Sailing Amsterdam – Inverness

31 March to 8 April 2023  9 day’s € 925,-

Adventurous and beautiful trip from Amsterdam to Inverness, a journey of almost 500 nautical miles.  We will learn you everything there is about the ship, sailing and navigation.During the journey we will sail often at night and we will make you an integral part of the crew.The Sailing tour will go along the beautiful Scottish and English coast and you will see amazing high cliffs and pittoresque towns.
Embark / Disembark

Embark:  Amsterdam, March 31 at 18.00 p.m
Disembark: Inverness, April 8 at 10.00

We 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:……………             € 925, –  per person
  • Standard plus cabin   :…………… € 1015, – per person
  • If you want a cabin by yourself: € 1385,-
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.

Language

Our voyages attract travelers from all over the world, which has been an important factor in establishing an open-minded atmosphere on board. The crew of the ship is most of the time from Dutch origin, but speaks and understands English very well.

If you have questions concerning this voyage, please call the captain and owner Klaas van Twillert: +316-53231627.

Information & Booking
Request  booking and information: Sailing tour Inverness – Amsterdam   

    Kontakta gärna Lars Bingsmark på 070-710 49 51 för ytterligare information eller bokning (måndag / fredag ​​9:00 till 21:00, lördag 10:00 till 17:00).
    Du kan givetvis maila dina frågor till Lars (lars.bingsmark@scotland-sailing.com).
    Bokningsanmälan kan också göras direkt via formuläret nedan. Du kommer då få ett bokningsformulär där du formellt bekräftar din bokning.
    Din bokning är endast giltig efter undertecknande och retur av detta formulär.

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    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: Amsterdam

    We welcome you on board of the Flying Dutchman at 18.00 p.m. were you can meet the crew and the other guests. If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage and visit Amsterdam. At 19.00, we will have a nice diner and evening together. It’s also possible to go to one of the traditional pubs, and experience the night life in Amsterdam.

    Day 2 and 3: North Sea

    At first light we leave the port and discuss the weather, wait layout, route, sail setting, etc. We continue sailing in the evening with perhaps a fantastic sunset and maybe accompanied by moon and stars, a Sailing tour of 220 nm towards Whitby.

    Day 4 : Whitby

    Whitby is a nice small town with a venerable history, dating back to the Middle Ages. There are still fishing boats in the harbor, which is the heart of the city. The Flying Dutchman has become a familiar sight and is always received kindly. There is so much to see and enjoy that we stay the entire day.

    Day 4 & 5: Farne Islands & Holy Island

    We probably arrive early at Holy island, a very special island on the border with England. The island is connected to the mainland with a causeway which is submerged 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 Lindesfarne, who came from the island of Iona. In 793, the monastery was plundered by Vikings. In the southeastern corner of the island, we will find Lindisfarne Castle on a steep cliff. This is a 16th century castle, which was restored in the early twentieth century.
    We anchor in the marsh area around Holy Island, what is surrounded by gray seals. We visit the island with the zodiac, and in the course of the evening we leave for Whitby.

    Day 6: Stonehaven

    After a very nice breakfast we start our journey early, hoist the sails and go to the beautiful Stonehaven.
    It is a beautiful town on the coast with a beautiful harbor. In addition, it has a beautiful small museum, which made it voted the most beautiful “seaside town” in Scotland a few years ago. But the town is also known for the old castle Dunnottar that is nearby.

    Day 7: Buckie

    Buckie is a beautiful harbor town where many loggers used to come. It is very special to realize that the Flying Dutchman had already called Buckie around 1903 as a sailing fishing vessel. Now it has fallen asleep a bit, but you can still taste some of the grandeur of the formerly important fishing port.

    Day 8: Inverness

    After a delicious breakfast we cruise on to Inverness, a beautiful city with all the wonders of the Highlands at your doorstep. Visit Inverness Castle and St. Andrew’s Cathedral, then amble along the banks of the River Ness, or cross the suspension bridge for rest and relaxation in the Ness Islands. In the evening you can enjoy the local bars and pubs where traditonal live music is often played.

    Day 9: Inverness

    Unfortunately, this wonderful Sailing tour  Amsterdam – Inverness has come to an end. After a very rich breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. 
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    • Cabin with private shower and toilet
    • Bed linen and towels
    • Crew, consisting of Captain, First mate and Cook
    • Zodiac to go ashore
    • Full board including coffee, tea and juice at meals (exclusive 2 x diner on land at your own expense)
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    The Flying Dutchman