About us

ABOUT US

Your adventure starts with Canal Boats Telemark!

We invite you on an amazing adventure to discover Telemark – a region on the southern coast of Norway – aboard an eco-friendly electric yacht.
We charter the world’s first fleet of electric yachts, powered entirely by renewable energy.
The concept we are promoting combines our love for this beautiful region and its natural treasures with a passion for yachting.

Location

Telemark is a unique place where you will experience constantly changing landscapes, from rocky fjord coastlines to the man-made, breathtaking Telemark Canal, set against the backdrop of crystal-clear lakes and dense forests.

Fleet

See how harmony with nature can go hand-in-hand with luxurious comfort.
A quiet, zero-emission boat, fully equipped to a premium standard, will provide the highest level of comfort and unforgettable experiences to share with your loved ones.

Experience

Discover a new quality of yachting aboard an electric pleasure craft in incredible natural surroundings. Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy a holiday on board an electric boat in a region full of hidden gems to explore.

Our Story

What inspired us?

My name is Ernst Terje, and I decided to start Canal Boats Telemark boat charter company in 2020.
The motivation behind the project was to do something new and meaningful in Porsgrunn, the town where I live, and to share one of the most beautiful waterways in the world, which we are lucky to have right on our doorstep .
I was born and raised in Kragerø, where my love for boats and my passion for being on the water began.
As a 16-year-old boy, my friend and I spent the entire summer on a speed boat.
Boating was always a part of life—my family owned a boat, like most Norwegian families—but my passion grew even stronger as I explored it on my own. Fourteen years later, I bought my very first 34 ft boat.
The adventure of a lifetime came later, aboard the Princess V46, at the age of 46, when
I retired.
The first thing I wanted to do was sail all the way from my hometown in Norway to the Mediterranean, using Europe’s canal system.
This incredible journey became the best holiday of my life. I returned with the boat after an unforgettable four years and four months on the water.
Soon after that our concept arose.

OUR BASE

Our base is in Porsgrunn. You can reach us:

35 minutes by car or train from Oslo Torp Airport (TRF)
2 hours by car or train from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Via the E18 motorway if you are coming from the ferry ports in Kristiansand, Larvik, or Sandefjord

Marina is located by the riverside in the city center, just 5 minutes walking distance from the train station.
The office is located 150 m from the marina.
You will find all the necessary facilities on-site, along with shops and other services nearby.

We offer

01

FLEET

Feel the pleasure of travelling without noise and diesel fumes, on board a luxurious, electric boat.

02

ADVENTURE

Explore the charms of Telemark in the company of your friends’ adventurers.

03

GUIDANCE

We are happy to assist you at every stage of your journey. Feel free to ask!

Start your journey with us today!

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