Z02: Sailing holidays Eastcoast Scotland & Orkney Islands

A sailing holiday along the Scottish east coast with authentic fishing villages and working harbours like Peterhead and Wick, but also the atmospheric small harbour of Whitehills. The day distances vary, depending on weather and tide, between 25 and 47 miles. The sailing area, the Moray Firth, is full of marine life, and we have seen many seals, special dolphins, but also orcas and whales before.

From the mainland we will cross over to the Orkney Islands. To do this, we have to sail over the Pentland Firth, notorious for its strong tidal streams, which can reach 16 knots with spring tide, very special so to say. If the weather cooperates, we can sail towards Scapa Flow to stay on the east side of the island of Hoy. We will end this sailing holiday in the atmospheric Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, where we go out to eat and drink at a local pub on the harbor.

Read more about our sailing holidays in Scotland

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

*If you would like you can book an extra night aboard in Kirkwall based on Bed and Breakfast for € 45, so you can enjoy the island on your own. For example to visit the Neolithic finds such as Skara Brea and the Standing Stones with a bustour.

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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.