Noorderlicht’s Crew

Noorderlicht is owned by Swan Expeditions, a Dutch sailing company that runs sail training programmes and sailing expeditions to explore remote locations. Explorers and sailors at heart, they are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love of the Ocean with guests. We are proud to partner with them, working together as their managing agent to bring guided sailing holidays in the Arctic Circle. 

The team on Noorderlicht consists of experienced professionals who are highly trained to carry out remote expeditions. The international crew has extensive experience in sailing with students, individuals, and charter groups. 

Noorderlicht sails in Svalbard with a rotation crew: a Captain, first mate, cook, deckhand, and engineer. To meet the strict regulations for operating in Svalbard, she also has two registered guides on every voyage. This ensures the culture, environment, and, most importantly, the safety of our guests and crew are maintained. Our guides are authorised for Svalbard Guide Training (SGO), and many of our guides are educated as Arctic Nature Guides (ANG).

They are an invaluable part of the team and are responsible for your safety ashore at all times. They possess a vast amount of knowledge about the local area, wildlife, and weather conditions. They are all incredibly passionate about what they do and love to share their wonder of the natural world with guests.