AVENTURE MARITIME
Advantages of our sailboat
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Authentic polar expedition vessel
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Access to remote areas
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Flexible itineraries
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Small group, intimate experience
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High autonomy for polar voyages
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Comfort on board
Technical specifications
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Hull length 53'
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Double-hulled, ice-strengthened wooden hull, storm rigging
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Ketch rigged with a large gaff mast and Marconi mizzen sail
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235 hp MAN engine
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Auxiliary generator
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Crow's nest at the masthead
Navigation and security
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Designed for extreme conditions
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Complete safety equipment
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Radio & satellite communication
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Survival suits
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Offshore first aid kit and medical supplies
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Watermaker
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Central heating
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Bulls and lifelines
copyright Ragnar Thorseth
Origin of the ship
Built in Norway in 1952, the Havella is a traditional sailing vessel, constructed of solid wood, designed to navigate in demanding maritime conditions, modeled after the Norwegian lifeboats of the 1930s.
A Ship Dedicated to Expeditions
From its earliest days, the Havella has been used for scientific and maritime expeditions, particularly in polar regions. A gallery dedicated to it is located at the Ishavsmuseet Polar Maritime Museum in Brandal.
A History Linked to Polar Exploration
The Havella notably sailed with the Norwegian explorer Ragnar Thorseth, known for his expeditions in the Arctic regions. In 1987, Ragnar Thorseth spent the winter with his family aboard the vessel, locked in the Svalbard ice pack.
Today, with Aventure Maritime, the Havella continues this tradition of exploration by offering unique experiences in the heart of the Arctic landscapes.
Comfort and life aboard Havella
Havella combines a spirit of exploration with onboard comfort: a spacious, sheltered deck allows for the safe transport of kayaks and scientific equipment. Once aboard, after enjoying the deck and the convivial lounge, you'll discover inviting spaces for relaxation, including a games room and comfortable cabins.
Every journey has a story...
and the story of the Havella deserves to be told. Before embarking, take a moment to explore its past and the stories that have shaped its journey.
Memories of Havella:
Familien i isødet : en vinter i Kongsfjorden på Svalbard. Ragnar Thorseth 1989
Svalbard - 1964, à partir de la min58
"Haakons Hosentaschen", Film allemand, 1965
Hohe Breitengrade de Alfred Andersch, Livre allemand, 1969
Svalbard people with Erik Bye in Ny-Ålesund, 1964
Article chasse à l'ours p287, 1955
and a more recent story:
L'attaque du Buzzard, 2025, crédit à Enak Gavaggio
Havella, a truly polar yacht
Havella, is a Norwegian boat specially built in 1952, to offer exceptional polar cruises and scientific expeditions in Svalbard. Built of solid wood, it was designed following the model of the Norwegian lifeboats of the 1930s.
In 1987, Ragnar Thorseth, a Norwegian adventurer, and his family wintered onboard Havella in the ice floe of Svalbard.
At the polar maritime museum Ishavsmuseet in Brandal, a gallery is dedicated to Havella.
Hull length 53'.
Double hull reinforced for ice, storm rigging, and great autonomy for polar sailing.
Onboard Havella:
central heating, deck saloon with panoramic view, spacious mess with polar library.
Three double guest cabins, two of which have its private washbasin. Personal closets.
Bathroom with shower and toilet only for guests.
Sheets, duvets and towels provided.
As an option in the saloon, a long single seatee can be converted into two comfortable single berths, isolated by a curtain.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher.
Homemade meals cooked onboard.
Large main deck protected by the bulwarks to store large equipment, such as kayaks, mountain bikes...
Bulwarks and high stanchions with heavy guard lines to protect the guest, especially children on deck.
Up to date safety equipment including radio, satellite gears and survival suits.
Souvenirs onboard Havella:
Familien i isødet : en vinter i Kongsfjorden på Svalbard. Ragnar Thorseth 1989
"Haakons Hosentaschen", German Film, 1965
Hohe Breitengrade de Alfred Andersch, German book, 1969.
Svalbard people with Erik Bye in Ny-Ålesund, 1964
Newspaper article Polarbear hunting p287, 1955
copyright Ragnar Thorseth
