And Now For Something Different
Wanting something new and off the beaten path? How about a charter in the Arctic? Check this out...
Explorer Yacht GREY WOLF
Arctic Adventure Itineraries: Norway and Svalbard
GREY WOLF, a 78-foot, custom designed motor yacht, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience on a one-of-a-kind, ice class, explorer yacht. Expedition yachting is a chance to experience something edgy and extreme without sacrifice to luxury, safety and comfort.
Join GREY WOLF on an adventure in the Arctic North. Lofoten and the Svalbard Archipelago are a vast wilderness waiting to be explored by intrepid vessels like GREY WOLF, able to exit sea lanes and deviate from normal cruising routes. Charter GREY WOLF and make the journey as magnificent as the destination.
GREY WOLF navigates one of the most spectacular coastlines in Europe. It is a superb destination of natural wonders. Visitors photograph sea birds, porpoises and whales, and go hiking, fishing and exploring. Visit ancient villages and historic places. Each charter itinerary is customized to include the sites and activities desired most. The crew has outlined some of their favorite ports of call below.
Norway’s Lofoten Islands: Favorite Ports of Call
- Tromso: Board GREY WOLF in this charming city. Meet your crew and get situated in your cabin. Get underway immediately following a short orientation and safety briefing.
- Andenes/Senja: World famous for whale spotting.
- Radrsund/Trollfjord: A spectacular narrow channel between vertical cliffs is home to magnificent Orca whales.
- Reine: A picturesque village and perfect starting place for hiking and exploring.
- Digermulen: This stunning anchorage tucked into a mountainous fjord is a spot for hiking, fishing and exploring.
- Nusfjord: Hidden between towering cliffs, this historical fishing village is a cultural gem.
Svalbard Archipelago: The Heart of the Arctic Wilderness
Imagine cruising through the Arctic Ocean, well north of the Arctic Circle. You gaze across a vast wilderness to spot polar bears, whales and walruses. Svalbard's islands lie midway between continental Norway and the North Pole. It is the most rewarding place to view arctic wildlife.
Kayak in bays with tumbling glaciers, search for walrus on ice floes, or venture into the tundra. Aboard GREY WOLF, guests explore a largely inaccessible coastline in the comfort and luxury of a private yacht.
Encounter what is rare and precious in the heart of the arctic wilderness
Longyearbyen: Board GREY WOLF in this high arctic settlement to depart on a one/two/three-week Svalbard expedition. The focus is on wildlife and wilderness. The itinerary may include any of the following ports of call:
- Seven Islands: These mountainous islands offer wildlife viewing and fascinating human history.
- Moffen Island: A wildlife sanctuary to hundreds of walruses and polar bears.
- Kvitoya: The most remote island is also a lively wildlife habitat.
- Aklefjellet: Bird Mountain is home to some 100,000 pairs of Brünnich's guillemot that nest in the cliffs.
- Smeerenburg: Whaling port with a history dating back to the 16th century.
- NY Alesund: Historic research settlement with the most northerly post office in the world.
- Diskobukta: The nesting site of black-legged kittiwakes and home to arctic foxes.
- Isbukta: Be on the lookout for the rare Sabine’s gull, skua and bearded seals and polar bears.
About Grey Wolf
GREY WOLF is a 78-foot expedition yacht. Since her launch, she has been chartering in some of the world’s most exotic destinations including New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Antarctica.
GREY WOLF sleeps up to six guests in three staterooms, including a master suite and two double cabins. Each room has its own ensuite bathroom. For larger groups, the master king bed can be split into two twins and the port guest cabin has an optional pipe berth.
The crew aboard GREY WOLF are more than highly professional. They are world explorers who've experienced much that most of us never will. In addition to fine meals and superior service, the conversation on any evening is enlightening. GREY WOLF and her crew have built a reputation for delivering deluxe, unparalleled eco-adventure cruises.
GREY WOLF will be cruising in Norway and Svalbard during the 2020 charter season only. Don’t miss a rare opportunity.
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