Ten nights under sail aboard S/Y Further Beyond, from Ålesund to Bergen. Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters, the puffin cliffs of Runde, the glaciers above Nordfjord, and the long reach of the Sognefjord.
This is the heart of the Norwegian fjords, run end to end under sail. Further Beyond boards at Ålesund, the art-nouveau town rebuilt in stone after the fire of 1904, and turns inland toward Geirangerfjord in the long light of a Norwegian July.
From there the route works south through the greatest of the western fjords. The Seven Sisters waterfalls of the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. The half-million seabirds of Runde. The glaciers and green valleys above Nordfjord. The medieval stone church on Kinn. The long, deep reach of the Sognefjord at Balestrand. And the final passage down to Bergen.
Further Beyond is a Swan 98 by Nautor Swan, launched in 2026 to a German Frers design, with a carbon hull and an interior by Misa Poggi. Her tender opens up the fjords and shoreline: beneath the waterfalls, into the side-arms, and ashore for the hikes and the villages. Eight guests. Four crew. A dedicated expedition leader.
Board Further Beyond at Ålesund, the coastal town rebuilt in art-nouveau stone after the fire of 1904, with a historic centre of shops and restaurants. There is time to explore the town before the first evening under way.
Guests may dine ashore, or the yacht can depart for a two-hour sail and take the first dinner aboard in a quiet anchorage.
Spend the day on the water cruising through Geirangerfjord, the most famous of the Norwegian fjords and the first to become UNESCO-protected. The mountains rise straight from the waterline, 1,000 to 1,500 metres on both sides. Landings are not easy here, but there are small villages to visit.
Tender-cruising the Seven Sisters waterfalls on the approach to Geiranger is excellent. The yacht anchors outside Geiranger for the night.
A beautiful morning cruise back out through Geirangerfjord, then the day at Sylte in the Valldal valley. This is a mecca for outdoor pursuits of every kind, and a bit of a hidden gem: a large range of options without heavy tourist traffic.
In the evening, a passage out to the island of Runde.
Runde is a small island on Norway's west coast, famous for its dramatic cliffs, rich birdlife and beautiful hiking trails. It is often called Norway's bird island, home to one of the country's largest seabird colonies.
Every spring and summer, more than 500,000 seabirds nest on Runde, including thousands of colourful Atlantic puffin. After the day at Runde, Further Beyond sails between the islands toward an overnight anchorage in Nordfjord.
Explore one of the longest and most beautiful fjords in western Norway, surrounded by towering mountains, green valleys, glaciers and waterfalls. The day is kept flexible for exploration.
At the very end of the fjord lies the town of Loen, the destination for the evening and the night.
Loen offers many outdoor options. The signature is the famous Via Ferrata Loen, which climbs high above the fjord and can be booked with a private guide.
In the evening, a passage to an anchorage at Davik.
Kinn is a small island just off the coast of Florø, with a beautiful landscape and rich history. The medieval Kinn Church, built around the mid-12th century, is one of Norway's oldest stone churches.
After time ashore on Kinn, the yacht continues to an overnight anchorage in the Rutledal islands.
Explore Dalsfjord by tender and the major waterfalls in the area, with good hiking and boating options, and remarkable fjord scenery anywhere you go in the Sognefjord.
Balestrand is one of the lesser-visited towns inside the giant Sognefjord and a great spot, easily explored on foot. The yacht stays here overnight.
For those with a full day to spend, there is an option for a challenging but amazing hike: Mount Keipen, with 1,500 metres of elevation and 12 to 14 kilometres depending on the route, often seven to nine hours. The reward is a wide view over the fjords and glaciers.
In the evening, a passage to an anchorage at Nesholmen.
A day of sailing and cruising toward Bergen. Choose to make expedition stops along the route, or pause at Askøy before the final approach.
Further Beyond arrives at Bergen in the evening, the historic gateway to the fjords.
Bid farewell to Further Beyond in Bergen this morning.
Bergen is one of the best-connected cities in Norway, with easy onward travel.
Approximate route only, final routing is subject to weather, sea and ice conditions, and local guidance.
A Swan 98 by Nautor Swan, launched in 2026 to a design by German Frers, with a carbon-fibre hull and superstructure and a teak deck. Four cabins for eight guests, with four professional crew. One of five 98-model yachts built by the Finnish yard.
Interiors are by Misa Poggi. Quick and quiet under sail, she carries a tender that opens up the fjords and the shoreline: beneath the waterfalls, into the side-arms, and ashore for the hikes and the villages.
Jamie is a research biologist, expedition leader and guide with a background in marine zoology. He honed his trade and his love for seabirds and seals in and around the British Isles before moving overseas. Most recently he spent several years, including two winters, working for the British Antarctic Survey on South Georgia, running a station and leading research on seals, seabirds and fisheries, much of it focused on long-term datasets and on modernising older research techniques. He has also spent research stints on the Galapagos Islands, in French Polynesia, the Bahamas and Brazil.
Since 2016, much of his work in the expedition industry has been for National Geographic, as a wildlife expert, photo instructor and expedition leader from pole to pole and through the tropics of the Pacific. He enjoys researching new science and developing lectures for new itineraries, often on technology and wildlife conservation.
Summer temperatures along the Norwegian coastline typically range from the upper 40s°F (9°C) to 60°F (15°C), though a single day can swing from the 40s°F (9°C) to 77°F (25°C). This is a marine climate, rain and fog are as likely as bright, sunny days. For landings, dress in layers so you can adjust your insulation as conditions change.
Dress on board is practical: clothes to wear on landings, casual clothes for the vessel, a jacket for the deck, and something a little nicer for dinner if you choose.
Binoculars are essential for distant wildlife and birds, you will use them a lot, so invest in a quality pair. A magnification of 10 or 12 is about as much as most people can hold steady by hand; 8×42 or 10×42 are popular, well-balanced choices. Image-stabilised models are excellent.
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We look forward to welcoming you aboard S/Y Further Beyond.
Norway's Western Fjords · 10–20 July 2026
