Z02-23: Passage: Scotland->Orkney->Faroe islands (300M)

The first few days we sail to the Orkney Islands, allowing everyone to get used to the ship in a relaxed way. From Wick, we sail into the notorious Pentland Firth. Infamous for its strong tidal currents, which can reach 16 knots at spring tide, a nice challenge.

Depending on the weather, we will sail into Scapa Flow to anchor close to Stromness, or we can sail out towards Kirkwall. Both are good and atmospheric harbours where we can prepare for the crossing to the Faroe Islands.

Then we have a distance of about 200 miles to go to the Faroe Islands. With good weather conditions this will be about a day and a half non-stop, but it can also take a bit longer. Nevertheless, a nice journey in the wake of the Viking trail and what makes it very special is that the sun is hardly going down.

If the weather cooperates, we have a few days left to explore the Southern Faroe Islands. Like Suduroy. Where we can make a beautiful walk to a beautiful cave and then enjoy a delicious snack in a cozy café afterwards.

On these islands, the clock seems to go a little slower, forcing us as well to slow down😊. The Faroe Islands are spectacularly beautiful due to their rugged and green landscape. The fog and consequent special light combined with the lack of trees and buildings, creates a uniquely mysterious and desolate atmosphere. We will finish this trip in Tørshavn, the capital city with wooden houses and grass on the roofs, which also houses the government.

The daily distances are between 20 and 200 nautical miles. The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Read more about our sailing holidays around the Faroe Islands

zeilroute Wick – Torshavn

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.