Approximate
step by step route:

Travel Style:

Hard sea crossing, wild islands, and very welcoming harbours of two countries.

To warm up, we’ll go through the Dutch locks, canals, and inland seas
and see the Wadden Sea. Then we cross the North Sea — and from flat
Holland we enter a completely different world of rocks, islands
and fjords of southwestern Norway. One thing remains the same:
the locals love everything that can move under sail.

05.06 — 15.06

Amsterdam →
Stavanger

STAGE 5.3

Two worlds:
from the watts
to the fjords
through the North Sea

10 days

1450 €

Start/Finish Cities
and Airports:

🇳🇱 Amsterdam: Amsterdam [AMS]
🇳🇴 Stavanger: Stavanger [SVG]

Tips ON getting

To the boat

from the boat

The boat will stay in one of the marinas in the center of the city. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol [AMS] is one of the busiest in Europe.

The boat will stopover in the marina very close of Stavanger International Airport [SVG]. Plenty of flights every day, including dosens from Oslo.

North Sea offshore crossing:

Stopovers in Denmark/ Heligoland:

Norwegian fjords:

We mark
the difficulty
of this stage
as 4 out of 5.

From Frisian Isles we have 350 miles of open sea to Norway, that may take us up to 3 days to cross. It all depends on the weather if it’s challenging or not, but we might also make some stops on our way,
see below.

The golden sands, seals, and mudflats continue and perhaps even reach their crescendo in Denmark, in the Wadden Sea National Park.
The village of Sønderho is consistently called the prettiest in all
of Denmark. Another possible stopover is famous German
Heligoland island.

And here’s another world to visit, the fantastic rocky and greeny views of Norway. Flekkefjord, Egersund, and the last one, famous Lysefjord. Here comes beautiful hiking, sightseeing, and unmissable highlights — Preikestolen formation and a boulder between the rocks, Kjeragbolten.

That means you should be prepared for the challenging conditions. It comes with the possibilities of a strong wind, big waves,
low temperature, and offshore passages for a couple of days.

The end of May in Biscay Bay can be quite stormy and rainy,
with the wind from the bow quarters. The crossing may take up to three days. It can also be wavy and windy during the shorter passages. And also there is high probability to encounter fog.
That’s why it might be difficult. But still on these passages
there are plenty of safe harbours, long daylight, and not too cold.
So it's definitely not extremely hard.

Amsterdam
to Texel:

Exploring
the Frisian Isles
and Wadden Sea:

Departing from the festive atmosphere of Amsterdam during
the Festival Holland, we head to Texel. The route goes through locks,
is marked by iconic windmills, dunes, and eventually leads us to Texel’s diverse landscapes, from tulip fields to sandy beaches, alongside
a significant sailing regatta event.

The voyage takes us to the less explored Vlieland and the vibrant Terschelling, where nature dominates. The Oerol Festival offers
a blend of outdoor performances that resonate with the island’s natural backdrop.

ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS

Active
Participation:

Exploring Culture and Nature:

We never treat people onboard as passengers, but always as a united team having an adventure together. All guided by a skipper well experienced to sail in the world’s most exciting and challenging waters.

Gastronomic Discoveries:

Each stop offers a deep dive into the local culture: from the ancient Celtic heritage of Brittany to the naval history of Cherbourg.
Secluded beaches, towering cliffs — we can explore the shores both from land and from the sea.

Sincere Community:

We indulge in the culinary delights of the regions we visit.
From Galicia’s seafood to Brittany’s crepes and ciders,
each meal could be an adventure in itself.

EXPERIENCE DETAILS

We pick onboard like-minded adventurers, being able to share stories and experiences that forge lasting memories and friendships.