Out Of The Ordinary
Expedition Sailing in the High North & Arctic
Step on board Saeftinghe and become part of the voyage.
Find your type of sailing voyage
Inspire
Step away from routine and experience sailing in its purest form. Inspire voyages combine accessible sailing with exploration, connection and time to take in the surroundings.
Inspire in a nutshell
- For individuals, families and small groups
- Known start and end destination
- Active participation in sailing
- Time for stopovers and exploration ashore
- Small group (max. 8 guests)
- Accessible introduction to expedition sailing
Exclusive Adventure
Your group. Your route. Your expedition. With the entire ship at your disposal, you shape an experience that goes beyond standard travel.
Exclusive Adventure in a nutshell:
- Full ship charter
- Tailor-made voyages
- Multi-day expeditions
- Designed around your group
- No day trips, only full immersion
Delivery/Milebuilder
Not every voyage is about slowing down. Some are about moving forward with intent.
These are pure sailing journeys where distance, rhythm and progress define the experience.
Delivery in a nutshell
- Voyage from A to B with a clear objective
- Strong focus on sailing and navigation
- Limited stops, minimal time ashore
- Full participation as crew
- Ideal for building nautical miles
- Raw, no-nonsense sailing experience
Sail Training
Because to discover is to live. Sail Training is about development through real experience at sea.
Sailtraining in a nutshell
- For young people
- Focus on teamwork and responsibility
- International context (e.g. Tall Ships Races)
- Personal growth through challenge
- Life-changing experiences at sea
Events
Step on board or meet us ashore and discover the world behind the voyage.
Events are moments where you meet Saeftinghe, explore the ship and connect with the crew.
Events in a nutshell
- Meet Saeftinghe during events, on board or ashore
- Meet the crew
- Discover life on board
- Entry point into expedition sailing
Choose Your Level of Challenge
Not every voyage demands the same level of effort.
Our iceberg system gives you a clear indication of intensity, endurance and conditions.
1 iceberg, Accessible Exploration
A voyage where sailing and exploration go hand in hand.
- Day sailing, no night watches.
- Time to fully explore each location
- Combination of sailing, nature and shared discovery
- Focus on sailing, nature and shared discovery
- Ideal as an introduction and for experienced sailors
2 icebergs, Real Adventure
A step deeper into expedition sailing. Crossings may include one night at sea.
- Increased intensity
- Requires flexibility and resilience
- First true expedition feeling
3 icebergs, Full Expedition
Extended crossings and demanding conditions. This is where sailing becomes truly raw.
- Multi-day crossings
- Sometimes physically and mentally demanding
- Experience required
- Exposure to real Arctic conditions
Out Of The Ordinary
Expedition Sailing in
the High North & Arctic
Step on board Saeftinghe and become part of the voyage.
The Experience
Sailing with Tallship Saeftinghe is never ordinary.
Every voyage is built around participation, connection and real progression at sea.
You don’t just travel, you take part. You steer, navigate, set sails and move forward together as a crew. Each journey brings people into a shared rhythm where trust, responsibility and teamwork are essential.
Our focus lies in the High North and the Arctic. Raw landscapes, changing conditions and long distances define the experience. Here, you step away from routine and enter a world where nature sets the pace.
This is where people disconnect from the expected and reconnect with what matters: challenge, simplicity, reflection and shared achievement.
Find your type of sailing voyage
Inspire
Step away from routine and experience sailing in its purest form. Inspire voyages combine accessible sailing with exploration, connection and time to take in the surroundings.
Inspire in a nutshell
- For individuals, families and small groups
- Known start and end destination
- Active participation in sailing
- Time for stopovers and exploration ashore
- Small group (max. 8 guests)
- Accessible introduction to expedition sailing
Exclusive Adventure
Your group. Your route. Your expedition. With the entire ship at your disposal, you shape an experience that goes beyond standard travel.
Exclusive Adventure in a nutshell:
- Full ship charter
- Tailor-made voyages
- Multi-day expeditions
- Designed around your group
- No day trips, only full immersion
Delivery/
Milebuilder
Not every voyage is about slowing down. Some are about moving forward with intent. These are pure sailing journeys where distance, rhythm and progress define the experience.
Delivery in a nutshell
- Voyage from A to B with a clear objective
- Strong focus on sailing and navigation
- Limited stops, minimal time ashore
- Full participation as crew
- Ideal for building nautical miles
- Raw, no-nonsense sailing experience
Events
Step on board and discover the world behind the voyage.
Events are moments where you meet Saeftinghe, explore the ship and connect with the crew.
Events in a nutshell
- Visit the ship during events
- Meet the crew
- Discover life on board
- Entry point into expedition sailing
Sail Training
Because to discover is to live.
Sail Training is about development through real experience at sea.
Sailtraining in a nutshell
- For young people
- Focus on teamwork and responsibility
- International context (e.g. Tall Ships Races)
- Personal growth through challenge
- Life-changing experiences at sea
Choose Your Level of Challenge
Not every voyage demands the same level of effort.
Our iceberg system gives you a clear indication of intensity, endurance and conditions.
1 iceberg, Accessible Exploration
A voyage where sailing and exploration go hand in hand.
- Day sailing, no night watches.
- Time to fully explore each location
- Combination of sailing, nature and shared discovery
- Focus on sailing, nature and shared discovery
- Ideal as an introduction and for experienced sailors
2 icebergs, Real Adventure
A step deeper into expedition sailing. Crossings may include one night at sea.
- Increased intensity
- Requires flexibility and resilience
- First true expedition feeling
3 icebergs, Full Expedition
Extended crossings and demanding conditions. This is where sailing becomes truly raw.
- Multi-day crossings
- Sometimes physically and mentally demanding
- Experience required
- Exposure to real Arctic conditions
Why Saeftinghe?
Saeftinghe is not built for comfort alone, she is built to go further.
Her steel hull, full keel design and expedition setup make her capable of operating in demanding northern waters. Stability, reliability and endurance are at the core of her design.
Inside, a warm and functional interior supports life at sea over longer periods. Outside, a protected deckhouse allows continuous watchkeeping in all conditions.
This balance between strength and livability creates a vessel where real voyages are possible, not simulated.