Balto
Ship overview:
Refurbished in 2025, Balto blends relaxed luxury with rugged polar capabilities. Built for Baltic ice conditions and now thoughtfully converted into a high-end expedition yacht, it carries just 12 guests in exceptional comfort. The small size and elegant finish make this vessel ideal for intimate, off-the-beaten-path exploration in the Arctic.
From $11,690
Prices based on two people sharing12 passengers
Constructed in 1975
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Swoop says
Like its namesake, Balto – the lead sled dog who helped deliver life-saving medicine to Alaska during the 1925 Nome serum run – this ship is built for bold journeys through remote wilderness. It combines the spirit of adventure with comfort and style.
Nardus Erasmus Polar Consultant
Why we like Balto
- Strong, safe and capable ship originally built to Baltic ice-class standards
- Just 12 guests on board means highly flexible itineraries and a personalised experience
- The onboard sauna is perfect for warming up after chilly landings and zodiac cruises
- Several viewing decks, both open and semi-enclosed for catching sight of Arctic wildlife
- Classic interiors feature warm wood panelling, brass fittings and a cosy saloon
- Spacious accommodations include a 323 ft² (30 m²) Owner’s Cabin with six windows
- Significantly smaller environmental footprint than larger vessels
- Spend extended time ashore each day. Typically 7 to 8 hours across two excursions – over double what you can expect on a larger ship
Voyages aboard Balto
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Focused on East Greenland’s Ammassalik region, specifically the incredible ice-choked Sermilik Fjord, this trip offers the best of this entire coastline in microcosm. Travelling slowly in a rarely visited area, maximising time off ship to hike and explore the tundra,…
- 10 Days
- $11,840
The Disko Bay to Uummannaq coastline arguably encapsulates the best of West Greenland. Travelling slowly, maximising time off ship as much as possible, and benefitting from a maximum of only 12 guests, this trip gets under the skin of this…
- 10 Days
- $12,390
Threading southwards by small ship from Ilulissat’s mighty icefjord and down Greenland’s stunning west coast to finish in a former Viking stronghold, this is a dazzlingly varied voyage of towering ice, rich Inuit culture and fascinating Norse history. Sailing alongside…
- 12 Days
- $11,690
This is a rare chance to explore Greenland’s little-travelled southeastern coastline. From the rich Viking heritage in the south to the ice-choked waters and pretty Inuit communities further north, highlights include the spectacular Prince Christian Sound and the iceberg-strewn Sermilik…
- 11 Days
- $12,880
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