Arctic yacht charters
Welcome to Secret Atlas Arctic Yacht Charters. Our teams and ships have extensive experience exploring the northern polar regions.
We offer a range of expedition yachts for charter in the Arctic including Svalbard, Greenland, Arctic Canada, and Norway. Our fleet is specially equipped to navigate the unique conditions of Arctic waters, allowing you to experience the majestic landscapes and wildlife of the Far North.
We work with highly experienced captains and expedition leaders with decades of Arctic exploration experience that will ensure your expedition takes you further into the pristine wilderness of the northern polar regions.
Our expedition ships are available for charter for private individuals and groups, photographers, film, media and TV productions, and scientific and research missions. Each voyage is customised to meet your specific requirements while prioritising safety and environmental responsibility in these sensitive Arctic ecosystems.
Areas of expertise
Heli-skiing
Charter for tour operators
Ice diving
DX expeditions and science
Expedition teams and logistics
Private yacht charters and expeditions
We have a proven track record taking our clients on outstanding private yacht charters to explore the polar regions. Svalbard and Greenland offer incredible destinations in the north for Arctic yacht charter. In the South, we offer yacht charters in Antartica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
We have a range of comfortable expedition ships to choose from accommodating up to 12 guests. We offer two Arctic yacht charter options for private hire.
Charter a fully crewed vessel. This includes a highly experienced captain, crew and chef. This option is ideal for individuals with their own expedition team.
Charter a fully crewed vessel as above with an expedition team. This is aimed at individuals that would like to go on their own private expedition. In addition, we will provide all the logistics, permitting and expedition leader on your behalf.
Please visit our private yacht expeditions page for more information on planning your private charter.
Film and TV yacht charter
We have extensive experience in chartering vessels for film and TV productions in the Arctic regions including Svalbard and Greenland and in Antarctica. We have a range of vessels available to use as filming platforms and logistics support for teams looking to film in remote polar regions including icebreakers and expedition vessels. We work with highly experienced captains and crew with decades of experience exploring and navigating polar waters.
We can provide advice on the best type of vessel to fit your requirements. We also offer full service expedition support including expedition teams, specialist film crews including drone operators and divers.
Please contact us to find out more about our Arctic yacht charters.
Expedition ship charter for tour operators
We offer a modern fleet of ice-strengthened expedition ships that are available for charter by tour operators looking to take their clients on a once in a lifetime exploration of the polar regions. Our vessels all have comfortable, modern interiors, and outstanding safety. Many of our vessels have ice strengthened hulls and they are built to withstand the harsh polar environment whilst also offering a high level of comfort to our guests.
Our vessels are available to charter with or without an expedition team. Secret Atlas offer a full white label service for operators looking to expand into the polar regions, and we can run the expedition on your behalf through your brand.
Our speciality is expedition yachts that take 12 guests and we have ships available for charter in Svalbard and Greenland. , Greenland, Antarctica and the Falkland islands.
Please contact us to find out more about our Arctic yacht charters for tour operators.
Ski and sail
We offer a full charter service for ski and sail expeditions in Norway, Svalbard &, Greenland. & Antarctica.
We have a large selection of vessels available for charter including ice strengthened expedition motor yachts, sailing yachts, tall ships and larger cruise ships.
We have extensive experience navigating the polar waters in search of the perfect ski and sail adventure, working alongside professional skiers and mountaineers.
Find out more about our ski and sail destinations here.
Heli-skiing
We charter our ships for heli-skiing expeditions in some of the remotest parts of the world including Greenland and Antarctica.
We have a number of vessels available for charter in Greenland that offer outstanding levels of comfort but are also designed for the practicalities of an expedition.
Please contact us to find out more about our yacht charters for heli-skiing expeditions.
Ice diving
We can support your diving expedition in the polar regions on our Arctic expedition yacht charters. We provide equipment and support to diving expeditions including tanks, compressors and cold water dive gear.
Our previous expeditions have included ice diving in Disko Bay in Greenland for the Natural History Museum in Paris.
Please contact us to find out more.
DX expeditions and scientific research
We have vast experience in the high Arctic, including Svalbard, Greenland and Canada providing ships for scientific research and DX expeditions. We have completed numerous scientific and private expeditions over the past decade. Our clients include the NYU, Environment Canada, NASA/JPL, U.S.NAVY UWC, UCI.
We are happy to provide advice on the best type of vessel to fit your requirements. We can provide expedition leaders trained in polar bear protection along with permitting and planning. Please contact us to find out more.
Expedition teams and logistics
We provide support and logistics for expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctica. This can include Arctic Yacht Charter for your expedition, arranging permits and planning, and supplying an expedition team to accompany you and your team.
Our team of expedition leaders has decades of experience leading expeditions all over the polar regions including science, tourism and media production.
Please contact us to find out more.
Destinations
Located in the high Arctic between Norway and the North pole, Svalbard is an easily accessible polar destination making it ideal for exploring. It is a favourite for tour operators, private expeditions and film productions due to its abundance of wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
We have a fleet of modern expedition ships available to charter in Svalbard ranging from eight-guest expedition sailing vessels to hi end ice-strengthened motor yachts and luxury yachts. Plan a private Svalbard Yacht Charter with Secret Atlas.
The largest island on Earth is located between Canada and Europe and makes for some great exploring. Greenland is famous for giant icebergs, stunning landscapes and remote wilderness making it the ideal place to explore on a private expedition.
We have a selection of vessels for charter in Greenland. Some of our expedition yachts are based in Greenland all year round whilst other are positioned there during the summer season. We have supported media companies, logistics companies, and tour operators with our Greenland yacht charter in Greenland.
Tromsø is located high above the Arctic circle on the Norwegian mainland. During the summer months it is possible to cruise the Lofoten Islands and visit remote villages and beaches under the midnight sun. During the winter the northern lights are visible and the area has a high concentration of whales that can be viewed on our Norway yacht charter.
We offer a number of yachts for charter in Tromsø during the summer and winter months. The summer is an ideal time for exploring on a private expedition. During the winter months we have modern, comfortable vessels available to charter for northern lights and whale watching.
The Canadian Arctic stretches far into the polar latitudes and is home to remote settlements, diverse Arctic wildlife and immense landscapes.
Our team has extensive experience conducting expeditions into the Canadian Arctic. We have several vessels that are within range of the Canadian Arctic departing from Greenland, Iceland or North America.
The Northwest Passage is the fabled sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans that traverses remote regions in the Arctic.
The team at Secret Atlas has experience delivering expeditions in the North West passage and can provide ships for charter, expedition teams and support with permitting and logistics.
Choosing the right ship for you
We have an extensive portfolio of over 50 Arctic vessels available for charter including motor yachts, icebreakers sailing yachts and expedition vessels. We offer a free vessel finding service. Please contact us with your requirements and we will do the rest.
Are you looking for an Arctic yacht charter but can’t see a vessel that fits your requirements?
We offer a free expedition vessel finding service specialized in Arctic waters. With years of industry knowledge exploring Svalbard, Greenland, Arctic Canada, and Norway, we have a large database of vessels perfectly suited for northern polar expeditions or research missions.
We are happy to provide expert advice on the best type of vessel to fit your specific Arctic requirements, whether you're planning wildlife photography in Svalbard, coastal exploration in Greenland, research in Arctic Canada, or fjord navigation in Norway.
We will ensure you get the best price for your Arctic charter directly from the shipping owner on your behalf, leveraging our established relationships with experienced Arctic vessel operators.
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