Sailingvoyage Inverness – Amsterdam

26 October – 03 November 2024  9 day’s € 1095,-

Sailing voyage Inverness – Amsterdam is an adventurous  journey of almost 500 nautical miles over the north sea.On this adventurous sea trip you will sail from Inverness to Amsterdam together with the crew of the Flying Dutchman, sailing as much as possible. A journey of more than 500Nm where we will sail for several nights. If you are interested, you can participate in the watch system and steer according to power or sail, assisted by the permanent crew, who are always willing to teach you the finer points of sailing. It will be a beautiful journey along the Scottish and English East Coast, with beautiful fishing villages such as Berwick-upon-Tweed and Whitby. If you combine this trip with the trip  you will receive a 10% discount on both trips.

Embark / Disembark
Embark:  Inverness, October 26 at 18.00 pm
Disembark: Oban, November 03 at 10.00 amWe have divided the prices into two categories because our double cabins are different in size. All prices are per person when staying in:

  • Standard cabin:………………………€ 1095, –  per person
  • Standard plus cabin:……………… € 1225, – per person
  • Single Occupancy:…………………..€ 1645,-
Included

Included:

  • All charges regarding Port fees, tourists Fees and fuel expenses.
  • The use of a zodiac for landings when we visit places without a harbor.
  • The crew: captain, cook and first mate.
  • Half board including coffee, tea, milk and juice at meals.
    In the case of half-board, you will also be able to discover local specialties on land, in addition to the catering on board.

Not included:

  • Arrival and departure to / from the ship
  • Personal expenses
  • Possible additional entrance fees and drinks
  • Drinks on board.
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    Sailing trip North Sea: Possible itinerary

    As a sailing ship, we are largely dependent on the weather. The program below is a possible itinerary which will be determined by the currents and the weather, particularly the wind. This may mean that we skip ports or call at ports other than those described below. Flexibility is key to making the most of this adventurous trip!

    Day 1: Inverness

    Our sailing trip across the North Sea from Inverness to Amsterdam begins! From 18:00 you are welcome on board and you will meet the crew and fellow passengers. You have time to explore the ship and settle in. The welcome dinner is followed by an introduction from the captain about life on board and the plan for the coming days is discussed. Depending on the weather and the tide, we may depart in the evening.

    Day 2: At sea

    We depart from the Sea Lock of the 60Nm long Caledonian Canal and after passing the Kessock Bridge we sail into the Inverness Firth. If you’re lucky, you can spot dolphins swimming around the Chanonry Point lighthouse as they hunt for fish in the fast-flowing stretch of water between Chanonry Point and the impressive 18th-century artillery fort of Fort George. We set course for Berwick-upon-Tweed, the first port we will call on this journey.

    Day 3 and 4: Berwick-upon-Tweed.

    After a trip of about 210Nm we reach the mouth of the River Tweed. To reach the harbor we must sail a short distance up the river Tweed, because of the depth this is only possible at high tide. Berwick-upon-Tweed lies on the border of England and Scotland and has been conquered several times in history by the English and then the Scots again, today it is English. Extensive defenses surround the city. Not far from the harbor is the famous Holy Island (Lindisfarne) which is connected to the mainland by a dam. This dam can only be crossed at low tide, at high tide it disappears completely under water. Lindisfarne is known for the monastery and castle on the island and the nature on the island. From Berwick-upon-Tweed, Holy Island is easy to visit by bus or taxi time allowing. In the morning of day 4 we leave for Whitby.

    Day 5: Whitby

    In the afternoon we enter Whitby. From a distance you can see the ruins of “Whitby Abbey” on the cliffs south of the harbour. This monastery, destroyed in 1540 by King Henry VIII, has been one of the sources of inspiration for Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. Whitby is also known as the former home of the famous explorer James Cook, who made several voyages of discovery with his ship the “Endeavour”. All in all, there is a lot to see in this beautiful fishing village. We stay here overnight so there is enough time to explore Whitby. The Flying Dutchman has become a well-known appearance and is always warmly welcomed.

    Day 6 and 7: North Sea

    Today we leave the port of Whitby and set course for Amsterdam, the last 230 miles of the crossing. We sail for two nights during this passage, in the middle of the North Sea.

    Day 8: Amsterdam

    On day 8 we hope to reach the sea locks of IJmuiden during the morning. After the lock it is another two hours sailing across the North Sea Canal until we reach Amsterdam. Here we will moor at the ferry pier and after raising our glasses to a beautiful journey you still have time to explore Amsterdam. In the evening we have a delicious final dinner on board.

    Day 9

    Unfortunately, this wonderful journey has come to an end and after breakfast it is time to say goodbye.
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    The Flying Dutchman