Passage Stats
5 Available
Price: $5,700
Note: 5% discount on all passages paid by wire transfer.
Distance: 450 Nautical Miles
Total Days: 9
Start Port: Bergen, Norway
End Port: Stornoway, Scotland (Hebredies)
SYNOPSIS
Bergen is probably the coolest harbour in the world. Stornoway is probably the one with the coolest name. Join this trip to experience them both, and have the adventure of a lifetime in between! A classic Viking passage across the badass North Sea, followed by the gorgeous Islands north of Scotland, and then through the Hebrides. If time and weather allows, we might stop over on some of these.
Typical Weather Pattern
Prevailing winds are likely to be southwesterly to westerly, 15–25 knots, with a moderate chance of stronger gusts in offshore segments; nearshore winds may be lighter and more variable. Seas offshore are expected to be moderate, 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft), with a chance of rougher conditions in exposed areas, while nearshore waters should remain below 1.5 m (5 ft). Sea surface temperatures are anticipated to range from 12–15°C (54–59°F), with air temperatures trending cool, 13–17°C (55–63°F), and a moderate probability of fog or drizzle, especially near the Norwegian coast. This output is AI-generated, based on publicly available meteorological data and is meant to give a high-level overview of expected conditions. Professional forecasting & consulting with our weather-routing partners WRI will be used during the actual passage.
HOW TO JOIN
To register, click the 'Sign Up' button anywhere on the site. Complete and submit the form indicating ‘2027-7 | ISBJØRN | Bergen - Stornoway’ as your preferred passage.
We’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours to confirm bunk availability, send you the long-form crew application & invoice you the 50% deposit to hold your spot. Balance will be due 60 days prior to the trip start date.
Payments are non-refundable. You'll be asked to agree to our terms & conditions on your application before submitting the deposit. Please read them carefully.
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Join the boat at 13:00 on the passage start date. Crew must depart the boat by 12:00 Noon on the passage end date.
Make sure you eat lunch before joining! We’ll get straight into bunk assignments & briefings once all crew have arrived.
Travel logistics & specific itinerary will be sent in the Passage Newsletter #2 emailed to all crew 2-4 months before passage departure.
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The crew fee for the passage includes everything you need on the boat, plus use of the following:
Helly Hansen 'Inflatable' PFD with integrated harness to use while aboard.
Spinlock Double-tether for moving around on deck to use while aboard.
All meals, snacks and drinks while on the boat.
Sheets, quick-dry towel & a pillow.
Large collection of books onboard, including novels, sailing classics and sailing reference books, in hard copy.
What the price DOESN'T include:
Transportation to and from the boat.
Meals and drinks ashore.
Personal toiletries & clothing.
Foul-weather gear (see packing list for details).
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All miles sailed onboard both boats will count towards your own license mileage requirements. We are happy to provide certificates to this effect for your RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster or other countries’ sea-time requirements.
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We now reserve two spots for women on all of our passages! You will not be ‘alone’ when you sail with 59º North. Learn more here.