Private Boat Charter in Svalbard
Charter your own boat and explore the fjords around Longyearbyen in a private, flexible and completely tailor-made setting.
This exclusive full-day experience is shaped around your interests. The focus can be photography, wildlife, remote landscapes, historic sites or simply spending an unforgettable day on the water with your own captain and guide.
Possible destinations include glacier fronts, bird cliffs, cultural remains and less-visited fjords. The precise route is always selected according to current weather, sea and ice conditions.
With a maximum of three guests, the charter offers a quiet and personal atmosphere with time for observation, photography and spontaneous discoveries.
Your day can lead to glaciers, bird cliffs and remote fjords
The charter has no single fixed route. It is planned around your interests and the best possibilities offered by the Arctic conditions on the day.
What makes this private experience different
Your own boat
Travel only with your own group, captain and guide, without the timetable of a larger excursion.
Tailor-made route
The destination, pace and focus are adapted to your interests and the conditions of the day.
Maximum three guests
The intimate group size provides room, comfort and an exceptionally personal atmosphere.
Photography focused
Spend more time where the light, landscape or wildlife creates the strongest photographic opportunities.
Remote destinations
Explore less-visited stretches of coastline, glacier areas and quiet corners of Isfjorden.
Special occasions
The private format is ideal for anniversaries, proposals, family experiences or a memorable Arctic day.
No standard route and no standard day
The charter allows us to respond to wildlife, light, sea conditions and your priorities instead of following a fixed sightseeing programme.
A private Arctic experience shaped around you
Some guests want to concentrate on landscape and wildlife photography. Others prefer to explore historic sites, visit a glacier area or spend a relaxed day travelling through the fjords.
Before departure, we discuss your priorities and compare them with the latest forecast, sea state, visibility and ice situation. The final plan remains flexible throughout the day.
This flexibility is particularly valuable in Svalbard, where conditions and wildlife activity can change quickly and the best experience may be found somewhere unexpected.
Glacier fronts, bird cliffs and cultural history
Depending on the conditions and your preferences, the route may include glacier fronts, productive seabird cliffs, isolated bays, former mining settlements or other cultural remains.
Wildlife may include seals, whales and a wide range of seabirds. Polar bears can occur throughout Svalbard but are unpredictable and can never be promised.
All wildlife observations are conducted responsibly. Safe navigation and an appropriate distance from animals always take priority.
How your private charter may unfold
The programme is deliberately flexible and changes according to your wishes and Arctic conditions.
Pickup in Longyearbyen
You are collected from your accommodation and transferred to the harbour.
Route discussion
Review your interests, the forecast and the best available destinations with your guide and captain.
Departure into Isfjorden
Leave Longyearbyen and begin the tailor-made journey through the fjord landscape.
Private exploration
Spend time at suitable glacier areas, wildlife locations, historic sites or remote coastal landscapes.
Lunch and warm drinks
Enjoy food, warm coffee, tea, hot toddy and biscuits during the excursion.
Return to Longyearbyen
Travel back through the fjord and receive transport to your accommodation.
Everything included in your private day
Included in the charter
- Private eight-hour boat charter
- Maximum of three guests
- Dedicated captain and guide
- Flexible route planning
- Closed boat with sheltered cabin
- Pickup from your accommodation
- Return to your accommodation
- Lunch during the excursion
- Warm coffee, tea, hot toddy and biscuits
- Required boat safety equipment
What to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Windproof and water-resistant outerwear
- Warm hat and gloves, also during summer
- Suitable footwear
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera and charged batteries
- Binoculars if available
- Personal medication
- Motion-sickness medication when required
Weather, sea conditions and flexibility
In rough seas, the boat may move noticeably. Guests should consider their own susceptibility to seasickness before booking.
The route is always planned around current wind, waves, visibility and ice conditions. The captain may change the destination, shorten the route or cancel departure when required for safety.
If the charter must be cancelled because of strong wind or unsuitable weather, the full amount is refunded. An alternative programme is not guaranteed, although assistance with suggestions is gladly provided when possible.
Planning your private boat charter
Is this charter completely private?
Yes. The boat is reserved for your group of up to three guests, together with your captain and guide.
Can we choose the destination?
Your wishes are central to the planning. The final route must nevertheless remain compatible with weather, sea and ice conditions.
How long does the charter last?
The published private charter lasts approximately eight hours, including pickup and return in Longyearbyen.
Which places can we visit?
Possible destinations include glacier fronts, bird cliffs, historical cultural remains and less-visited fjords.
Can the charter focus on photography?
Yes. The pace and route can be adapted to landscape and wildlife photography whenever conditions permit.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Food, warm coffee, tea, hot toddy and biscuits are included in the price.
What happens in bad weather?
If strong wind or unsuitable weather requires cancellation, the full charter price is refunded.
Is pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and return at your accommodation in Longyearbyen are included.
Which languages are available?
Guiding is available in English, Norwegian, German and Swiss German. Chinese is available on special request.
Create your own day on the Arctic fjords
Reserve the boat for your group and explore glaciers, wildlife, history and remote landscapes on a flexible full-day charter from Longyearbyen.
