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# Company facts

Boreal Yachting is an Arctic sailing operator founded in Tromsø in 2003, with Svalbard operations since 2008. The company runs nine Arctic-prepared sailing vessels, sells whole-boat charters only, is a member of AECO, and is Eco-Lighthouse certified. This page collects the verifiable facts in one place.

Journalists, partners and researchers may quote this page. Anything we have not verified against company records is marked as unconfirmed rather than estimated.

Last updated 11 September 2026

## Who is Boreal Yachting?

Legal name

Boreal Yachting AS

Founded

2003

Years operating in Northern Norway

23

Svalbard operations since

2008

Base

Tromsø, Norway (69.6°N)

Activity

Whole-boat Arctic sailing expeditions and charters

Description

Boreal Yachting operates whole-boat sailing expeditions and charters in Northern Norway and Svalbard, from a base in Tromsø at 69.6°N.

## What does the fleet consist of?

Fleet size

Nine Arctic-prepared sailing vessels

Vessel type

Steel and aluminium expedition sailing yachts, heated and insulated

Sold as

Whole boat only — no individual berth or cabin sales

Typical group size

Six to twelve guests, depending on vessel

Crew

Skipper and, on most departures, a second crew member or guide

## Which certifications and memberships apply?

Member

Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)

Certified

Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn)

Svalbard authority

Operations reported to and permitted by Sysselmesteren på Svalbard

## Where does Boreal Yachting sail?

Northern Norway

Tromsø, the Lyngen Alps, Senja, Vesterålen and Lofoten

Svalbard

Isfjorden, Prins Karls Forland, Krossfjorden and the north-west coast

Sailing time from Tromsø to Lyngen

Around six hours

Svalbard sailing area reached from

Longyearbyen (78.2°N)

## When is each season?

Ski touring from the boat

Late February to early May

Northern lights sailing

Late September to late March

Midnight sun

Around 20 May to 22 July in Tromsø

Summer Svalbard expeditions

June to early September

Whale sailing in the Tromsø region

November to January

## How do you contact Boreal Yachting?

Email

post@boreal-yachting.com

Telephone

+47 77 72 92 00

Enquiries

https://boreal-yachting.com/plan-your-journey

Travel trade

https://boreal-yachting.com/partners

Response time

Two working days

## Where to check these facts

-   [Our story](/about)
-   [Safety and standards](/about/safety)
-   [Responsible Arctic sailing](/about/sustainability)
-   [The fleet](/fleet)
-   [AECO — Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators](https://www.aeco.no)
-   [Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn)](https://www.miljofyrtarn.no/en/)

## Start planning your Arctic journey.

Tell us what you have in mind. We will come back to you within two working days with a considered answer — not a template.

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Boreal Yachting 

Premium Arctic sailing in Northern Norway and Svalbard. Sailing these waters since 2003.

[![AECO member — Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators](/assets/aeco-member-Crcpxqbv.svg)](https://www.aeco.no)[![Eco-Lighthouse certified — Miljøfyrtårn programme](/assets/eco-lighthouse-CNcwtWaN.png)](https://www.miljofyrtarn.no/en/)

## Experiences

-   [Ski & Sail Norway](/experiences/ski-and-sail-norway)
-   [Ski & Sail Svalbard](/experiences/ski-and-sail-svalbard)
-   [Svalbard Expeditions](/experiences/svalbard-expeditions)
-   [Private charter](/experiences/private-charter)
-   [Group charter](/experiences/group-charter)
-   [Bareboat charter](/experiences/bareboat-charter)

## Destinations

-   [Tromsø](/destinations/tromso)
-   [Lyngen Alps](/destinations/lyngen-alps)
-   [Lofoten](/destinations/lofoten)
-   [Svalbard](/destinations/svalbard)
-   [Senja](/destinations/senja)
-   [Vesterålen](/destinations/vesteralen)

## Company

-   [About us](/about)
-   [Our crew](/about/crew)
-   [Safety](/about/safety)
-   [Sustainability](/about/sustainability)
-   [Company facts](/about/facts)
-   [Journal](/journal)
-   [For partners](/partners)
-   [Contact](/contact)

Boreal Yachting AS  ·  Tromsø, Norway  ·  [post@boreal-yachting.com](mailto:post@boreal-yachting.com) ·  [+47 77 72 92 00](tel:+4777729200)

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