The Ship frozen into the ice inTempelfjorden

An unique experience

Staying aboard the world’s only boat locked in the ice provides modern people with a unique experience, and the opportunity to view the spectacular arctic nature up close.

Here you can experience a silence and an light you will not find any other places, and perhaps you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the up to 700 kilo bear that sometimes wanders by the boat.

In the centre of the kingdom of Hilmar Nøis

The boat lays in beautiful Tempelfjord with a view towards the Von Post glacier. This is at the centre of the kingdom of Hilmar Nøis, where he did most of his trapping during his 37 winters on Svalbard.
The trapper station Fredheim, where he built his Svalbard home, will be passed on the way to the boat, and we will be happy to take a detour to some of his other stations if opportunity allows.

Summer cruise

Noorderlicht is a Dutch schooner from 1912 modernised and equipped for cruises around Svalbard, which it has done for the last 15 summers. Here you will meet the pleasant Dutch crew and the hostess welcomes you in Norwegian, of which she is highly proficient.

Facilities

Noorderlich has 10 guest cabins with 2 beds each and there are good facilities on board. A 3 course dinner and a 2 course lunch will be served on day trips. There is also a fully licensed bar!

Important! Leaving the boat without an armed guide is not allowed!

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