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Available Available PackagesThursday20 May 2027Saturday29 May 2027€2970
Nature and Culture in Norway
Enjoy a varied sailing trip along the Norwegian Fjord Coast. We start this trip in Bergen, where you can fly directly from the Netherlands, or take the train. Bergen once had close ties with the Dutch Hanseatic city of Deventer, and you will still find many references to that era in the old Bryggen. We sail north through impressive fjords, countless islands, and rugged cliffs. We round Norway’s West Cape, and perhaps you’ll spot a puffin or gannet on Runde Island. The trip ends in the beautiful city of Ålesund.
Sailing with SeaWind Adventures means
- Explore... the impressive fjords and islands on the Norwegian west coast
- Experience... the imposing mountains that sometimes seem to rise vertically from the water
- Enjoy... the city life and culture of Bergen and Ålesund
Fjord Coast Sailing Trip: Day by Day Itinerary
We have put together a varied route for you along the most beautiful places and fjords of the Norwegian Fjord Coast. This route description serves only as a suggestion for how the trip could unfold. Which fjords, islands, and places we can visit depend, among other things, on weather and wind.
On this first day of your vacation, you can explore the lively city of Bergen. Depending on your flight or train times, you can leisurely wander through the alleys of the old Hanseatic wharf Bryggen, take the Fløibanen (funicular) to Mount Fløyen and walk back to the city, or enjoy a drink on a terrace in Bergen harbor. From that terrace, you will probably already see our ship, the Baltic, docked along the quay. From 4:00 PM, we welcome you aboard, and you can meet your fellow travelers and the crew. A drink will be waiting for you, and you'll have plenty of time to settle into your comfortable cabin. In the evening, we'll all eat together on board and show you around the ship.
We depart from Bergen harbor, heading north. Together, we'll hoist the sails and navigate through the narrow fjords. We'll pass Fedje island and then enter the Sognefjord. To starboard, you can enjoy the beautiful mountains of the Fjordkysten Regional and Geopark. We'll find an anchorage or a small harbor at the beginning of the Sognefjord. If you wish, you can take a beautiful hike on a small island or visit one of the villages around the fjord. It's quite possible there will still be snow on the mountaintops, so make sure to bring sturdy shoes if you plan to hike.
Our journey continues north. We sail as much as possible through the fjords and narrow waters between the islands. In some sections, we'll cross more open water and look out over the sea, simply because the fjord offers no other passage. We pass places like Florø and Måløy before rounding the famous (and infamous) cape of the Stad peninsula. This is the westernmost point of the Norwegian mainland. According to some, the view over the sea from this Vestkapp of Norway is even more beautiful than from the North Cape…
After rounding the cape, a few more beautiful destinations await us. We can visit Runde Island, known as the bird island. Annually, over 600,000 birds breed on Runde, and many migratory birds stop on the island. It is also the southernmost place in Norway where you might see puffins. In the evening, you have the best chance, as they fly back to their nests from the sea in large numbers. Besides puffins, you might also spot gannets and sea eagles, so keep your eyes open and your camera ready.
From Runde, we might still take a trip into the fjords just south of Ålesund, where the Hjørundfjord – the lesser-known sister of the Geirangerfjord – is located. This fjord is surrounded by a chain of mountain peaks over 1000m high, a fitting conclusion to this impressive journey. After a final night in the fjords, at anchor or in a small harbor, we set course for the beautiful city of Ålesund.
After enjoying the beautiful nature of the Norwegian Fjord Coast for the past few days, it's time at 10:00 AM to say goodbye to the ship, the crew, and perhaps your fellow travelers. However, we recommend taking some time today to discover the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund. The reason why so many houses and buildings in Ålesund are in Art Nouveau style is that the city fell victim to a massive fire in 1904. In a short time, the entire city was rebuilt in the then-prevailing architectural style: Art Nouveau (or Jugendstil). Visit Ålesunds Museum for the complete story about the city, or climb Mount Aksla for the most fantastic view. According to National Geographic, it is one of the most beautiful port cities in the world, and we secretly agree with them.
included
- instructions for active participation in sailing and navigation
- landings on the coast or islands
- professional life jackets and lifelines
- comfortable double cabin with private shower and toilet (en suite)
- bed linen and towels
- coffee, tea, and snacks
- delicious and healthy meals (vegan)
- use of the onboard sauna
- nautical crew speaking English, Dutch, German, and French
- onboard library with inspiring books about the region and wildlife
- 360º view from the pilothouse
excluded
- flights and transfers (for example with KLM, SAS, or Widerøe)
- travel and cancellation insurance
- personal expenses ashore
- soft drinks and alcoholic beverages on board
- optional excursions (we'd love to tell you about the possibilities)
Reisdata
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Available Available PackagesThursday20 May 2027Saturday29 May 2027€2970
FAQs
- Staat de route die we afleggen tijdens de zeilreis vast?
Een zeilreis is in hoge mate afhankelijk van het weer, de wind en de zee. Bij veel wind gaan we als een speer. Staat er weinig wind of uit de verkeerde richting, dan duurt het allemaal wat langer. De exacte route en de plaatsen, fjorden of eilanden die we onderweg kunnen aandoen, staan daarom nooit vast. Wel zorgen we ervoor dat elke reis een ruim aantal dagen beslaat in verhouding tot de af te leggen afstand. Daardoor is er vaak voldoende tijd om een dag te wandelen, een stadje te bezoeken of een paar uur op zoek te gaan naar walvissen.
- Heb je zeilervaring nodig voor jullie zeilexpedities?Nee, je hoeft geen zeilervaring te hebben. Tijdens de reis leer je van de bemanning hoe je kunt meehelpen het schip te varen. Maar, zonder jou geen expeditie. Dus we verwachten wel dat je bereid bent om mee te helpen de zeilen te hijsen, het anker op te halen of misschien wil je wel aan het roer staan. Iemand die de fenders en lijnen opruimt na vertrek is ook altijd nodig! Bij een langere (dag)tocht of als we ’s nachts doorvaren, maken we een wachtsysteem (4 uur op, 8 uur af) waarin we elkaar afwisselen en samen het schip naar de volgende bestemming varen.
- Wanneer kan ik het beste een zeilreis boeken?Wij raden je aan niet te lang te wachten met boeken. Het aantal plaatsen aan boord is beperkt (maximaal 6 personen) en onze ervaring is dat reizen naar bijzondere gebieden soms snel vol zitten. Houd er ook rekening mee dat je heen- en terugvlucht vaak een stuk goedkoper zijn als je vroeg boekt.
- Moet ik een reisverzekering afsluiten?Ja, iedereen die met ons meegaat, moet een reisverzekering hebben afgesloten die geldig is tijdens de gehele reis en die de activiteit ‘zeilen’ dekt.
- Ik houd van wandelen, zwemmen, fotograferen… , is daar tijd voor?Jazeker! We zeilen naar mooie plekken en bieden je daar de mogelijkheid om te wandelen, te fotograferen of een andere activiteit te ondernemen. Waar dat precies zal zijn en hoeveel tijd ervoor is, hangt onder andere af van het weer en de wind.
