Week sailing holiday in Denmark

Welcome aboard!

This more than six-day trip is a classic among the Baltic Sea voyages. The Abel Tasman has been offering this sailing trip with great success in recent years and that is why in 2020 there will be another 'Danish Islands tour'. In what direction we will sail around these islands, is decided by the wind!

On Monday morning you will be warmly greeted by the crew on board the Abel Tasman with a cup of fresh coffee, and you will get to know your traveling companions. After the important rules, security issues and domestic announcements have been told, the weather report will be discussed together and the possible itinerary will be planned.

You become part of the Abel Tasman crew

Before the sails are set, you go with the bosun, sailor, mate, to the front deck for the sail training, where everything will be explained. You will learn, among other things, the names of the sails and how they function. You also practice some knots that you will use on the Abel Tasman this week. And less fun, but very important: there is also talk about what to do in case of emergency. During this week there are plenty of opportunities to (actively) participate in sailing, trimming, packing, steering and navigate.

WEEK SAILING AROUND THE DANISH ISLAND FYN

• Saturday May 16th from 9.30 am to Friday May 22th 2020 at 3 pm
• departure and arrival port of Kiel (D)
• the exact place of berth will be announced in the brochure that you receive a month before departure
• a bed in a double cabin is € 582 per person. We require a 50% surcharge for a single cabin
• there is a cash box of € 140 per person for port dues, final cleaning, the necessary engine hours and other shipping costs (only payable in cash on board)
• children up to 12 years old receive a discount on the ship's rent and on board cash. Contact us for a suitable family quote
• pre-overnight stay is possible on Friday 15 May 2020 from 9 p.m. Breakfast on Saturday morning is included. This pre-overnight stay costs € 35 per person. Reservations can be made up to a month before departure
• you organize the trip to and from Kiel yourself and at your own expense. Kiel has a train station. If you book online on Deutsche Bahn in time, you have the chance to purchase a train ticket with a greatly reduced rate
• the planning of this trip depends on the wind strength and direction. The Captain has the final decision in all cases

THE PLANNING

Once the sails are good and everything is neatly cleared away, you can also look for a lovely wind-protected corner to read your book, listen to music or chat with your traveling companions. Something for everyone! You don't have to worry about anything and you start to relax slowly.

In these days we will call at many ports alongside Kiel, but it is also possible that we are looking for a nice anchor bend to fish there, sail a rubber boat and / or barbecue. From Kiel, several places in the Danish South Sea can easily be approached. Depending on the wind, this can be a slightly larger port such as Sønderborg, or a smaller port such as Ærøskøbing, but they all have the rustic look that makes Denmark so unique. On Friday afternoon we will meet Kiel again and you will find that both your head and your body are wonderfully relaxed!

CATERING

FULL BOARD, A COMPLETE PACKAGE

During this trip you will be spoiled on board of the Abel Tasman. Outside the three main meals there is always coffee / tea with something tasty, there is plenty of fruit and in the evening there are plenty of snacks. This trip is with full board, so including all meals (buffet form) and drinking coffee / tea, milk, soft drinks, beer, juices and wine.

Drinks with a higher alcohol percentage are also present on board and are charged per person and according to consumption at the end of the journey. Bringing your own spirits is not permitted.

If you have special diets, you must inform us of this maximum one month before departure so that our cook can take this into account. Upon arrival on board, it is important that you immediately report to the cook to discuss your details. If you book an overnight stay, breakfast on Saturday morning is included.

Tip

In short: take your chance and get a breath of fresh air aboard the Abel Tasman! Pure relaxation through little effort ... Because the Abel Tasman is a real family ship, this sailing week is also very suitable for families. If your children are younger than 12 years old, please contact us for an appropriate family offer.

Everything described above is subject to change, because this trip is just like our other sailing trips- weather- and wind dependent.

Sailing ship Abel Tasman is a luxury two-masted schooner which is more than 40 meters long. Because of its spacious layout you always feel at ease on board. Everywhere are places where you can enjoy and relax quietly. But if you choose to be together, then there are plenty of opportunities for that too. We have 30 beds on board and with day trips we can accommodate 60 people.