Springtime in Helgeland (March–May) reveals a landscape of contrasts: snow-capped peaks, glaciers glimmering under soft Arctic light, and the calm, crystalline waters of the Norwegian Sea. Onboard NORDVÆR, a Lagoon Seventy 7 sailing catamaran, guests experience the ultimate Sail and Ski Norway adventure - a journey where the vessel is both your floating sanctuary and basecamp.
From the yacht’s tender, you step directly onto untouched slopes surrounding the Svartisen glacier. Ski touring and snowshoeing provide breathtaking descents from summit to fjord, while longer daylight hours allow kayaking, freediving, and snorkelling. Every activity is framed by the serenity of the fjord, the gentle sway of the catamaran, and the soft light of Arctic spring.
Unlike motor yachts, NORDVÆR’s sailing design allows for slow cruising, moving silently through fjords and along islands without intrusive engines. This quiet pace ensures that each moment - whether skiing, paddling, or simply observing the landscape - is immersive, intimate, and profoundly connected to the natural world.
The Sea to Ski Norway experience aboard a catamaran is unlike any other: you are not rushing between destinations; you live in them. Each stop, each fjord, each peak is savoured. Skiing down pristine slopes, returning to the warmth and comfort of the yacht, and drifting to the next anchorage is a rhythm that motor yachts cannot replicate.
Helgeland: A Year-Round Destination for Slow Cruising
Helgeland is a landscape designed for slow exploration. Its scattered islands, hidden anchorages, and dramatic fjords reward those who move quietly and deliberately. Onboard NORDVÆR, you experience Helgeland at the pace it deserves: drifting silently past pine-dusted cliffs, observing wildlife undisturbed, and anchoring in secluded bays where the only sound is wind, water, and birdcalls.
This is slow cruising in its truest form: immersive, low-impact, and deeply connective. Whether hiking, kayaking, or simply relaxing on deck, the sailing catamaran allows you to inhabit the landscape rather than rush through it, creating a sense of presence that no other yacht type can offer.
Spring: Sail and Ski Norway (March–May)
Spring is the season of awakening. Peaks and glaciers retain snow, enabling world-class ski touring and snowshoeing around Svartisen. Kayaking and snorkelling through icy fjord waters, watching migratory birds return, and exploring hidden coves complement the alpine adventure.
Onboard NORDVÆR, the slow pace allows time to rest, absorb the Arctic light, and enjoy the changing landscape. Meals feature fresh Nordic ingredients, celebrating the renewal of the season. This is the heart of Sail and Ski Norway: alpine adventure combined with the intimate, immersive experience only possible aboard a sailing catamaran.
Summer: Midnight Sun Exploration
Under the midnight sun, Helgeland is a luminous playground. NORDVÆR sails among islands bathed in continuous daylight, allowing hiking, freediving, and snorkelling. Quiet anchorages invite reflection and discovery. The catamaran’s design enables gentle drifting between destinations, allowing guests to slowly inhabit the fjords rather than simply traverse them.
As copper and gold tones return to the coast, early Northern Lights grace the skies. The days shorten, encouraging slow exploration and quiet reflection. Hiking, kayaking, and sailing from anchorage to anchorage allow guests to savour the season’s calm and the intimate perspective of the landscape only a sailing catamaran can offer.
What sets NORDVÆR apart is her ability to combine adventure and immersion. Guests experience skiing, kayaking, diving, and wildlife watching without ever breaking the rhythm of the voyage. Unlike motor yachts, which force itineraries and speeds, NORDVÆR’s sailing design allows you to drift through fjords, anchor in hidden bays, and feel fully present in Helgeland.
Slow cruising aboard a catamaran is not just transport; it is a way of being. It transforms a trip into a journey, a series of moments in which you truly inhabit one of the world’s most magical regions while enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime Sea to Ski adventure.
