Private yacht charters
Make it personal with a private yacht charter.
Plan your perfect private yacht charter with Secret Atlas. Charter a ship from our fleet and set sail with your hand-picked expedition team of friends, family, or colleagues to your choice of the world’s remotest destinations.
We provide the crew and the expertise you need to follow in the footsteps of famed explorers, in true wildernesses rarely witnessed by others.
The private yacht charter experience
This is the ultimate adventure. A true expedition to the polar regions, completely tailored to your personal tastes and must-sees.
Tell us where you want to go, when you want to travel, and what you want to experience, and we’ll work with you to create a life-changing expedition. We’ll lend you our expertise – gained across hundreds of polar expeditions – along with a ship, crew, and guiding team.
We love collaborating with our private yacht charter guests. But if you want to leave it to the experts, that’s OK, too. Just choose your 'crew' of family, friends, and colleagues, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Your private yacht charter destinations
Antarctica private yacht charters
Antarctic peninsula 69°30’S, 65°00’W
Greenland private yacht charters
Scoresbysund 70°50’N, 25°00’W
Svalbard private yacht charters
LONGYEARBYEN 78°22’N, 15°65’E
Norway private yacht charters
Tromsø 69°40’N, 18°55’E
South Georgia private yacht charters
Grytviken 54°16’S, 36°30’W
Your ship
All yours. On Secret Atlas private yacht charters, your ship is your home-from-home, equipped with creature comforts to help you relax after each action-packed day of exploration. But we don’t sail ordinary cruise ships. Our fleet comprises real expedition vessels, small and strong enough to get through the pack ice to remote locations bigger vessels can’t reach.
Special projects
On special project private yacht charters, we take teams deep into the remotest environments on Earth. Tell us about your project and we’ll find a way to make it happen, whether you’re a film, TV, or media team, a crew of scientific researchers, or someone with a particular activity in mind, like ski and sail experiences.
Bespoke private family tours
Discover the most unique destinations on Earth as a family. Secret Atlas offers a special kind of private family tour to the Arctic, Svalbard, Greenland, and more.
Charter vessel for TV and media production
Our teams have decades of experience assisting crews with natural history documentaries and feature films, providing invaluable polar logistics and insights to safely and efficiently complete even the most ambitious projects.
Charter vessel for research
We assist research teams with their work in the world’s most remote, challenging, and scientifically interesting environments.
Commercial yacht charters
Commercial yacht charters are professionally operated, crewed charters offering luxury, safety, and bespoke experiences for leisure, exploration, or corporate use.
Ski and sail private charters
For snowsports enthusiasts looking to get away from the crowds, we run ski and sail charters promising untouched slopes of pristine snow in gorgeous locations.
Meetings and incentives
Experience unforgettable meetings, incentives, conferences and events in unique destinations that inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impression.
Brochure
Why Secret Atlas?
There's a certain spirit that yearns to venture where few have gone, to feel the wilder side of life, and embrace the unknown.
We are guided by that spirit.
We help others discover a world much bigger than the ones they encounter day-to-day, then explore it the way it deserves to be explored – with appreciation, time, and in harmony with nature.
Private yacht charters FAQs
How do I charter a yacht to the Arctic or Antarctic?
It’s easy. Just get in touch with us about your idea – where you want to go, who you want to go with, what you want to do – and we’ll work with you to make your dream a reality. If you’re in need of inspiration, let our polar travel specialists plot an experience for you.
Are private yacht charters all-inclusive?
Yes, our private yacht charters are offered on an all-inclusive basis. All meals are included on Secret Atlas private yacht charters, freshly cooked each day by our superb chefs. Safety equipment, fuel, guides, and crew are all included in the price.
Additional fees for activities such as museum visits are not included. Nor are tips for the crew or flights to and from your embarkation/disembarkation point.
What type of yacht is suitable for an Arctic or Antarctic expedition?
Our fleet of ice-breaking expedition-style ships are perfect for polar adventures. They can go deep into the pack ice of Svalbard, to the remotest beaches of South Georgia, and right up to the glacier walls of Antarctica.
They are agile, go-anywhere ships designed for ultimate safety in the remotest environments on Earth.
What activities can I do on a private yacht charter to the Arctic/Antarctic?
Hiking, skiing, diving, kayaking. You name it. If there’s a specific area you want to visit – or a specific animal you want to see – we can tailor whole days (or even whole trips) to help you achieve your goal.
We can also arrange for specialist guides (geologists, ornithologists, biologists) to join you and present in-depth lectures on topics that mean the most to you, or photographers, drone specialists, skiers, and divers to accompany you and guide you in your pursuits.
Are there restrictions for visiting the Arctic or Antarctic by private yacht?
We proudly follow the rules laid out by AECO and IAATO, the industry regulators in the Arctic and Antarctica. This is for environmental and safety reasons. For us, it’s common sense.
Some locations have restrictions or require permits – but we take care of all this for you.
When is the best time to visit the Arctic or Antarctic?
That depends on what you want to see and do.
As it passes through spring, summer, and autumn, the Arctic journeys through frozen landscapes, endless daylight, and stunning sunsets in every shade imaginable. As darkness returns in winter, the skies come alive with the magic of the northern lights.
In Antarctica, our expeditions start in October, when penguins start their courting rituals, and run until February, when the resulting penguin chicks are born.
To learn more about the seasons in the remote places we explore, take a look at our Explorer’s Handbook articles covering the topic, including the best times to visit Svalbard, Greenland, Antarctica, and South Georgia.
How long is a private charter?
A private yacht charter will typically last between eight and 12 days, although we can plan longer trips if you wish.
How many people can go on a private charter?
You can arrange a private yacht charter with between 12 and 48 guests.
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