Ski & Sail
Lyngen
Access ski lines that can only be reached by boat, and experience sweeping alpine views on this week-long expedition in the renowned Lyngen Alps.
Live on board our 65 feet sailing ship Ylva, a comfortable home at sea designed for adventure. Our crew makes sure you are safely transported between destinations, and provide you with nourishing meals each day.
Help out sailing if you like, and catch some fish as we go.
Ski & Sail
Lyngen
Access ski lines that can only be reached by boat, and experience sweeping alpine views on this week-long expedition in the renowned Lyngen Alps.
Live on board our 65 feet sailing ship Ylva, a comfortable home at sea designed for adventure. Our crew makes sure you are safely transported between destinations, and provide you with nourishing meals each day.
Help out sailing if you like, and catch some fish as we go.
It is no wonder Lyngen has become so popular among ski tourers. Here, you find sharp peaks rising straight from the sea - a unique setting of technically challenging slopes paired with breathtaking views of mountains, fjords and islands. A true sea-to-summit experience.
With more than 50 peaks rising above 1,300 metres, the Lyngen Alps features everything from highly demanding lines to more accessible terrain. This makes Lyngen a destination for skiers of varying ambitions. As the most prominent mountain range in Northern Norway, Lyngen continues to attract skiers from around the world. Its coastal location often brings new snowfall, creating good conditions across much of the season.
It makes sense to travel by boat while exploring Lyngen. Traveling by sea gives access to ski lines that can only be reached from the water. With the sailing ship Ylva as your base, we move efficiently along the coast and bring guests ashore by dinghy, allowing for a direct start to each ascent. With logistics taken care of, the focus stays on the day and the skiing. After the tour, the ship offers a warm and comfortable place to relax, including a wood-fired hot tub on deck.
Lyngen offers exceptional variety and draws skiers from around the world, yet it remains a destination that requires commitment and access. That balance is part of what defines the experience.
Welcome on board our Ski & Sail expedition.
Available tours 2026
Life on board Ylva
A selection of cabin options
Our two rear cabins (nos. 3 and 4) both have double beds and generous storage space. Waking in the morning to the view of the sea is unforgettable.
Comfort for everyone
All cabins have private bathrooms and heads (one share with the guide cabin). Warm duvets, blankets, towels and toiletry is provided.
Nature provides
We are proud of our Norwegian food culture, and the abundance that nature provides in the sea.
Our guests will at the very least enjoy the bounty with us through our menu composed with love. If we are lucky, we may even catch our own dinner, and you can learn how to cook the Norwegian way.
Be a part of the crew
On board our experienced captain and mate will ensure safety and comfort for all, while allowing our guest the opportunity to take part and learn our love for sailing and and our arctic waters.
Nice to know
Here are some common questions from our guests.
We provide a full board to all our guests on Ylva, and it is our goal that your experience with us is one of warmth and comfort.
We serve 3 delicious meals each day; Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Usually, lunch is taken on the slopes, and we provide options to pack and bring your own from the boat in cooperation with the guide. There is always snacks and fruits available should you feel the need for more energy. Coffee, tea, juice and milk is complementary. Beer and wine is for sale on board.
Your bunk is equipped with comfortable linen and a warm down duvet. There are towels and soaps for your use in your bathroom.
Sailing in the Arctic can be cold and windy in winter. However, Ylva is a large boat, and only rarely will there be much sea spray over deck. Your skiing gear - goretex trousers and jackets, with proper woolen layers as well as mid-layers underneath, will usually be sufficient.
However, Ylva has an indoor steering house, so going on deck to work the sails is only done during manouvers and sail changes, and assisting the crew in these phases is a voluntary experience.
Tromsø Airport (TOS) has direct routes from may European hubs. There a several flights from Oslo (OSL), Norways capital, every day.
When you arrive, taking the bus or a taxi from the airport to the downtown central harbor takes only 20 minutes.
Please respect the check-in time, as the crew needs to ready the boat from the last tour. However, should you arrive early we can arrange to store your luggage while you tour Tromsø.
You will receive more detailed information after you book your tour.
Yes, each cabin has a private shower and toilet, except one of the forward cabins (nr. 2) that shares these with the guides. Towels and toiletries are provided.
We provide protected storage for all skis in large crates on deck. Ski boots are kept in a locker behind the steering house, to save space inside. All your equipment is safe from sea spray and other sources of dirt.
Indeed there is!
We fill it up with sea water and heat it with a wood-burning stove. Our goal is to fire it up at least a couple of times each trip. The stove can comfortably hold six people, but a couple more can fit between good friends.
On a boat, we strongly recommend that you pack in soft bags that can be rolled up and stowed away. A suitcase would pose a problem to store in your cabin.
As you are a skiier, you are probably well aware of how to dress in winter conditions. Just make sure you keep in mind that the wind in Norway can be strong, adding to the other challenges of low temperatures and humidity.