Boreal Adventure Sailing

What Boreal Adventure Sailing does

Boreal Adventure Sailing AG is a privately held Swiss company (domiciled in Zug) that operates small-group Arctic sailing expeditions in Norway, Svalbard, Greenland, and between France and the high Arctic. Founded by professional skippers Lionel Lemonchois and Gildas Morvan, the company runs a fleet of three aluminum exploration sloops — the 22-meter Varuna and 21-meter Intrepido, both built by the GARCIA shipyard, and the 16-meter Finot-designed Cigale 16 Kéraban Le Têtu — all maintained to World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards and certified for commercial passenger transport. Capacity is deliberately capped at 4–6 guests per voyage to support personalized guiding and flexible landings.

The commercial offering spans five activity products: Sail & Ski (ski-mountaineering with IFMGA-certified guides in the Lyngen Alps and Svalbard), Sail & Explore (Arctic wildlife and fjord exploration in Svalbard and East Greenland), Offshore Sailing (multi-leg ocean passages between France, Norway, Svalbard, and Greenland for skill development), Sail & Kayak (fjord kayaking among glaciers and icebergs), and Bespoke Voyage (privatized custom itineraries). Pricing is per person in double-berth cabins, ranging from €1,800 (5-day Norway–Svalbard crossing) to €6,500 (10-day Greenland Sail & Explore), with a 35% / 35% / 30% staged payment schedule and optional single-cabin surcharges and equipment rentals.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: a multi-language website (English, French, German), Instagram, and email/phone inquiry, with no travel-agency intermediaries. The company handles booking, payment, and customer communication internally from its Zug headquarters, and is accepting reservations through its published 2026–2027 calendar. No external funding has been disclosed and the business remains founder-owned.

Name

Boreal Adventure Sailing

Legal name

Boreal Adventure Sailing AG

Website

https://borealadventuresailing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boreal Adventure Sailing AG is a Swiss, founder-owned operator of small-group Arctic sailing expeditions (max 4–6 guests) in Norway, Svalbard, and Greenland, running three GARCIA-built aluminum sloops and offering ski mountaineering, sailing passages, kayaking, and wildlife exploration trips directly to affluent international consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Cruises & Small-Ship Nature Cruises (Expedition Cruising) (THAAAEAK), Cruise + Ski/Mountain Extension Packages (THAEAHAH)

Keywords

• Arctic sailing expeditions
• Adventure travel services
• Ski mountaineering tours
• Polar expedition cruises
• Expedition yacht charters

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Arctic Sailing Expedition Packages: All-inclusive expedition packages sold per person (based on double occupancy) covering stay onboard, professional skipper, first mate, professional guide (except offshore sailing), safety equipment, shore landings, bedding, all meals/snacks/beverages, fuel and port dues. Prices range from €1,800 to €6,500 depending on trip duration and destination. Additional revenue from equipment rental (avalanche safety gear, ski equipment, etc.).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Boreal Adventure Sailing AG sells all-inclusive Arctic sailing expedition packages for individuals and small groups (maximum 6 guests) aboard three purpose-built aluminum exploration sailboats. The core offering combines ocean sailing passages to remote high-latitude regions (Norway, Svalbard, Greenland) with guided outdoor activities including ski mountaineering, wildlife observation, kayaking, hiking, and mountaineering, led by professional skippers and IFMGA-certified mountain guides.

Product overview

Boreal Adventure Sailing is an Arctic expedition company offering adventure travel experiences combining sailing with outdoor activities in remote high-latitude regions. The core offering consists of five activity products: Sail & Ski (ski-mountaineering), Sail & Explore (Arctic exploration), Offshore Sailing (long-distance passages), Sail & Kayak (kayak expeditions), and Bespoke Voyage (custom private voyages). The company operates a fleet of three aluminum exploration sailboats — Varuna (22m), Intrepido (21m), and Kéraban Le Têtu/Cigale 16 (16m) — built by GARCIA shipyard and designed for unlimited-range high-latitude operations. All vessels are maintained to World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards and are certified for commercial passenger transport, accommodating up to 6 guests per voyage with IFMGA-certified mountain guides and world-class professional skippers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sail & Ski Combined ski mountaineering and sailing expeditions in remote Arctic regions including the Lyngen Alps of Norway (8 days/6 ski days, €4,600) and Svalbard (8 days/6 ski days, €5,400), guided by IFMGA-certified professional mountain guides. Offered during March-May (Lyngen Alps) and May-June (Svalbard) seasons for advanced skiers seeking backcountry off-piste skiing above the Arctic Circle.
• Sail & Explore Arctic exploration voyages to Svalbard (10 days, €6,000) and Greenland (10 days, €6,500), offering wildlife observation, hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, and immersive nature experiences in remote fjord systems and ice landscapes inaccessible by conventional tourism. Includes activities such as kayaking, animal watching, photo workshops, and ice snorkeling in regions home to polar bears and Arctic wildlife.
• Offshore Sailing Long-distance oceanic passages with professional skippers teaching navigation, boat preparation, and seamanship skills across multiple challenging routes: France to Norway (15-20 days, €3,000), Norway to Svalbard (5 days, €1,800), Svalbard to Greenland (10 days, €3,000), Greenland to France (15 days, €3,000), Lofoten Northern Lights fjords (15 days, €3,000), and Norway to France (12 days, €3,000). Limited to 4-5 guests for skill development focus.
• Sail & Kayak Arctic kayaking expeditions combining silent sailing through Svalbard and Greenland fjords with expert-guided kayaking along glaciers and among icebergs, enabling guests to access remote coastal environments that are otherwise inaccessible. Designed for adventure travelers seeking immersive water-based exploration of polar fjord systems.
• Bespoke Voyage Customized private Arctic voyages allowing clients to privatize a vessel and adapt routes and onshore activities, including kayaking, animal watching, photo workshops, ice snorkeling, and snowshoeing. Custom pricing based on requirements with €2,000 cancellation fee structure. Designed for corporate retreats, private groups, and individuals seeking fully tailored Arctic experiences.
• Varuna (22m GARCIA Exploration Sloop) 22-meter (73 feet) GARCIA shipyard-built exploration aluminum sloop designed for unlimited range passages and high-latitude activities, equipped to World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards and certified for commercial passenger transport. Features bespoke wooden interiors with four double-berth cabins, each with en-suite heads and showers and individual controlled heating, lighting, and power supply. Skippered by co-founder Lionel Lemonchois.
• Intrepido (21m GARCIA Exploration Sloop) 21-meter (69 feet) GARCIA shipyard-built one-off exploration aluminum sloop, designed for high-latitude expeditions and thoroughly equipped for remote Arctic activities. Maintained to World Sailing Category 1 standards and certified for commercial passenger transport. Skippered by permanent Captain Alex Jara with up to 6 guests per voyage.
• Kéraban Le Têtu (Cigale 16) 16-meter (55 feet) Jean-Marie Finot-designed ultra-light displacement aluminum sloop, combining light displacement (11 tons) with Open 60-inspired lines for performance. The last unit produced of the Cigale 16 design, equipped for Arctic expedition operations and certified for commercial passenger transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 6 guests per voyage ensures personalized attention and flexibility in activity planning
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/boreal_adventure_sailing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boreal-adventure-sailing-ag

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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