Sigurður Jónsson

Skipper Sigurður is a Yachtmaster and Naval Architect. He has been sailing, designing and building boats of different shapes and sizes. Was climbing and skiing from very young age in the mountains around Isafjordur and other areas in Iceland. Sailing and kayaking in local waters. Mate on a yacht operating from Ushuaia to Antarctica. Various work and play in the US: canoe guide and winter camping instructor in Ely, Minnesota, work with sailing/diving outfitter in the Florida Keys, AFF skydiving course in DeLand Florida. Alpine Mountaineering course at ISM in Leysin Switzerland. Climbing in the Alps including Monte Rosa, Mont Blanc, Mont Blanc du Tacul and more. Lived in Denmark for four years and Newfoundland for another four years, skied in various locations in British Columbia, Quebec, Vermont and Newfoundland. Sailed on a container ship on route between Germany and Japan. Various fishing trips on trawlers in Iceland, Newfoundland, Labrador and Alaska.

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It´s a fantastic boat – super food – lots of fun – very professional

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- Ian, England

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We had a great trip. The company was outstanding, the food was excellent and each night we arrived to the comfort of the boat exhausted. Thanks so much for the fun and adventure.
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- Rolf, USA...

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Amazing adventure with two fantastic explorers. Memories are so important and I will never forget this trip.

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- Paolo, USA

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Welcome to the website for Borea Adventures, Iceland, your number one stop for Arctic adventures in high latitudes. We provide great adventures and expeditions in Iceland, Greenland, East Greenland, Jan Mayen and Svalbard (Spitzbergen), mainly using our spacious yacht, the Aurora. Our philosophy is to make our trips as silent as possible where we minimize the use of motorized power and encourage physical activities, whether sea kayaking, climbing, sailing, walking and hiking, wildlife, ski touring and backcountry skiing for beginners, experts and people of all ages. The North Atlantic is our playground and we offer scheduled trips for individuals and groups as well as customized itineraries and charter for groups. We travel in harmony with the wildlife of the area: Arctic Foxes, Birds, Seals, Whales and Polar Bears. Aurora is a sturdy expedition yacht and was raced four times around the globe as part of the Clipper Round the World yacht race under the ownership of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. She gives us a great opportunity to provide Arctic adventures in areas that are hard to reach otherwise. We call her our floating basecamp. Our name is derived from Greek mythology where Boreas was the god of the north wind. Aurora on the other hand was the Roman rosy-fingered goddess of dawn. Aurora Borealis is a name for the Northern lights which are common in our area. As we humans have proven through the decades, names can be hard to remember. Especially if a bit of alcohol gets passed around the galley too many times! You might spell our name Boreal Adventures, Borial Adventures, Borea Adventrues and Borealis Adventures. Thank you for visiting Borea Adventures.