--- title: "Group Yacht Charter Norway — Whole Boat for Your Group" description: "Charter a whole sailing yacht for your club, company or family group in Northern Norway. Crewed, all meals included, routes from Tromsø. Boreal Yachting." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://boreal-yachting.com/#organization", "name": "Boreal Yachting", "url": "https://boreal-yachting.com", "logo": "https://boreal-yachting.com/logo.png", "image": "https://boreal-yachting.com/logo.png", "description": "Premium Arctic sailing in Northern Norway and Svalbard. 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Multiple boats on the same dates need more notice." } } ] } ] --- [Skip to content](#main-content) [Boreal Yachting ](/) [Experiences](/experiences) [Destinations](/destinations) [Our Fleet](/fleet) [About Us](/about) [Journal](/journal) [For Partners](/partners) [Plan your journey](/plan-your-journey) 1. [Home](/) 2. / [Experiences](/experiences) 3. / Group Charter Experience # Group Charter Group Charter is a whole sailing yacht taken by a club, company, family or group of friends, with a skipper and crew provided. Everyone on board knows each other. We handle the boat, the food and the route, and shape the week around what the group wants to do together. ![Group of guests on the deck of a sailing yacht in a Northern Norwegian fjord](/generated-images/hero-sailing-1824.webp) A group charter in the islands west of Tromsø. One boat, one group, no strangers. ## At a glance Season All year, with different regions by season Duration 3 nights and upwards, one week most common Base Tromsø, with other ports by arrangement Group size Six to ten guests, or several boats sailing together Sold as Whole boat — group charter Level No sailing experience needed Crew Skipper per vessel, plus guides or cook on request ## One boat, or a small fleet For groups of up to ten, one yacht is usually the answer. For larger parties we sail two or three boats in company: separate crews and cabins, shared anchorages, and dinner together ashore or on the largest vessel. This works well for sailing clubs, company groups and extended families, where the point is being in the same place rather than in the same cabin. Boats can also split for a day, with the walkers on one and the fishing party on another. With nine vessels in the fleet, we can usually match hull types so that boats sail at a similar speed and reach the same anchorage in the same hour. ## Planning a week for a group Groups need slightly more structure than couples. We agree the outline before you arrive: how much sailing, how much walking, whether there is a fixed dinner somewhere, and what happens if the weather turns. Food is part of the plan. The crew provisions and cooks, and we ask for diets and allergies in advance rather than on the day. Company groups often add something ashore: a guide, a sauna, a visit to a fish landing station. We can arrange those, and we will tell you if a plan is unrealistic before you commit to it. ## A typical week The route is agreed with the group and adjusted for weather. This is what a good week tends to look like. ### Day 1 — boarding Board in Tromsø in the afternoon, cabin allocation and safety briefing. An easy first sail so everyone finds their feet, then anchor and dinner. ### Days 2 to 6 — sailing together A route agreed each morning, with passages of two to eight hours. Time ashore for walks or a village stop, and time on board for people who want it. Boats meet in the same anchorage in the evening when several are sailing in company. ### Final day — return A final morning sail back to Tromsø. Alongside around midday, with the afternoon free in town. ## What is included ### Included - — Whole-boat charter for each vessel booked - — Skipper and agreed crew on every boat - — All meals on board and hot drinks - — Bed linen, towels and end-of-charter cleaning - — Tender, safety equipment and fishing gear - — Fuel and harbour fees ### Not included - — Flights and transfers - — Hotel nights before and after - — Travel insurance - — Restaurant meals ashore - — Alcoholic drinks - — Crew gratuities ![Two sailing yachts anchored together in a Northern Norwegian fjord](/generated-images/article-tromso-lofoten-1824.webp) ## Choosing the boats Catamarans suit larger groups: more cabins, more deck space and a saloon that seats everyone. Monohulls suit clubs who want to sail properly. For mixed groups we often combine the two. [See the fleet](/fleet) ## Who this is for - Sailing clubs and associations chartering together. - Company groups looking for something other than a hotel conference. - Extended families and milestone birthdays. - Groups of friends who want a boat to themselves. If your group has never spent a week in close quarters and half of them want a hotel, say so now. We would rather adjust the plan than have you find out at sea. ## Practical ### Fitness and experience None required. Tell us about mobility limits and seasickness in advance so cabins and routes can be allocated sensibly. ### What to bring Soft bags, layers, waterproofs and shoes with grip. Hard suitcases do not fit in a yacht locker. ### Cabins and privacy Cabins are shared in pairs on most vessels. Sailing below maximum capacity buys everyone noticeably more space. ### Getting there Most group charters start in Tromsø. Other departure ports are possible with notice. [Read the full Arctic sailing packing list](/arctic-sailing-packing-list) ## Questions guests ask How large a group can you take? Up to ten on one vessel, and more across several boats sailing in company. Tell us the number and we will propose a combination. Can we sail more than one boat together? Yes. Boats keep the same route and anchorages, with a skipper on each. Is it suitable for a company trip? Yes, and it works better than most alternatives. We can build in a working session ashore or on board. What if some of the group cannot sail long days? We plan shorter passages and more time ashore. A mixed-ability group is normal and easy to accommodate. How far ahead should we book? Six to twelve months for summer and ski season. Multiple boats on the same dates need more notice. ## Where this sails [ Destination ### Vesterålen Whale grounds, wide fjords and fewer boats than Lofoten. ](/destinations/vesteralen) ## Related reading [ Itineraries ### One week from Tromsø: Senja, Lyngen and beyond ](/journal/one-week-tromso)[ Itineraries ### Plan your route: sailing suggestions for Northern Norway ](/journal/plan-your-route)[ Experience ### Private Charter ](/experiences/private-charter)[ Compare ### Whole-boat charter vs joining a group departure ](/whole-boat-charter-vs-group-departure)[ Compare ### What an Arctic-adapted boat actually means ](/what-is-an-arctic-adapted-boat) ## Enquire about Group Charter. Tell us what you have in mind. We will come back to you within two working days with a considered answer — not a template. [Plan your journey](/plan-your-journey?experience=group-charter)[Speak to us directly](/contact) Boreal Yachting Premium Arctic sailing in Northern Norway and Svalbard. 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