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

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.

Description	Price
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 big 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)

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

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.

17 April

to 21 April 2025

€ 499

4 days

Baltic Sea

Easter on the Baltic Sea

In 2025, for the first time, you will have the chance to look for Easter eggs on the Elegant and Danish Islands! A 4-day overnight trip in the Danish South Sea past the islands of Fyn, Lyø and Ærø to Langeland.

LAST MINUTE

5 days

Baltic Sea, North Sea

From the Baltic Sea to the Hamburger Hafengeburtstag

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.

9 May

to 9 May 2025

€ 99

1 days

North Sea

Hamburg Harbour Birthday – Entry Parade

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. Step aboard and experience Hamburg’s port up close aboard a traditional sailing ship during the opening ceremony.

10 May

to 10 May 2025

€ 95

1 days

North Sea

Hamburger Hafengeburtstag – Fireworks tour

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.

5 days

Baltic Sea

Ascension sailing in the Danish South 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

Kieler Woche – Tall Ship Race

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

€ 5000

1 days

Baltic Sea

Kiel Week – Windjammer Parade – for company’s and groups

The windjammer parade is the maritime highlight of the Kieler Woche with around a hundred traditional sailing ships. Barges, brigs and schooners – usually led by the Gorch Fock – sail up the Kieler Fjord in parade formation.

29 June

to 29 June 2024

€ 85

1 days

Baltic Sea

Starry sky over Kiel – Evening tour with fireworks

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.

8 days

Baltic Sea

Sailing from Rostock to Stralsund

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!

4 days

Baltic Sea

Rügen, Hiddensee and Denmark in golden October

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.