Z15: Crossing; France, U.K. to Holland (365M)              

From Cherbourg we shall sail over the English Channel to Rotterdam. Weather and tide will ultimately determine our route, but the plan is to do this in easy legs, where we will visit the nicest ports.

The first day we sail to Honfleur, a beautiful picturesque medieval village. A Leg of about 85 miles where we have to sail up the Seine and go through a lock, but totally worth it. This beautiful village is still entirely in the Norwegian style (built by the Normans) and there are a lot of terraces at the harbor. If the weather cooperates, we arrive early in the (next) morning, so we still have time to stroll around.

The next day we will sail 65 miles further to Dieppe, a typical Norman port with usually quite spectacular entrance at the characteristic wooden harbor head perpendicular to the current. Then we sail to Dover, one leg of about 80 miles. Dover is a working harbor, but particularly famous due to the ‘White Cliffs’ and with ferries coming and going all the time. Nice to see and therefore we will have to ask permission to enter, probably a nighttime entry. If the weather cooperates, we still have enough time to visit Dover Castle, or to walk on the white cliffs of Dover with stunning views across the English Channel.

Then comes the last leg of 140 miles to Rotterdam, our seasonal closure. The approach of the New Waterway is impressive and the last part the city center is very nice with the beautiful new skyline. We will sail under the iconic Erasmus Bridge.

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

Route Z15

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.