In search of the Vikings: Scotland – Iceland

FULLY BOOKED – this departure is sold out. Contact us for the waiting list or another voyage on the Tecla.

Three weeks of island hopping in the wake of the Vikings: from Ullapool via the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Fair Isle, Shetland and the Faroe Islands to Reykjavik. Puffins, whales and Viking traces, aboard the Tecla.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Ullapool – Outer Hebrides – Orkney – Fair Isle – Shetland – Faroe Islands – Vestmannaeyjar – Reykjavik
Departure: Saturday 8 May 2027, 18:00, Ullapool, Scotland
Arrival: Saturday 29 May 2027, 10:00, Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 21 nights
Ship: Tecla, historic two-masted sailing ship (over 100 years old)

Prices per person

Berth in a twin cabin: € 5,500
Youth aged 15–25: € 4,950

Lowest price from € 5,500 per person for a berth in a twin cabin. Young people aged 15 to 25 pay € 4,950.

THE ISLANDS OF THE NORSEMEN

More than a thousand years ago the Vikings sailed from island to island across the North Atlantic. This voyage follows that route, with short crossings and plenty of time ashore.

You walk up Ward Hill on Hoy, visit the Hermaness bird reserve on Unst and see the Viking excavations at Kvívík and the highest sea cliffs in Europe in the Faroes.

THE ROUTE

Hebrides and Orkney

From Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides and then several days in Orkney, including the island of Hoy.

Fair Isle and Shetland

A day on remote Fair Isle, then five days in Shetland with Lerwick and Unst.

The Faroe Islands

With good wind a crossing of less than a day. Five days in the Faroes, with Tórshavn and Kvívík.

To Iceland

A passage of two to three days to Iceland, possibly stopping at Vestmannaeyjar, and then Reykjavik.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Tecla is a historic sailing ship more than a hundred years old, with two wooden masts and six sails. A family has sailed and run her since 2006. On board are four permanent crew and at most twelve guests, so you travel in a small, close-knit group. There are six twin cabins amidships, where the ship is at her steadiest, each with bunk beds and its own shower and toilet. Full board with meals from the ship's cook is included. Guests are expedition crew: you help set sails, take the helm and on longer passages join a watch system, always guided by the permanent crew. No experience is needed; the crew teaches you everything along the way.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For lovers of islands, nature, walking and history. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Excursions and any landing permits are not included.
• The route depends on wind, weather and ice; the captain decides.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Travel to the port of departure and home from the port of arrival is not included.
• Ideally arrive a day before departure: the ship cannot wait for late arrivals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this voyage still available?

This departure is fully booked. We are happy to put you on the waiting list; in October the Tecla sails a similar route from Iceland to the Netherlands.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.

Tecla

The Tecla is a beautiful sailingship with a tough rig. Together with her crew she explores the remote places. One more accessible than the other. Tecla stands for adventure, nature, wonder and splendor. With this exceptional ship and its exceptional program you are good for a memorable trip.

Sail Training Program

On board the tecla we work with a Sail training program developed by the Dutch Sail Training Association (STAN). This sail training program is not only about learning to sail but uses sailing as a tool for personal development. Trainees on board are encouraged to step out of the comfort zone to experience new things. This applies to all ages! At the end of the trip, long or short, the trainees get a logbook containing the past process and how far they have come. Different skills are developed depending on the length of the trip. These can come in handy in a professional sailing environment as well as outside the maritime world.

Sail training makes sailing that slightly more than an active vacation.