Rosendal and the Hardangerfjord seen from the mountainside above
01 · Day Charter · 7–8 hours · Hardangerfjord · south

Rosendal

The Day
Duration
7–8 hours
Guests
Up to 10
From
$10,000
Region
Hardangerfjord · south

South down Bjørnafjord, then east into the calm reach at Rosendal — the Barony estate above the village, an unhurried lunch at the quay, and the return in the long evening light.

The harbour at Rosendal, mountains rising behind the masts
The Rhythm

The shape of the day.

The Barony Rosendal manor and its rose garden beneath the mountains
  1. 01
    Departure · Bryggen

    Board at the Hanseatic quay in Bergen. Coffee on the aft deck as we clear Byfjorden and head south down Bjørnafjord.

  2. 02
    Arrival · Rosendal

    Alongside at the village quay. A few quiet minutes on deck before lunch — the reach at Rosendal is one of the calmest waters on the coast.

  3. 03
    Lunch on board

    A Vestland spread laid on the aft deck at the quay — cold plates and warm dishes, buffet-style, help yourself. Upgrade to the Fjellskaal seafood box on request.

  4. 04
    Ashore · the Barony

    A short walk up to the Rosendal Barony estate and its garden — the oldest in Norway, still tended by hand — with your guide. Guests who prefer not to walk are met at the quay by a private driver who takes you up the hill and back.

  5. 05
    Return passage

    West out of Hardanger, then north into Bjørnafjord. Optional swim stop at Halsnøy in season.

  6. 06
    Arrival · Bergen

    Alongside at Bryggen. The evening is yours.

The Yacht

Every charter sails aboard the M/Y Princess 72 — flybridge, aft deck, and four cabins for daytime rest.

See the yacht
The M/Y Princess 72 in a Norwegian fjord
The aft deck at anchor
The saloon
On deck aboard the Princess 72
Included

A single price.
No surprises.

Fuel, lunch, and a personal guide are included in the fixed price. The specifics below are shaped to the Rosendal route.

Standard on every day charter
  • Private sole-party charter — the yacht is yours for the day
  • Captain and crew
  • Fuel and all taxes included in the fixed price
  • Coffee, tea, still and sparkling water, soft drinks
  • WiFi on board
  • Full use of the yacht — flybridge, aft deck, four cabins for daytime rest
Specific to Rosendal
  • Lunch on board at the Rosendal quay
  • Guided walk to the Rosendal Barony estate and its garden
  • Private driver to the Barony for guests who prefer not to walk
  • Optional swim stop at Halsnøy in season
Not included
  • Wine and spirits — charged by consumption
  • Crew gratuities — at your discretion
  • Transfers to and from Bryggen
The Fjellskaal seafood box — a premium Vestland selection
Premium lunch upgrade

Fjellskaal seafood box

Trade the standard lunch spread for the Fjellskaal seafood box — a signature Vestland selection prepared by our house purveyor. Hand-picked shellfish, langoustines, cured salmon and cold sides, arriving at the quay ready to lay out on the aft deck.

+ $95 per person Add to your charter
Guest Words

“Quiet, precise, and the guide made the day. We did not expect the Barony to be quite so still.”

— Sarah, United Kingdom

“We’ve done Norway three times. This was the first that felt like ours.”

— David, United States
Particulars

The practical
side of the day.

Weather
The captain decides on safety. A charter cancelled by us for weather is fully refunded, or rebooked to the season of your choice at no additional cost.
Cancellation
Cancellations thirty or more days before departure are refunded in full less deposit. Within thirty days, we hold the deposit against a rescheduled date at your convenience.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome. We keep a small selection of life vests aboard sized from age three, and adjust the day’s rhythm around younger guests.
Dietary requirements
Share allergies, preferences and celebrations at time of booking. Our galley works with them — including for the Fjellskaal seafood-box upgrade.
Adjusting the route
The rhythm is set, but the details are not. Tell us at booking or on the day itself — the captain and guide adjust to weather, tide, and mood.
Departure
Departures leave Bryggen between 08:00 and 10:00 by arrangement.
Enquire

How booking works.

  1. 01

    Send your enquiry — dates, party size, anything we should know.

  2. 02

    We reply within 24 hours and hold your date.

  3. 03

    Confirm with a deposit. The rest is ours to arrange.

Investment

From $10,000
Per charter · up to 10 guests · fuel included

Per charter, up to 10 guests. Wine and spirits by consumption.

Begin a Conversation

Enquire about
the Rosendal day.

Tell us a little about what you have in mind. We'll take it from there — with a response within twenty-four hours. Prefer to talk? Call us on +47 979 21 000.

We'd be glad to hear from you.