish and reindeer with potatoes and veggies and bread. Evenings are often calm, making them an ideal time to again watch for whales and sea birds, practice photography, enjoy the outdoor hot tub or relax under the midnight sun. By September, if you stay up, you might even catch a glimpse of the northern lights! Are you ready to set sail and see all of the Lofoten Islands highlights?