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Xploration Sailing Season 8 - Northern Europe, Stage 2

North Sea:

Norway

Duration:

11 days - 11 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

Suitable for travellers:

20 - 60 years

Boarding from:

Amsterdam

What's included

Cancellation policy

Organised by:

Francesco D.

Member since 2019 -

Organisation

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This experience, in a nutshell

Sailing North Sea: Netherlands to Norway Spring Voyage

🇳🇱Amsterdam → 🇳🇴Bergen

From Lowlands to Fjords: Crossing the North Sea

This stage takes us from the intricate waterways of the Netherlands across the Wadden Sea and North Sea to the dramatic fjords of Norway, offering a blend of coastal and offshore sailing experiences.

Start/Finish Cities and Airports:

🇳🇱Amsterdam Schiphol [AMS]

🇳🇴Bergen Airport, Flesland [BGO]

difficulty of this stage is 4 out of 5

It involves a significant open sea crossing. The North Sea can present varying conditions, from calm seas to challenging waves and winds. Late May to early June usually offers mild weather, but we'll still need to be prepared for all conditions.

The route includes busy shipping areas near the Dutch coast and in the North Sea, requiring vigilant navigation. As we approach Norway, we'll need to navigate carefully through coastal waters with numerous small islands and skerries.

TRAVEL STYLE

A mix of inland waterway navigation, coastal sailing, and open sea crossing

Experience Details

Weather Strategy

The North Sea crossing requires careful weather analysis and routing. We work with multiple forecast sources and learn to identify suitable weather windows for safe passage.

Night Navigation

Overnight passages develop essential skills in darkness and limited visibility. Watch systems become routine as we maintain safe navigation through shipping lanes and coastal approaches.

Cultural Transitions

The route connects three distinct maritime nations. We experience the evolution from Dutch lowland sailing to Norwegian fjord navigation while exploring each region's unique maritime heritage.

Dutch Waterways

An intricate system of canals, inland seas, and locks showcasing traditional Netherlands landscapes. Historic windmills and water management systems line the shores.

North Sea

A significant offshore passage requiring careful weather planning and navigation skills. The crossing tests seamanship while offering experience in open water sailing.

Norwegian Skerries

A maze of islands and channels guarding the approach to Norway's coast. The dramatic transition from open sea to fjord landscapes creates unique navigational challenges.

Bergen Approaches

The historic gateway to Norway's fjord system. Seven mountains surround the UNESCO World Heritage harbor, offering a spectacular conclusion to the journey.

Varied Navigation

Each day presents different challenges, from inland waterway pilotage to offshore passage-making. We learn to adapt to changing conditions while working with diverse navigation systems.

No Departures available

What's included

Cancellation policy

No Departures available

North Sea: 11 days - 11 nights

Norway

What's included

Cancellation policy

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Gorbeat Partnership Dudley Dix Design-Hout Bay 50 - 1997

Type

Sailing ship

Length

15 m.

Toilets

Cabins

60+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Amsterdam.

Check-in: 12:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Bergen.

Check-out: 7:00 AM

Our itinerary

Approximate step by step route:

Amsterdam → Medemblik, 40nm
Medemblik → Texel, 25nm
Texel → Kirkehamn, 350nm
Kirkehamn → Egersund, 25nm
Egersund → Stavanger, 60nm
Stavanger → Haugesund, 35nm
Haugesund → Folgefonna, 65nm
Folgefonna → Bergen, 60nm

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Our itinerary

Approximate step by step route:

Amsterdam → Medemblik, 40nm
Medemblik → Texel, 25nm
Texel → Kirkehamn, 350nm
Kirkehamn → Egersund, 25nm
Egersund → Stavanger, 60nm
Stavanger → Haugesund, 35nm
Haugesund → Folgefonna, 65nm
Folgefonna → Bergen, 60nm

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

Final cleaning

Tender and outboard

Bedding kit

Towels kit

Meals and beverages

Purchase and storage of the galley

Onboard staff

Skipper

Sailor

Taxes, fees and moorings

Mooring fees

Visitor or navigation taxes

Access and/or stay in parks and marine protected areas

Customs taxes - entry or exit fees

Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Transport

Fuel (boat/tender)

Other services

Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€150 - €300 Per person

Common fund will be used for all meals onboard depending on number of participants and itinerary

Galley

Food for the skipper

Food for the crew

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Alcoholic drinks

Visa fees

Transfers from/to the airport

Flights or Transfers from/to the destination

Accident insurance

Travel cancellation insurance

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