$6,000 // 11 Days

Synopsis

Join us in Bergen, Norway and embark on ISBJØRN to set sail west across the North Sea for Scotland. The voyage is timed so that we will make landfall in Lerwick, Scotland for the celebrated Viking fire festival - Up Helly Aa. This spectacular, full-day community event is an annual tradition in which hundreds of participants dress as Vikings complete with helmets, axes, and fiery torches. Enjoy the festivities and sail the return trip back to Bergen across the North Sea with your Viking captain.

Note:

We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! Learn more here.

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The Route

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Expected Weather Pattern

The weather on the Norwegian West coast is very unpredictable, especially this time of year. We could get champagne spinnaker sailing sunshine, full-blown storm, rain squalls or blizzard. Or very possibly, all of the above. The only guarantee is that it will be fairly cold! But as we say, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. No need for shorts and sandals on this one.

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Tentative Itinerary

• Jan 24: Join ISBJØRN in Bergen, Norway at 17:00. Dinner with the group either ashore or onboard

• Jan 25: All-day safety briefing & boat orientation

• Jan 26: Departure! (Weather dependent)

• Jan 31: Viking fire festival in Lerwick, Scotland - Up Helly Aa

• Feb 4: Disembark ISBJØRN in Bergen, Norway by 12:00 Noon

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Travel Logistics

• Fly into Oslo Airport (OSL) and take the train to Bergen, or fly directly into Bergen (BGO).

• Fly directly out of Bergen (BGO), or take the train to Oslo to fly out.

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How to Join

To register, complete the Offshore Passage Registration by clicking the 'Sign Up' button above, or at the bottom of the page. You'll be asked to complete the form - make sure you hit submit. Indicate '2023: Bergen - Shetland - Bergen // Up Helly Aa' as your preferred passage. 

Once we receive your registration, you'll be sent an invoice for 50% of the balance, due immediately. The final 50% of the balance will be due 60 days prior to the passage date. Terms and conditions are in the registration form, and you'll be asked to agree to them before submitting your deposit. Please read them carefully.

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