Z00-24: North Sea Crossing (2x 140 mile)

On the first day we will sail from the city centre of Rotterdam over the river to Maassluis. A relaxed start to the trip, with a cup of coffee through 4 bridges including the iconic Erasmus Bridge. Quite special and enjoyable to see Rotterdam from the water with all the busy shipping traffic. The ‚Nieuwe Waterweg‘ is divided into VHF block channels to guide shipping. Depending on the current, it’s about three hours of sailing until Maassluis, a great opportunity to go get familiar with everything on deck, get to know each other and for a lunch. At the end of the afternoon, we will make a sailing plan, depending on the weather forecast, and prepare for the crossing the next day.

We will then cross the English Channel to Ramsgate or Lowestoft, a distance of 120 miles with shipping lanes, wind farms and lots of shipping traffic. An educational passage where we will sail through the night and we will have to use radar and AIS to avoid collisions, but we will also practice with ship lights recognition. Ramsgate (or Lowestoft) are both beautiful and atmospheric old harbours and if the wind cooperates, we can spend the afternoon here, enjoying the pleasant English atmosphere and of course a pint in the pub in the evening.

We sail with a 3-watch system, 3 hours on and 6 hours off. In this way, you ‚ll still get enough rest and you ‚ll be sharp when your watch starts. Especially when it is colder (at night), this system makes it more comfortable to be on watch.

The following day we sail back again, depending on the wind and tide we sail into Rotterdam at dark, very scenic and an unforgettable experience.

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Read more about our Sailing holidays to the United Kingdom (U.K.)

Route Rotterdam Ramsgate

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

(Minimum 3, max 5 participants)

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 1.6 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.

Category F:
Sailing holidays with also small children on board.