Elegant

Sailing means adventure, experiencing nature and relaxation. Nowhere is this experienced more than on a traditional sailing ship like the two-masted clipper ELEGANT, which has braved wind and weather for over 100 years. After years of service as a coastal freighter on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, carrying cargoes including potatoes and beetroot, the Elegant was converted into a charter ship in 1994.

Today, the ship has 30 beds in 9 spacious double cabins and 3 quadruple cabins. All cabins have comfortable beds, a sink with hot & cold water, sockets & central heating. Besides an excellently equipped kitchen, the Elegant also features a large, bright saloon with bar, beer tap, games and a small library. In addition, the Elegant also offers various seating options on deck.

Charter the entire ship for your sailing trip, corporate outing, class trip or wedding party and book a very special experience. Of course, the Elegant is also an excellent “event location” for day trips of up to 55 guests. Everything is possible! The crew ensures that you feel at ease on board at all times and also arrive safely again.

Ship Type
Two-masted Clipper
Ship type
Flat-bottomed ship
Sailing area
Baltic Sea
Board languages
English, German

Prices for groups (for max. 30 persons)

You can hire the Elegant for a group cruise on the Baltic Sea from Stralsund and Kappeln a.d. Schlei. Other departure ports may be possible, depending on the booking schedule.

Prices shown are the rental for the entire ship for the 2025 season on a self-catering basis. A price surcharge may apply for 2026. Send us your request with your desired date. From a day to a week... anything is possible.

DescriptionPrice
Daytrips (5 - 7 hrs)€ 3.800
Weekend (Fri. 20:00 - Sun. 16:00)€ 5.980
Midweek (Mon. 10:00 - Fri. 16:00)€ 7.275
Schoolweek (Sun. 20:00 - Fri. 08.30)€ 7.275
Week (Sat. /Mon. 10:00 Fri./Sun. 16:00)€ 10.990
9- day (Fri. 20:00 – 2nd Sun. 16:00)€ 15.950 (incl. free preceding night stay)
Overnight stay:€ 705

Included in price

Personnel costs for captain and sailor
Fitted sheet and pillow with cover
1 engine hour per day

Not included in price

Catering
Duvets & towels
Travel to/from the ship
Port fees and tourist tax (approx. € 65 - € 120 per port)
Final cleaning ( € 195)
Additional engine hours (€ 65/h)
Travel/cancellations insurance

Extra's (Optional)

Duvets ( € 18 p.p.)
Towel set, sm. and l. towel & shower gel (€ 8 p.p.)
Combi package duvet and towels (€ 23 p.p.)
Care package (household items from washing-up liquid to tea towels, rubbish bags, cleaning products, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, coffee filters)
Bier, 30l cask (€ 115)
Catering (on request)

Crew

Maik Boldt
Captain
Pascal Schmidt
Sailor
Laura Smuda
Sailor

Interior

Cabins
  • 9x 2-person cabins, 3x 4-person cabins
  • Sink with hot and cold water
  • Central heating & 220V sockets
  • Porthole
  • Incl. fitted sheet and pillow with cover
  • For rent: duvets & 3-piece towel set
Saloon
  • Board games & small board library
  • Stereo with bluetooth
  • Bar with beer tap and water tap (still and sparkeling)
  • fridge for drinks
  • Storage space for groceries
  • Freezer
Kitchen
  • Cooker with 6 burners (gas)
  • Large oven (gas)
  • 3 refrigerators
  • Professional coffee maker (2l Bravilor Bonamat)
  • Storage space for groceries
  • Various kitchen utensils and tools
Sanitation

3 toilets
3 modern showers

Exterior

Ship Type

Two-masted clipper

Year built/shipyard

1889/ Duivendijk, Lekkerkerk

Home port

Lemmer

Length/width/depth

37,80m / 6,25m / 1,65m

Masts

2

Sail Area

400m²

Standard Sails

Mizzen, mainsail with wishbone, foresail, jib

Extra Sails

Water sail, staysail

Engine

DAF, 240 HP

Extras on deck

Benches, dinghy, swimming ladder, barbecue, rain canopy & gangway with railing

Sailing trips

Single travellers, families and small groups who want to experience an active yet relaxing holiday on a traditional sailing ship have the opportunity to take part in the following sailing trips. Don’t worry, sailing experience is not necessary – anyone can join! The Elegant is sailed by an experienced and qualified crew who will guide you appropriately. Learn the basics of sailing, climb in the jib net and set the sails. If you want, it is also possible to take the helm yourself under supervision.

30 April
 to 5 May 2025
From
€ 415

LAST MINUTE

  5 days
  Baltic Sea, North Sea
This crossing from Eckernförde takes us via the Kiel Canal, with a possible stopover on the Elbe and/or Helgoland, to Hamburg, where the Hamburger Hafengeburtstag takes place a few days later.
10 May
 to 10 May 2025
€ 95
  1 days
  North Sea
Hamburg’s port is celebrating its 836th birthday. When the port and Hanseatic city invites for this popular birthday celebration, the ‘birthday guests’ gather: a motley collection of traditional ships, most of which come from distant lands especially for this event. Be enchanted on board and experience the grand fireworks from the water. Aboard the Elegant, you will be right there and surrounded by countless other sailing ships.
27 May
 to 1 June 2025
From
€ 699
  5 days
  Baltic Sea
From Kappeln, we continue our way across the impressive Schlei to the Baltic Sea. After that, we let the wind decide where the trip goes. Discover with us the pearls of the Baltic Sea, the Danish islands, each with its own character.
22 June
 to 22 June 2025
€ 75
  1 days
  Baltic Sea
During this unique trip, the Elegant will sail a Regatta with other traditional sailing ships. Come aboard to take part in this and help the professional crew to hoist the sails and beat the competitors.
28 June
 to 28 June 2025
€ 149
  1 days
  Baltic Sea
Kieler Woche takes place from June 21 to 29, 2025, in Kiel and combines the world’s largest sailing event with a vibrant summer festival full of culture and lively atmosphere. A highlight is the Windjammer Parade featuring historic sailing ships, where you can even join the traditional clipper Elegant for a unique maritime experience.
29 June
 to 29 June 2024
€ 85
  1 days
  Baltic Sea
The Kieler Woche traditionally concludes on the last Sunday with the Kieler Woche closing fireworks display, the starry sky over Kiel. Be enchanted aboard the Elegant and experience the fireworks and light show on the water surrounded by countless other sailing ships.
10 August
 to 17 August 2025
From
€ 899
  8 days
  Baltic Sea
Maak je klaar voor een onvergetelijke zeiltocht langs de Duitse en Deense Oostzeekust! We zetten koers richting de Deense eilanden – en met een beetje geluk brengt een gunstige wind ons zelfs tot aan de Zweedse kust. Tegen het einde van de reis maken we een tussenstop op Hiddensee en/of Rügen, om deze unieke natuurparadijzen te ontdekken. Perfecte omstandigheden voor een avontuurlijke en authentieke zeilervaring op ons historische schip!
1 October
 to 5 October 2025
From
€ 439
  4 days
  Baltic Sea
A 4-day trip from Stralsund. In those four days, we can sail once around Rügen, to Hiddensee or, if the wind is favourable, to Denmark.
10 October
 to 14 October 2025
From
€ 439
  5 days
  Baltic Sea
The last ride of the year! This trip will probably take us to Rügen, Hiddensee, maybe to Denmark and then to Ribnitz, at least that’s the plan. From storm to calm, anything is possible and that’s what makes this trip so appealing – the unknown, a real adventure.

Reviews

Amazing

24 April 2025

This wasn’t my first trip on a traditional sailing ship. However, this journey will always stay in my memory. Not only the crew, but also the catering deserves a solid A+. It’s certainly not something to be taken for granted how lovingly everything was prepared by our cook, Claudia. At this point, a big compliment also goes out to the other fellow travelers—for the understanding and consideration shown to and with one another. For me, it’s clear: if my health allows it, I will join the Elegant again on the transfer voyage from the Baltic Sea back to Harlingen.Until then—may you always have a hand’s breadth of water under the keel!Best regards,Eckhard

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