North Sea

The North Sea, a not always easy piece of navigable water, lies in northwestern Europe and borders the countries, of the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The North Sea is a fringe sea of the Atlantic Ocean. Through the Skagerrak, the Kattegat and the Sound, the North Sea is connected to the Baltic Sea. North of the North Sea is the Norwegian Sea. The sea thus lies between the European continent, from the Scandinavian Peninsula, and Britain, and passes to the southwest through the Strait of Dover, in the English Channel, into the Arctic Ocean, which forms the eastern part of the North Atlantic. The North Sea has a total area of 575,000 km² and measures an average depth of 94 metres. The maximum depth of the sea, in the Skagerrak, is 725 metres. South of the Dogger Bank, the depth is mostly less than 50 metres.

In the part of the German Bight and off Denmark, you have a beautiful Unesco World Heritage Site. A well-preserved tidal area of several islets and halligs with many shallow channels, gullies and drying sandbanks in between. In front of the Netherlands lies the Unesco heritage area “Waddenzee”, which is also one of the major tourist attractions, due to its beautiful and from the sea, easily accessible islands Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog. The southern North Sea, together with the adjacent English Channel, is the busiest shipping region in the world and is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.

According to Köppen’s climate system, the entire area occupied by the North Sea has a temperate rainfall climate and is characterised by variable wind and weather conditions. Everything is possible here, from storms and high waves to perfect sailing conditions and total calm.

The traditional saiiling vessel fleet that regularly sails the North Sea ranges from seagoing flat-bottomed ships that sail the wide coastal waters, but can also drop dry between the islands on the sandbanks, to larger international sailing ships that sail around Norway, Iceland, Scotland, England or towards the Biscaya across the Atlantic Ocean.

The North Sea offers unprecedented natural phenomena and a very wide variety of animal life. From seals to, harriers, guillemots, gannets and puffins. But also many fish species, from porpoise to the most impressive whales. You will also find a rich animal life on sandbanks released during low tide, from crabs to lobsters, periwinkles, razor clams, oysters, to cockles and mussels.

Neighboring Countries
Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Sailing trips

13 October
 to 20 October 2024
From
€ 529
  6 days
  Baltic Sea, North Sea
This trip takes us from Kiel to Norddeich. We sail on the open sea, through narrow fairways, pass through locks and experience the fascination of a canal trip.
15 October
 to 18 October 2024
From
€ 620
  3 days
  North Sea
This trip consists of a crossing of about two days and an overnight stay in London. At night, we sail on.
15 October
 to 21 October 2024
From
€ 1185
  6 days
  North Sea
The mini cruise is a 6-day trip in which we sail from Amsterdam to London. We dock in central London. Having had a prosperous crossing, we will stay here for two nights before sailing back to Amsterdam
16 October
 to 20 October 2024
From
€ 971
  5 days
  North Sea
We will 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 crossing with one-night sailing where we will use radar and AIS, but will also practise with ship lights.
18 October
 to 21 October 2024
From
€ 620
  3 days
  North Sea
This trip consists of a crossing of about two days and an overnight stay in London. At night, we sail on.
20 October
 to 27 October 2024
From
€ 599
  7 days
  Baltic Sea, North Sea
Various routes lead across the German/Dutch mudflats, across the North Sea or across the Dutch inland waters via Groningen and Leeuwarden. One or more stopovers on the Dutch Wadden Islands are possible
2 January
 to 19 January 2025
From
€ 2550
  18 days
  North Sea, South Europe
Crossing the North Sea, the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean – Several stops along the way, depending on weather conditions – all meals on board, port charges, etc. included
10 April
 to 16 April 2025
From
€ 519
  6 days
  North Sea, Baltic Sea
This 6-day trip across the “Wadden Sea”, past the Dutch and German islands and across the Kiel Canal is something for real adventurers and more than just “sailing along”. Together with a professional crew, you are partly “on watch” day and night, as the distances between ports are often long and the tide determines our daily routine.
14 May
 to 18 May 2025
From
€ 1079
  5 days
  North Sea
We will 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 crossing with one-night sailing where we will use radar and AIS, but will also practise with ship lights.
27 May
 to 7 June 2025
From
€ 2159
  11 days
  North Sea
An instructive sea sailing training because of the busy shipping lanes, strong currents and tidal puzzles, but above all a wonderful sailing trip along a beautiful coast with nice ports. Category E/A: Crossing with sea sailing training, where sailing also continues at night.
8 June
 to 15 June 2025
V.a.
€ 1430
  7 days
  North Sea
From Inverness, we will sail up the Caledonian Canal, a stunning cruising route right through the Highlands. We will also sail across Loch Ness, although we cannot guarantee to see the monster.
16 June
 to 27 June 2025
V.a.
€ 1853
  11 days
  North Sea
A sailing vacation along the Scottish and Northern Irish coast with crossing of the North channel and many scenic stops at atmospheric ports. This is a region rich in history, culture and walking opportunities