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Best destinations for iconic heli-skiing yacht charters

By Katie Scott   1 March 2024

Prepare for high-flying adventures and jaw-dropping scenery on an incredible heli-skiing yacht charter. Ideal for charter guests who thrive on the need for speed and extreme sports, luxury yacht charter vacations featuring heli-skiing are perfect for avid skiers and those who want to marvel at breathtaking sites of natural beauty.

Offering charter guests the ultimate opportunities to test their skills on the slopes, heli-skiing opens a gateway to largely undisturbed snow packs and otherwise unreachable courses down spectacular mountains and rugged terrains. From South America to Greenland and Antarctica, yacht charters to these captivating destinations will bring you and your charter guests up against some of the most exhilarating off-course ski slopes in the world.

Heli-skiing yacht charter destinations

Antartica

Overview of the landscape in Antarctica, glaciers to the right with mountains to the left
Polar bear perched on a mound of snow in Antarctica
A large mound of snow on a rock formation in Antarctica

Home to magical, picture-perfect landscapes and teeming with Antarctic wildlife including penguins, seals, and polar bears, Antarctica yacht charters introduce charter guests to a largely unspoiled terrain sprinkled with some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world.

Laden with alluring icebergs, sparkling glaciers, and impressive mounds of snowpack, heli-skiing is an incredible way to explore this highly rewarding yacht charter destination.

With the best visiting times being between December and February, charter guests looking to book a boat charter around Antarctica will have the opportunity to go whale watching at Gerlache Strait, witness jaw-dropping views at Deception Island in the caldera of an active volcano and the narrow waterway of the Lemaire Channel.

Patagonia

National Park Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
Llamas roaming free in Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine
Natural landmark Marble Caves (Spanish: Cuevas de Marmol ) on General Carrera Lake in Chile, Patagonia, South America.

Presenting a stunning array of untouched peaks and heights ranging from 600 to 800 meters, the Patagonian Andes are an iconic choice for high-flying heli-skiing yacht charters. A true gem of a South America yacht charter, Patagonia allows charter guests to immerse themselves in a breathtaking panorama that will never be forgotten.

As a prime location for heli-skiing, the Patagonian Andes are best in October and November and test fearless charter guests to a range of open bowls, steep couloirs, and captivating mellow glacier runs. A playground that is like no other, private crewed yacht charters in the region can present nothing less than an exceptional yacht charter vacation for all levels of skiing experience. 

South America yacht charter itineraries

The Natural Wonders of the Galapagos (9 days)

Greenland

Overview of a seascape in Greenland, with a small red house on the left and snowy mountains in the background
Huskies and a musher in action in Greenland
Aerial view looking over snowy rock formations in Greenland

Simply breathtaking and awash with beautiful, gleaming ice formations wherever you look, Greenland is becoming increasingly popular with expedition yacht charters in the months of May and June thanks to its abundance of opportunities to try out unique activities and, of course, see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ilulissat Icefjord in person.

A truly captivating landscape to enjoy while heli-skiing, charter guests can embrace a diverse range of terrains that stretch from the highest peaks right down to the water's edge. Offering prime snow conditions, good snowpacks, and other activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, a Greenland yacht charter knows how to entertain throughout the day before charter guests return to the warm and indulgent interiors of their respective private yacht rental.

Diverting your eyes to the sky, Greenland is one of the few charter destinations that offers a hopeful chance to witness the captivating Northern Lights. Although a Northern Europe yacht charter is arguably one of the best ways to secure a viewing of nature's legendary light show, charter guests in Greenland still maintain a good chance to glimpse the display.

British Columbia

A charter guest snowboarding in Bella Coola
Overview of Bella Coola, British Colombia, with a river in the foreground and mountains in the background
A grizzly bear fishing in Bella Coola, British Colombia

With prime visiting times spanning February through to April, British Colombia yacht charters offer glistening alpine glaciers and jaw-dropping fjords in a serene and largely untouched environment.

The beautiful fjords of Bella Coola keep charter guests engaged throughout their heli-skiing experience with a multitude of terrains to navigate including a burnt forest, natural glade skiing, and, of course, the gleaming glaciers.

Boasting enchanting backgrounds for heli-skiing and honeymoon yacht charters, the tranquil Canadian surroundings of Bella Coola provide an exceptional all-round experience for charter guests, with opportunities to see the Great Bear rainforest and its magnificent wildlife including grizzly bears, black-tailed deer, and birds of prey.

Heli-skiing yacht charters

Embarking on such an extravagant voyage to the untouched corners of the world requires an expedition yacht charter with an equally impressive forte for withstanding unforgiving weather conditions and terrains. Constructed with specially designed features like ice-class hulls, these superyacht charters are some examples of the repertoire needed for the ultimate escape to Mother Nature's most testing regions.

LA DATCHA

Charter yacht LA DATCHA at anchor with a water slide attached
Crew onboard charter yacht LA DATCHA launching a Triton submarine
Main salon onboard charter yacht LA DATCHA, spacious lounge area with plush white seating and a large TV screen

An iconic Damen Yachting yacht charter in her own right, charter yacht LA DATCHA is instantly recognizable wherever she cruises and comes prepared for any terrain with her abundant facilities and toys.

Heading off on a globetrotting world tour and boasting not one but two helicopters, this Seaxplorer 77 charter yacht is perfectly equipped for heli-skiing yacht charters, with charter guests also able to dive into the depths of the sea with a Triton personal submarine.

Capable of accommodating up to 12 charter guests in a six-cabin layout, LA DATCHA is equally suitable for both unforgiving and paradisiac environments with spacious exterior decks, great onboard amenities, and a toy garage for sensational active and watersports yacht charters.

La Datcha 77m Damen Yachting 2020 12 Guests 6 Cabins 18 Crew from $630,000 per week + expenses Full Details & Cruising Areas

SURI

Charter yacht SURI underway, surrounded by mountains and glaciers
A helicopter coming in to land on the helipad of charter yacht SURI
Interior seating area with glass panels in the floor onboard charter yacht SURI

A Halter Marine yacht charter with a well-appointed seven-cabin layout, yacht charter SURI was last refitted in 2022 and is ideal for exploring some of the most remote areas of the world. 

Boasting extensive deck spaces, a dedicated fitness center, and an impressive list of toys including five tenders, Jet Skis, a Hobbie Cat sailboat, scuba diving equipment, and towable toys, SURI knows how to entertain her charter guests in all stretches of water.

Also featuring a state-of-the-art cinema and a deck Jacuzzi, the onboard facilities of charter yacht SURI provide an inviting environment suitable for unforgettable family yacht charters

SuRi 63m Halter Marine 1978 12 Guests 7 Cabins 17 Crew from $350,000 per week + expenses Full Details & Cruising Areas

Booking heli-skiing yacht charters

A charter guest skiing down a snowy slope with a helicopter in the sky above

If you're ready for the thrills of adventure, tantalizing heights, and unique experiences of an explorer yacht charter and heli-skiing, find more inspiration by viewing all our related yacht charter destination guides and contact your preferred yacht charter broker for details on availability and yacht rental costs.

Alternatively, find out more about yachts suitable for off-beaten adventures by viewing all expedition yacht charters.

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