Norwegian jewels in spring aboard Polarfront

A magical adventure in the Lofoten Islands

YOUR EXPEDITION

Dates: February 28 to March 7, 2027, 8 days / 7 nights, privatization possible – 12 places available 
March 7–14, March 14–21, and March 21–28, 2027, privatization possible
Navigation: Lofoten Islands
Embarkation: Bodø, Norway / Disembarkation: Tromsø, Norway
Average temperature: 5°C
Difficulty level: Easy

Highlights: Snow-covered landscapes / Snowshoe hiking / Northern Lights / Svartisen Glacier

Activities: Snowshoe hiking / Northern Lights hunting / Museum visits / Visits to picturesque villages / Zodiac excursions / Lectures / Water activities (fishing, polar pedal boat)

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – BODØ

Embarkation at 5:00 pm and welcome aboard the Polarfront. Discover the ship and your living spaces over a welcome cocktail. Departure at 6:00 pm.

DAY 2 – SVARTISEN GLACIER

At the end of a fjord, you will reach the Svartisen ice cap, the second-largest glacier in Norway. Its deep blue contrasts beautifully with the green waters of the fjord and surrounding vegetation.

The glacier is part of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park, one of the most spectacular geological formations in mainland Norway, home to abundant wildlife including wolverines, lynx, moose, and Arctic foxes.

DAY 3 – LOFOTEN ISLANDS – WESTERN PART

Polarfront will sail to Leknes, a central port of the Lofoten archipelago.
You will visit the village of Nusfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A stop in Reine will offer breathtaking views of this postcard-perfect Lofoten landscape.

You will then stroll through the charming village of Å, a museum village dedicated to cod fishing.

DAY 4 – LOFOTEN ISLANDS – EASTERN PART

The day begins with the discovery of long sandy beaches in the north. In Eggum, you will step into World War II history.

Then on to Henningsvær, a fishing village located at the end of a peninsula. Nicknamed the “Venice of the Lofoten”, it is one of the most charming places in the archipelago.

Finally, visit the Viking Museum in Borg, where you will enjoy a traditional meal around a fire in a reconstructed Viking house.

DAY 5 – TROLLFJORD

Let yourself be carried through Norway’s narrowest fjord: Trollfjord.

Its name comes from the many legends and myths associated with its mysterious beauty.

Stretching 2,000 meters long and only 100 meters wide, explore Trollfjord by polar pedal boat or Zodiac, or admire its steep shores from the warmth of the Nordic bath or panoramic sauna.

DAY 6 – SENJA

In the morning, weather permitting, you will sail off the Vesterålen Islands above a submarine trench in search of sperm whales. During lunch, the Polarfront sails toward Senja.

Senja rivals the beauty of the Lofoten Islands but remains far less visited. It is an island to be explored slowly to fully appreciate its peaceful, natural beauty. A wide agricultural plain meets the sea on the eastern coast, facing the mainland.

A beautiful hike is offered.

DAY 7 – TROMSØ

Located 400 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle on the 69th parallel, the small city of Tromsø is known as the Gateway to the Arctic. Nestled between glacial fjords and rugged peaks, Tromsø stretches across the eastern tip of Tromsøya Island.

After ascending the famous Fjellheisen cable car to a breathtaking viewpoint over the city, you will visit the Arctic Cathedral, whose architecture evokes glacial crevasses and the Northern Lights.

Finally, you will visit the Polar Museum, dedicated to Arctic wildlife, flora, and the history of polar exploration.

DAY 8 – TROMSØ

This is where your wonderful adventure comes to an end. Disembarkation takes place at 9:00 AM after breakfast.

POLARFRONT  

As a true expedition yacht, Polarfront is designed to navigate the most remote fjords, offering an experience as close as possible to wildlife.

Specifications: 12 passengers / Length 55 meters / Width 10 meters / Hybrid propulsion / French flag and crew / 2 naturalist guides / French chef / Panoramic sauna / Nordic bath

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