Sailing trip North Sea: Inverness- Amsterdam: an unforgettable adventure with the Flying Dutchman, where we naturally sail as much as possible. A voyage of almost 500 Nm. During this voyage it is often sailed at night and you are fully part of the crew.

You participate in the waiting system, 4 hours on and 8 hours off. You can steer, sail, navigate etc. to your ability. Of course assisted by the permanent crew, who are always ready to teach you the intricacies of sailing. It will be a wonderful journey along the Scottish and English East Coast, with beautiful places such as Stonehaven and Whitby, picturesque and almost forgotten fishing spots. Anchor in the beautiful salt marsh area at Holy Island. It all happens in this beautiful Sailing Trip North Sea from Inverness to Amsterdam.

This trip can also be combined with the Caledonia Canal trip and you will receive a 10% discount on the total price.

Embark / Disembark

• Boarding: October 19 at 6:00 PM in Inverness.
• Disembarkation: October 28th at 10 a.m. in Amsterdam.

Cost

All our cabins have beds of at least 2.00 x 0.75 and are equipped with private shower and toilet. Because our cabins have different floor areas, we have divided them into two categories.

• Standard cabin …………………………… € 1245,- per person
• Standard plus………………………….. € 1365,-per person
• 1 person cabin …………………………… € 1865,- Limited availability.

Including:

• Based on private shower and toilet
• Bed linen and towels
• Crew consisting of: Captain-Mate-Cook.
• Use Zodiac for landings.
• Half board including coffee-tea-milk and juice with meals.

Not included:

• Arrival and departure to the ship
• Personal expenses
• Any additional entrance fees and drinks
• Drinks on board
• Tips for the crew

We sail with an international tour group on board. However, the crew is Dutch and speaks English and German. Many of our guests come from, among others, the Netherlands, Switzerland, England, Germany and Scotland.

Route planning

The declared program is a guiding principle and can be influenced by winds and ties. We believe that flexibility is an important trade and we hope that you will understand that we sometimes need to deviate from the original plan so please do not worry  because it just means we will visit another beautiful area.

Day 1: Inverness

Our North Sea Sailing Trip from Inverness to Amsterdam begins! On board you will meet the crew and your fellow passengers. You have time to explore the ship and settle in.

After the welcome dinner and instruction on the ins and outs on board, there is still time for a nice walk through Inverness.

Inverness is a beautiful place with cozy pubs where often live music is played.

Day 2: At sea

Sailing trip North Sea Inverness – Amsterdam is now really starting! We raise the sails early and set course for Aberdeen. We arrive there after about 24 hours of sailing.

Day 3: Aberdeen

Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city. It is nicknamed the 'granite city', because many buildings are made of granite. In order to soften this granite, it has been devised to include a lot of rose bushes in public greenery. At one point there were so many rose bushes that the nickname Granite City was in jeopardy, as some people were already talking about the Rose City.

The city center wraps around Union Street and ends in the east at Mercat Cross. The cross stands at Castlegate, where the town's castle once stood but now only has a market square. From the market square you walk over the cobblestones of Shiprow southwest past Provost Ross's House and on to the harbour. At the end of the afternoon we set the sails again and continue with our sailing trip.

Day 4: Holy Island

Today we will probably arrive early on Holy Island, a very special island on the border with England.

The island is connected to the mainland by a dam that floods at high tide. The actual name is Lindisfarne and this is also the name of the monastery on the island. The monastery was founded around 635 by the Irish monk Aiden van Lindesfarne, who came from the island of Iona. In 793 the monastery was sacked by the Vikings. In the southeastern corner of the island, Lindisfarne Castle sits on a sheer cliff, a 16th century castle that was restored in the early 1900s.

We anchor in the salt marsh area around Holy Island, in the midst of gray seals. We visit the island extensively, the zodiac takes care of the transport. In the evening we leave for Whitby.

Day 5 and 6 : Whitby

During the day we arrive in Whitby, a harbor town with a venerable history, dating back to the Middle Ages. There are still fishing boats in the harbor. The Flying Dutchman is now a well-known appearance and is always warmly received. There is so much to see and enjoy that we stay here for a day. The harbor is the heart of the city.

Day 7: North Sea

At the first daylight we leave the harbor, the sails are hoisted and the weather reports, the waiting schedule, the route, the sail setting, etc. are discussed.

We sail into the evening with perhaps a fantastic sunset. Perhaps we will be guided by the moon and the stars to the Dutch coast, a sailing trip of 220 Nm.

Day 8: IJmuiden

Probably at the end of the afternoon we see the white dunes of the Dutch coast looming. We pass through the locks of IJmuiden and at the end of this impressive journey, we moor in Amsterdam and enjoy a well-deserved drink there.

Day 9: Amsterdam

Sailing trip North Sea from Inverness to Amsterdam: Unfortunately, this wonderful journey has come to an end and after an extensive breakfast it is time to say goodbye.

Sailing vessel The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman is built in 1903. In 2004 Klaas bought this ship and reconstructed it in order to serve as a passengers’ ship that is able to sail the international waters. The ship has a worldwide license according to international safety rules and the ship has been outfitted with the latest navigation and communication systems.

The interior is warm and cosy. The mahogany wood adds to the maritime atmosphere. Refreshments can be found at the bar which is provided with a beer tab. Each cabin has its own bathroom with toilet and shower. Outside you will find plenty of spots to sit, relax and enjoy the passing scenery.