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 (€20 per person)
Towel set, sm. and large towel & shower gel (€9 per person)
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.

10 August
 to 15 August 2025
€ 649
  6 days
  Baltic Sea
This sailing trip along the Baltic Sea coast takes you from vibrant Rostock via the Danish islands to the unspoiled nature of Hiddensee and Rügen. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the charm of a traditional ship, breathtaking views, and a sustainable sailing experience—with the chance to anchor overnight and watch a magical sunset from the water. The journey ends in Sassnitz, where natural beauty meets the international spectacle of the Germany Sail Grand Prix.
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

Back again on the 'Elegant

27 July 2025

Two years after our first trip on the “Elegant”, this time we set course for Denmark.

Captain Maik and the crew – Pascal and Laura – really had their hands full this time: constantly changing weather forecasts, harbors we couldn’t reach, and then those hopelessly unskilled “helpers” on the sails.Well, to be fair – when all the crew members are over 60, hoisting, lowering, and folding sails is quite a physical challenge.The trip, with some rough seas (force 7), heavy rain, but also glorious sunshine – plus a rest/hiking day on Møn – was once again a fantastic experience!As for the onboard catering (all self-managed), there’s not much more to say: it was top-notch, and our kitchen teams really came up with something new every day.We’ll be back! Thank you, you three!

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Dream trip for people with and without disabilities

16 July 2025

12 days, nearly 700 km on the beautiful ship with 30 people. Everything worked out very well; the crew was thoughtful and supportive wherever possible. We cooked for ourselves — and did a great job — so the food hasn’t been rated. The facilities for cooking were excellent. We really appreciated the flexibility regarding the daily schedule and destinations — and the participants’ needs were always taken into account. We’d be happy to do it again!

We dealt in advance with changes to the plan, insurance matters, and clarifications regarding the ship’s suitability for our trip. Rederij van Linschoten provided active support, ensured communication with all parties involved, and, above all, helped find appropriate solutions.

We are completely satisfied and were able to experience another impressive and wonderful adventure.

BoekingsserviceBooking serviceBuchungs- und Beratungsservice
InformatievoorzieningInformation provisionInformationsmaterial zur Reise
AccommodatieAccommodationUnterkunft (Kabinen):
Algemene indruk van het schipGeneral impression of the shipGesamteindruck des Schiffes
HygieneHygieneSauberkeit
CateringCateringVerpflegung
BemanningVrewCrew
Prijs / KwaliteitPrice / QualityPreis-Leistungsverhältnis

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