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Aurora Borealis & Whales

8 days of sailing, chasing northern lights and spotting whales -

an Arctic winter adventure.

8 Days of Northern Lights & Whales in Northern Norway

Welcome on board for an unforgettable sailing adventure! This journey offers the chance to experience Northern Norway in its most magical season. With our sailboat and a small group, we travel flexibly and quietly through the spectacular winter landscape and its wildlife. We sail through fjords where we may encounter majestic whales, and we enjoy clear nights when the northern lights dance above us. Our route leads us into sheltered bays and remote anchorages – allowing us to experience nature directly and without tourist distractions.

Whether standing on deck under shimmering auroras, sailing through snow-covered fjord scenery, or setting foot on land for short excursions: this trip promises intense nature moments, real connection and memories that stay with you.
Get ready for a unique adventure filled with silence, magic and encounters with the Arctic wilderness!

No sailing experience required!

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1: 06.11. - 13.11.2026 ⋆ max. 8 Crew members | First bookings available

2: 14.11. - 21.11.2026 ⋆ max. 8 Crew members | 5 spots left

3: 22.11. - 29.11.2026 ⋆ max. 8 Crew members | currently not available

€ 2.790

per person with double occupancy in the bunk from 7 crew members


€ 3.590

per person with double occupancy in the bunk up to 6 crew members


  • Tour planning and organisation
  • Flexible, weather-dependent itinerary: sailing, northern lights and whale watching, short hikes or walks on land
  • Basic sailing course: if interested, you have the opportunity to learn fundamental sailing skills from the internationally certified skipper during the trip
  • You are a full crew member
  • 7 nights on board
  • Harbour fees and diesel costs for the sailboat
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board as specified in the programme
  • Travel security certificate
  • Arrival and departure to Bodø
  • Special foods for intolerances
  • Special drinks, e.g. alcohol, tonic etc.
  • Any dinners ashore
  • Tips, personal expenses
  • Optional overnight stays before and after the cruise
  • Additional costs resulting from changes to the planned itinerary

Meeting point: 12:00
Tromsø harbor (subject to change)

Arrival and departure:
The arrival and departure to and from Tromsø are to be organized individually by each crew member. The flight time is usually around 5 to 7 hours with a stopover in Oslo. Tromsø Airport (TOS) is only a few kilometers from the city center and the harbor. Please allow enough buffer time for your journey and book your flights only once we have confirmed the trip with enough crew members.

Our partner travel agency, www.nordwindreisen.de, will be happy to assist you with booking your flights.

The planned start and end point of the tour is in Tromsø Havn (subject to change).

Carpooling to the port: Please let us know when you register if we can share your contact details with your fellow travelers. This way you can also coordinate with the rest of the crew to organize joint transfers from the airport to the port (transfer is not included in the tour price).

Sailing:

You don’t need any sailing experience.


Our main focus is definitely on observing whales and the northern lights. When we encounter whales, it is not possible to sail, as we need to respect the animals and cannot manoeuvre quickly enough under sail in narrow fjords. Once we reach a harbour, there is usually an opportunity to stretch your legs, and sometimes we may also go for a short, easy walk.

  • Day 1: Individual arrival in Tromsø, cabin allocation, safety briefing, shared dinner
    Meals: D
  • Day 2–7: Sailing, Northern Lights, Whales and Shore Excursions
    Over the next days, we let wind, weather and whales guide our journey. As the first daylight touches the mountain tops, we head out into the fjords and scan the water for whales – often a blow rising above the surface reveals their presence. Sometimes sea eagles glide silently overhead. In the afternoon, the low Arctic sun bathes the landscape in golden and pink light before we anchor for the night in a sheltered bay.
    Depending on the conditions, we also go ashore and experience the special calm of the Arctic winter night. Often, a simple glance at the sky is enough to spot the dancing northern lights.
    If the sea becomes too rough, we explore the surroundings on land.
    Meals: B, L, D
  • Day 8: Breakfast, checkout, individual departure from Tromsø
    Meals: B

Good to know

The essential information about the trip is provided on this page before booking.
After your binding registration, you will additionally receive a detailed PDF with all important and comprehensive information.

Further important information can be found here:

General Terms and Conditions

EU Standard Information Form for Package Travel

Please do not book your flight until you have received confirmation of the minimum number of participants from us!
When booking (see contact form below) you will be asked if you agree to share your contact details with your fellow travelers in order to form carpools. If you agree, you will also make our work a little easier. We will write a collective email in advance (only with your consent!) with a link to the exact location of the meeting point.

First of all: we are not in a zoo or at SeaWorld. This means there is no guarantee of seeing whales, wildlife of any kind, or the northern lights. However, the chances of encountering whales in Northern Norway are very high. From mid to late October, large schools of herring move into the fjords, and the whales follow them. Orcas are especially common, as they specialise in hunting herring. Humpback whales also enter the fjords, and even fin whales – the second-largest animal in the world – are spotted regularly.

Since we are out for a full week, the chances of having memorable whale encounters are excellent. This tour is specifically designed for whale watching. At the same time, it is important to give the animals plenty of space and to approach them with respect.

The weather in Norway can be very changeable and may occasionally turn stormy in November. Sometimes there is already snow at the beginning of the month, and sometimes not. Warm winter clothing is definitely recommended. With each passing day, the amount of daylight decreases, and from around 22/23 November, the polar night begins.

What does that mean exactly? The sun no longer rises above the horizon, yet there are still a few hours of soft daylight. It often bathes the surroundings in deep shades of pink – sometimes even in a slightly kitschy, bright hue – as if everything were dipped in colour. The long twilight periods also wrap the landscape in beautiful tones of blue.

The polar night is without a doubt a special experience – calm, atmospheric and truly unique.

SV Lazy – your home at sea
The SV Lazy combines adventure and comfort: plenty of space for up to 10 guests, cozy cabins, a sunny deck, and a bright deck saloon with panoramic views. With smart features, storage for skis and fishing gear, and a dedicated drying room, she is ideal for voyages north of the Arctic Circle – robust, seaworthy, and yet as inviting as a second home. She is equipped with a reefable mainsail and mizzen, as well as a genoa and staysail. Under sail, the yacht makes up to 8 knots.

You do NOT need any sailing experience. On the first day there is an intensive safety briefing. If you are interested, you will receive a basic sailing course, so you have the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing from an internationally certified skipper.

We cook together every evening. During the day, we prepare snacks. When we call at a port, we can visit a restaurant if we wish (not included in the tour price). A bath towel is provided for each crew member.

Please bring an additional bath towel. Bed linen and bedding are also provided.

The trips can only be carried out if the specified minimum number of participants is reached. If this number is not reached, the tour operator may cancel the tour up to 8 weeks before the start of the tour at the latest.

We do not offer any insurance coverage for our tours. Please make sure to arrange appropriate insurance on your own.


Cancellation:
We advise you to take out travel cancellation insurance and insurance that covers your repatriation costs in the event of an accident or illness. Please check your insurance cover.

International health insurance:
Make sure that you have international health insurance for your trip abroad to cover any costs incurred in the event of illness or accident.

Trip interruption insurance:
We also recommend travel interruption insurance in case you have to interrupt your trip for unexpected reasons on site.

Please book directly via the website by filling out the contact form. Once we have received your booking, you will promptly receive a booking confirmation (can take up to 4 weeks) and an invoice for a deposit of 50% with a payment term of 14 days. The remaining amount is due at the latest 10 weeks before the start of the trip without further request. You can pay the invoices conveniently by bank transfer.

Changes and/or deviations from the published itinerary may occur at any time during the trip. In particular, changing local conditions and weather-related factors mean that the stated itinerary cannot be guaranteed. The published program therefore represents the planned itinerary only, without guaranteeing the exact schedule in detail. Adjustments may always be made for safety reasons and are at the discretion of the guide.

Important note: Due to weather and tides, there is no fixed route. Flexibility is key to ensuring the best possible hiking and sailing experience! You can be sure that we will do everything we can to reach the most beautiful bays and destinations and to make the most of your trip, creating an unforgettable experience. Safety always comes first, and spontaneous changes may occur at any time.

Please make sure your equipment is in good working order and up to date. If your equipment does not meet the requirements of the tour, you are not entitled to participate and the guide may exclude you from participation!

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