Twister

The Twister is a 35-metre-long two-master, originally built in 1902 as a traditional wooden fishing vessel. In 1998, the ship underwent an extensive transformation, converting the two-masted schooner into a luxury sailing vessel with the look and feel of a yacht.

The Twister stands out for its speed and reliability. The ship has an upper deck with numerous seats right by the steering wheel, as well as a lower deck with a spacious seating area. With a capacity of 20 people for overnight stays and 55 people for day trips, the Twister offers more than enough space. Inside, you will find a saloon with a ship’s own bar, a seating area in the wheelhouse and a well-equipped galley. The cabins are each equipped with their own sink, and a pleasant night is guaranteed in the comfortable berths.

Whether at the helm, on deck or in the cosy saloon, this welcoming vessel provides the perfect setting for families, companies, clubs or friends. Thanks to its modern rigging system and graceful lines, the Twister is excellent both in the Baltic and on global waters.

You can book the Twister for a group trip on the Baltic Sea, sailing cruises to London or co-sailing trips in the Caribbean.

Ship Type

Schooner

Ship type

Tallship

Sailing area

Baltic Sea, North Sea, Caribbean

Prices for groups (for max. 20 persons)

You can book the Twister for a group cruise on the Baltic Sea from Kiel (Germany). Other departure ports may be possible, depending on the booking schedule.

Prices shown are the rental for the entire ship in the 2024 season on a self-catering basis. Send us your request with your desired date. From a day to a week... everything is possible.

Description	Price
Weekend (Fri. 20:00 to Sun. 16:00):	€ 4.370
Week (Mon./Sat. 10:00 to Sun./Fri. 16:00):	€ 8.100
Midweek (Mon. 10:00 to Fri. 16:00):	€ 5.260
Overnight stay:	€ 500
Day trip (10:00 - 16:00):	€ 3.700

Included in price

Personnel costs for captain and sailor

1 engine hour per day

Bedding

Not included in price

Port fees and tourist tax (per port approx. 60 - 120€)

Final cleaning (150 €)

Catering

Towels

Travel to/from the port of departure

Further engine hours ( 45 €/h)

Travel/cancellations insurance

Extra's (Optional)

Bier (kegs, price on demand)

Interior

Cabins

2 x 2 bed, 4 x 3 bed en 1 x 4 bed
Sink in each cabin
220V European sockets
incl. bed linen on all tours

Kitchen

Gas cooker with 4 burners
Oven
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Coffee maker
Kettle

Sanitation

3 showers
3 toilets

Other

Central heating
Bar with beer tap
Saloon on two levels
Board games

Exterior

Ship Type

Schooner

Year of construction

1902

Home port

Harlingen

Length/Width/Draught

34,80m / 6,20m / 2,60m

Masts

Sail Area

350m²

Standard Sails

Schooner sail, mainsail, foresail, inner and outer jib, staysail

Extras

Dinghy, dining tables on deck, 2 SUPs

Sailing cruises and ferry trips under sail

HIt’s something new, or maybe something old that we had forgotten. A ferry service by sailing ship! A sustainable adventure with a tallship at sea. Because the journey is as important as the destination. And because there is so much more to see and experience while sailing along the way. This is a slow and at the same time adventurous way to travel. Along the way, you can help with the sailing if you like, but lazing around is also allowed. No sailing experience is no problem, the crew will be happy to explain everything to you. Fresh air makes you hungry, and we will spoil you with tasty snacks and good meals along the way. During these trips, you will share a cabin with your fellow sailors. 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms are available on board. You can also book a private cabin for yourself, your partner or your family.

Travelling to the ‘New World’

In January 2025, the Twister will depart from the Netherlands for a (almost) emission-free journey to South America and the Caribbean. With this trip, we want to offer an alternative to flying and take a first step towards sustainable intercontinental passenger transport. At this time of year, a strong trade wind blows from east to west across the Atlantic. So this is the right time to start the crossing. We sail first to South America and explore the coasts of French Guiana and Suriname. Then we visit the most beautiful Caribbean islands. In spring, sea conditions are favourable for sailing eastwards and we sail back again.

The trip is divided into six legs, visiting the most beautiful spots along the route. Of course, it is also possible to combine legs or do the Grand Tour.

Leg 1: Rotterdam – Lisbon 02.01. to 19.01.2025, from €2,250 p.p.

Leg 2: Lisbon – Paramaribo (Suriname) 21.01. to 24.02.2025, from €5,980 p.p.

Leg 3: Paramaribo (Suriname) – Grenada 25.02 to 05.03.2025, from €1,710 p.p.

Leg 4: Grenada – Martinique 06.03 to 14.03.2025, from €2,070 p.p.

Leg 5: Martinique – Sint Maarten 15.03. to 27.03.2025, from €2,900 p.p.

Leg 6: Sint Maarten – Rotterdam 30.03 to 07.05.2025, from €6,100 p.p.

Grand Tour: Rotterdam – Rotterdam 02.01 to 06.05.2025, from €19,900 p.p.

37 days

Trans-Atlantic

Travelling to the new world: leg 6: St. Martin – Rotterdam

Crossing the Atlantic. Stopovers in Bermuda, the Azores and on a Channel Island

6 days

North Sea

Sailing cruise: Amsterdam – Ipswich – Amsterdam

The mini cruise is a 6-day journey in which we sail from Amsterdam to Ipswich. We moor in the centre of Ipswich. After a quick crossing, we will stay docked in Ipswich for two nights, so there is plenty of time to visit the town or take a train to London.

6 days

South Europe

Discover new coasts – sailing trip from Spain to Portugal

This beautiful 6-day voyage takes you past Cape Finisterreen and the fascinating Portuguese coast to warm Lisbon. Board sailing ship Twister in A Coruña to continue your journey to Portugal’s capital while sailing. A trip at the crossroads of culture, sustainability and adventure. The Twister is a sailing training ship: everyone is involved in sailing as much as possible, together we sail to our destination. We sail past the idyllic bays of Vigo and the modern architectural city of Porto lying on the Douro River. We end the trip in the safe port of Lisbon, from where the ship will continue its journey to Brazil!

27 November

to 10 December 2025

€ 2200

14 days

Caribbean, Trans-Atlantic

Sailing across the equator: From Brazil to Trinidad

You know what they say about the equator? That’s where eternal summer reigns. Experience the magic of the equator for yourself, on this two-week trip from Belém to Trinidad. Step aboard in Brazilian spheres and sail along to the stunning Caribbean. Along the way, we sail past a jungle-infested penal colony in French Guiana and the beating heart of Suriname: plenty to discover! Experience the scope of the continent of South America during this crossing, both from the sea and from unique locations.

10 days

Caribbean

Sailing holiday in the Caribbean – Island hopping from Grenada

During this 10-day trip, we will have time to enjoy St Vincent & the Grenadines or sail a little further and tie the ship to a palm tree on St Lucia. Board the beautiful two-masted sailing ship Twister in Caribbean Grenada on 12 December 2025. Discover together the hidden splendor of the authentic Caribbean islands in this area. After all, the great thing about travelling by ship is that you get to places that are difficult to reach from land. A delightful trip with all the clichés you would expect from a Caribbean trip, and more!