Work As A Skipper In The Arctic
We are looking for talented skippers to join our teamGot what it takes? Apply for the job as a skipper in the Arctic - We are expanding and looking for one more talented skipper to join our team in the Arctic. Whale watching, fishing and sailing for a living? Yes it’s possible
About Pukka Travels
We are working on becoming more environmentally friendly everyday
Mother nature is our number one girl, and we are trying to pave the way on environmentally friendly travel in the Arctic. In order to do this, we are working on becoming better and better every day. Read more about our Eco Lighthouse Certification Here. Being part of the Pukka Travels team also means caring for the environment, and working towards making our organization “greener” than the Northern Lights!
Arctic Experts Here to Help
Our team may come from all over the world, but we all call the Arctic our home, and have taken the time to explore our backyard together. We are here to help our guests plan the best trip possible. Being a guide means sharing this experience with our guests, we are here to do everything in order to make their trip to the Arctic a trip to remember forever!
Here to help, 7 Days Per Week
Our support team is available to help plan a dream trip 7 days per week. We are here to help! Read more about our what services we provide here
The Pukka Philosophy
Some reviews from our Pukka Travelers


WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM RYA SKIPPERS WITH IMO-60 SAFETY COURSES
If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to combine your talents as a skipper with the ability to do what you love everyday - this could be something for you!
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
To work commercially in Norway you need a minimum of D5L or D5.
IF YOU ARE A RYA YACHTMASTER SKIPPER, WE HOST A COURSE IN ENGLISH 27 SEPTEMBER -8 OCTOBER TO RECEIVE YOUR NORWEGIAN LICENS!
You also need to the following courses/certifications:
- IMO 50(60) STCW 95 Basic Safety
- Crowd & Crisis Management
- Medical assessment from a maritime doctor
- VHF cert
WORKING AS A SKIPPER
Being a skipper is a job that requires a range of qualifications and experience. You are responsible both for the safety of the passengers, the navigation of the yacht and the experience we provide our clients here in the north.
BE OUT IN NATURE
Every day, we take our guests out to watch whales, catch a big fish or experience the Northern Lights. We believe that you have a passion for being out in nature and enjoy showing the best of Norway to our international visitors.
IT’S THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD?
We operate out of Tromso harbour and our fleet is located in the center of town, only minutes walk from the main hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. We profile our company to be in the highest quality operator, and we make sure to have the best yachts in the market and build a strong team of enthusiasts to deliver our products.
OUR SEASONS
Our high seasons are both Summer & Winter. Summer is between June and September and winter between November and February. However it can be possible to join us full time sailing in the Arctic 12 months in the year. You can ask our team about this in the application process.


RYA - SKIPPERS
NORWAY DO NOT YET RECOGNISE THE RYA LICENS FOR COMMERCIAL WORK.
27 SEPTEMBER -8 OCTOBER WE ORGANISE A COURSE FOR EUROPEAN SKIPPERS TO RECEIVE THEIR NORWEGIAN LICENSES. THE COURSE IS ABOUT EUR 2000, RUNS FOR 10 DAYS, AND CAN BE PAID OF VIA YOUR SALARY THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
























