Arctic Norwegian Expedition: Sailing trip Antwerp - Bergen (Norway) Inspire

Our programme during this trip

Embarkation

T/S Saeftinghe is moored in the Kattendijkdok in Antwerp or Mercatormarina in Ostend, you will receive the concrete departure location a few days before departure.

The time of embarkation depends partly on our berth.

• If we are moored in Antwerp, we will probably embark on Saturday. We depend on the turning times of Kattendijk lock. These are not yet known for 2025.
• If we are moored in Ostend, we can embark on Friday evening 28/02/2025 from 19:00 h.

Programme

This trip starts from Antwerp or Ostend and takes us to the beautiful coast of Norway. Depending on the weather conditions, we will initially sail non-stop to reach the Norwegian coast in a comfortable but efficient way. Once we reach the coast, we will continue sailing mainly in day trips towards Bergen.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation is scheduled for Saturday morning 15/03/2025 in the region of Bergen, Norway

For whom is this trip suitable?

With our voyages, we aim to introduce beginners to sailing and the ocean on the one hand, and experienced sailors who want to do something different on the other. But of course, not every trip is the same... That's why we distinguish between heaviness and effort. That way you have an idea of what you can, should and should expect.

This trip has 3 icebergs

This trip includes longer crossings of 2 days and possibly more. Trips characterised by 3 icebergs are only suitable for boarders who have done a 1 or 2 iceberg trip before or can demonstrate experience. There is a real chance of ending up in less comfortable conditions here. However, this kind of trip is always a unique and beautiful achievement.

This trip is full board

What is included in Full Board?

• Welcome on board
• Accommodation on board based on 2 persons per room. A room consists of 2 single beds (bunk beds) with shared washroom.
• Breakfast, Light lunch, Dinner
• Water, coffee and tea à volonté
• Performance captain and one crew member
• Use of safety equipment
• Use of the ship for the purposes described in the programme (mooring fees, fuel costs, maintenance, insurance,...)
• Bed and bath linen

What are the extras?

• Travel and accommodation costs other than on board
• Transfers from or to the port of arrival or the port of departure
• Excursions if not mentioned in the programme
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
• Communication costs
• Appropriate clothing and footwear
• Costs for excursions, restaurant,... if not specifically mentioned in the programme.

You can find all the details around the full-board concept here.

Would you like to join one of our out-of-the-ordinary sailing trips?

We will fill our website with more information in the coming weeks.

For some tours, registrations via the website will open after 19/10/2025, after our event Saeftinghe in't Groen. After that date, you can easily register via our website.

Do you already have questions, want more information or want to pre-register?

Then feel free to contact us at info@arruno-exploration.be or drop by Saeftinghe in't Groen on 19/10/2025.

We will be happy to help you!