Mileage sailing trip from the Netherlands to Germany

Zeilvakantie naar Helgoland
Departure
26 April 2026 18:00
Return
3 May 2026 10:00
Days
8
Sailing area
North Sea, Baltic Sea, Wadden Sea
Port of departure
Franeker (NL)
Port of arrival
Laboe (DE)

Thrill and Freedom at Sea

Sailing at sea offers a unique blend of excitement, relaxation, and connection with nature. You’ll experience the freedom of the open sea, the power of the wind, and the calm of the water. Craving true offshore sailing—logging miles and standing night watches? Then join this Mile-Maker sailing trip across the North Sea.

From the Wadden to the Baltic Sea

At the end of April, you can sail from Franeker (NL) to Laboe (D) on the Baltic Sea. On the Wadden Sea, you’ll get used to life and sailing on board. Of course, we’ll make a stop at the Wadden Island of Terschelling, one of our favorite islands. Explore its charming village or take a walk through the dunes and forests.

Next, we sail out to sea, passing the Dutch and German Wadden Islands en route to Germany. If the wind and tides are favorable, we’ll visit the island of Helgoland. This small rocky island is known for its steep red cliffs, numerous bird colonies, and the 47-meter-high rock “Lange Anna.” Once the tides allow, we continue sailing to Brunsbüttel, at the start of the Kiel Canal. Since sailing is not permitted on this canal, we motor on to Kiel. Along the way, there’s plenty to see, including vibrant yellow rapeseed fields, large cargo ships, and various railway bridges. After Kiel, we take one final sailing stretch on the Kieler Förde before your sea voyage ends in Laboe.

Sailing, Relaxing, and Enjoying

On our Mile-Maker trips, the focus is on sailing and covering longer distances. Night sailing is possible, with the option to stand night watches. Besides the sailing activities, there’s plenty of time to relax, read, swim, or explore onshore.

Spending the whole day outdoors builds up a healthy appetite. Our chef knows just how to satisfy it: you’ll be treated daily to a hearty breakfast, a delicious lunch, and a flavorful dinner.

*The route is indicative and depends on wind, weather, and tides.

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Highlights

✔️ Stopover at Helgoland, weather permitting
✔️ Suitable for logging sea miles
✔️ Small group, max. 6 guests = personal atmosphere

Frequently asked questions

We still handle bookings personally and therefore do not have an automated booking system. This allows us to offer you the option to reserve individual spots without obligation for a few days. This way, for example, you can arrange your vacation without anyone snatching your spot right under your nose. For this reason, we are unable to keep track of the exact number of available spots on a daily basis. However, we regularly check the availability of our sailing holidays. Therefore, you can generally assume that there are still enough available spots on all trips that are not marked as “fully booked” or “Last Minute.” Call us or use our booking form if you want to know the exact number of available spots.

If you are travelling alone and have not booked a private cabin, you will be accommodated in a shared cabin. The shared cabins are usually assigned based on gender.

Exceptions:

  • On the Belle Amie and the Seatrips yachts, there are sometimes mixed-gender cabins as well.
  • On the Sir Robert, there are no shared cabins. Are you traveling alone? Then you must book a single cabin..

Yes, vegetarians and allergies/intolerances can be catered for on most ships. On some ships, the menu can also be adapted for vegans. However, there is only one menu per day on the programme. Therefore, please let us know during your booking if you have any special dietary requirements.

In principle, all our trips are suitable for both experienced and novice sailors. The professional crew on board will teach you everything you need to know. In some cases (e.g. on Atlantic crossings) initial sailing experience may be an advantage/requirement. In this case, this will be clearly indicated in the cruise description.

Prices

DescriptionPrice
Double cabin
Adult€ 1.495
Child€ 1.495
Single cabin
Adult€ 2.242,50
Child€ 2.242,50

Included in price

Accommodation in comfortable double cabins
Full board provided by a chef
Coffee and Tea
Bed linen and towels
Final cleaning
Tourist taxes
Fuel costs
Insolvency insurance
Port, bridge, and lock fees

Not included in price

Transfer to/ from port of departure/arrival
Additional Drinks
Travel and cancellation insurance

Book this trip

Please use the following form if you have any questions about this trip or wish to book. You will receive a confirmation email that your booking request has been successfully received by us. We will then contact you as soon as possible with all the information. We usually respond within a few hours.

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