Tallship Blue Clipper - Rederij van Linschoten

The Blue Clipper, built in Sweden in 1991, is an impressive three-master with a gaff rig. With a clipper bow, an original teak deck and an elegant stern, she offers a traditional tall ship experience combined with relatively modern construction, giving guests an authentic experience with all modern conveniences.

She has sailed around the world for many years, spending her summers in Scotland and the Hebrides. In autumn, she sails south towards Spain and Portugal before crossing the Atlantic for some winter sun in the Caribbean. Originally owned by the cognac company Hennessy and named ‘Spirit of Hennessy’, she appeared in many TV programmes and commercials before being bought privately in the late 1990s.

On deck, there is plenty of space for guests to fully immerse themselves in sailor life, such as hoisting sails, learning knots and even steering the ship.

A spacious saloon, wheelhouse and galley are also on deck level, while below deck is well thought out with six spacious cabins with private shower and toilet. All cabins have full-size bunk beds, a small desk, a porthole for natural light and heating/air conditioning. There is also a galley, of course, where the dedicated chef prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests. Local produce is used whenever possible; think hearty, home-cooked meals, fresh bread and cakes – perfect after a day in the salty air. Next to the galley is the spacious saloon. Comfortable leather sofas and long tables offer a great place to socialise with other guests over dinner and drinks.

A TYPICAL DAY
After a hearty breakfast, the crew starts preparing the sails and discusses the plan for the day with the guest crew. After checking the charts and raising the anchor, the sails are set in search of a scenic anchorage, preferably off the beaten track. After a few hours of sailing, the anchor is dropped and guests can explore ashore or just relax on the ship with a book – the choice is yours.

The beauty of exploring the coast from the comfort of a ship is that you can reach remote, hard-to-reach destinations away from the tourist crowds. The Blue Clipper has 3 kayaks and 3 SUPs for use by guests when the ship is at anchor, allowing one to explore even further into the coast.

Ship Type

Three masted schooner

Ship type

Tallship

Sailing area

Caribbean, Trans-Atlantic, South Europe

Interior

Cabins

6 x double cabins with private bathroom
1x 6-person family cabin
220V European sockets
Small desk
Storage space for clothes
Porthole
Air conditioning

Saloon

Long tables
Leather sofas
Bar
TV

Sanitation

9 ensuite bathrooms with shower, toilet and washbasin

Other

Central heating
Air conditioning

Exterior

Ship Type

Three-masted schooner (hull: clipper)

Year Built/Yard

1991, Feab Marstrandsverken, Zweden

Home port

Jersey

Length

44,00 m

Sail Area

max. 675 m²

Number of sails

10 (Schooner rigging)

Extra’s

Sea kayaks, SUPs

Sailing trips

De Blue Clipper is een elegante schoener perfect voor degenen die een actieve zeilvakantie in comfort en luxe willen!

From hoisting the sails to steering the ship, the friendly and knowledgeable crew is always ready to teach you the ropes. One of the wonderful aspects of sailing on such a majestic tall ship is the chance to actively participate in a safe and supportive environment! The permanent crew is professionally trained, so while guest participation is certainly encouraged, you may also just relax and enjoy the view. And for those worried about their physical ability to hoist the sails, there are a host of other chores on board. Like, for example, shoring up ropes, preparing landlines and keeping watch. During the longer Atlantic crossings, guests work with the crew and take turns participating in the night watch system.

11 days

South Europe

Mileage trip: from Portugal to Monaco (approx. 1000 nm)

Join Blue Clipper for an adventurous sailing holiday on a traditional tallship, from Portimão, Portugal to Monaco. This active sailing experience is ideal for anyone who wants to experience life aboard a traditionally rigged tallship while making considerable sea miles. Sail through the Strait of Gibraltar and along the southern coasts of France and Spain, before ending in Monaco. Immerse yourself in life on board during longer crossings and maybe even some night sailing. There will be some port stops during the voyage, but the exact locations will only be determined once the skipper has a better idea of that week’s weather conditions.

LAST MINUTE

10 days

South Europe

Mileage trip from Monaco to Portugal (approx. 1000 nm)

Join Blue Clipper for an adventurous sailing holiday on a traditional tallship, from Monaco to Portimão, Portugal. This active sailing experience is ideal for anyone who wants to experience life aboard a traditionally rigged tallship while racking up considerable sea miles. Sail through the Strait of Gibraltar and along the southern coasts of France and Spain, before finishing in Portimão. Immerse yourself in life on board during longer crossings and maybe even some night sailing. There will be some port stops during the voyage, but exact locations will only be determined once the skipper has a better idea of that week’s weather conditions. There will be some port stops during the voyage, but the exact locations will only be determined once the skipper has a better idea of that week’s weather conditions.

43 days

Trans-Atlantic

Classic North Atlantic crossing: From Portugal via Tenerife to Barbados

From Portimao, the tallship Blue Clipper sails to Barbados. The journey takes 43 days to cross the open ocean, including a four-day stop in Tenerife and extra buffer days to make the most of the wind.

10 days

Trans-Atlantic, South Europe

Offshore sailing holiday from Portugal to Tenerife

From Portimao on the southern coast of Portugal, the tall ship Blue Clipper sails across the Atlantic to the Canary Island of Tenerife. The voyage takes 10 days to cross the open ocean, including extra buffer days to make the most of the wind.