Noorderlicht

Originally built in 1910, Noorderlicht has a colourful history and has spent much of her life sailing the Baltic Sea and exploring Svalbard. With various refits, hull extensions and rigging reconfigurations, she now sails as a graceful two-masted schooner taking guests on bucket-list sailing holidays in the Arctic.

With comfortable accommodation for up to 20 guests in private twin cabins, Noorderlicht offers guests whale watching and wildlife expeditions exploring the Arctic waters of Northern Norway & Svalbard. Her size and draft mean she can reach some of the most remote areas of Svalbard so she is a great way to discover the hidden gems that this breathtaking part of the world has to offer.

Low impact and environmental travel go hand-in-hand with Noorderlicht’s ethos. Her ability to set sail and explore this part of the world is the best way enjoy the beautiful unspoiled nature.

In the early 90’s she was refitted to become a charter vessel and so her accommodation below decks was given careful consideration. She has ten comfortable twin cabins that all share four bathrooms. The galley and downstairs seating area sits in the middle of the ship with another seating area and bar in the deck-house.

Noorderlicht is sailed by her loving owners along with a friendly crew who are all well trained to sail the wilderness of Svalbard. They invite guests to get involved with sailing Noorderlicht but it is certainly not mandatory!

Accommodation

• Number of guest berths : 20
• Number of bathrooms : 5
• Cabin configuration : 4x Standard Twin Cabin, 6x Plus Twin Cabin
• Smoking policy : On deck only

Particulars

• Port of Registration : Enkhuizen
• Builder : SRF
• Year built : 1910/1993
• Length overall : 151'/46.2m
• Draft : 10'5"/3.2m
• Beam : 21'3"/6.5m
• Number of Sails : 7
• Rig : Schooner
• Sail Area : 550mSQ
• Engine : Caterpillar D343; 325PK
• Crew : 4
• Licensed for day sails? : Yes
• Waterproofs supplied? : No