Aberdeen UK – Fredrikstad, Norway
Mile and Experience Building Voyages
Aberdeen, UK - Fredrikstad, Norway
Build miles and experience on this adventure from Norway to the South Coast of England. This includes sailing the North Sea and the English Channel.It is a great opportunity to build your confidence on deck and learn invaluable skills from our experienced crew.This is a hands-on voyage full immersion into the ships daily routines and watch system.
| Ship | Per Person Twin En-Suite | Group Cabin (Up To 6 Berths) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £400.00 | £500.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2019 | July 12, 2019 | 5 |
Mile Building and Experience building Voyage
7th July 2019 - 12th July 2019. Aberdeen, UK - Fredrikstad, Norway
Voyage Highlights:
- Become fully immersed in every aspect of life on board
- Plenty of opportunity to learn new skills
- North Sea passage
- Night time sailing
- Escaping technology and the buzz of modern society
Life on a sailing voyage
On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, Maybe Sailing and Maybe Sailing Youth Initiative cannot be held responsible.
Build your miles and learn to handle a tall ship on an offshore passage as you sail with the crew of Blue Clipper from Aberdeen to Norway. This exciting mile-building voyage is for those wanting to experience life at sea and build those miles!
A mile maker voyage is principally to get a ship from A to B, you may make stops along the way but these won’t be known until the conditions for the trip have been determined.
If you are working your way towards the 2500 qualifying miles needed for a RYA yachtmaster exam then this passage is a good way of getting to that target quickly and with considerably more comfort than a large yacht. If this is your aim, remember it will give you open ocean experience but not much coastal navigation or pilotage, but if you combine it with other shorter voyages it is a good string to your bow.
During the voyage you will be spilt up into watches, the normal duty rota is four hours on duty and eight off but this may vary with circumstances and crew abilities. This is a long voyage and you will get into the rhythm of an Ocean Passage with time to unwind. If you like to keep busy then there is always ships maintenance to help with.
What is included in the voyage cost:
- All meals on board Blue Clipper – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Use of safety equipment
- Accommodation in a twin en suite cabin
- All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
- VISA fees
Aberdeen, UK
Fredrikstad, Norway
Embark Travel Information
Aberdeen, UK
Aberdeen can be reached by road, rail, sea or sky and when you get here Aberdeenshire is easily accessible by public transport, taxi or car.
BY AIR
Aberdeen International Airport is located just six miles from Aberdeen city centre and is within easy reach of Aberdeenshire.
The region is well connected globally with daily flights to all major airports including all three London airports, Paris and Amsterdam. The international airport also has many direct routes to most UK cities as well as many key European destinations.
For further information about the destinations you can fly from to Aberdeen, or to book your flight, please visit www.aberdeenairport.com.
BY SEA
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal is located at Jamieson’s Quay directly across from the shopping centre, Union Square and the Aberdeen Railway Station.
The centrally located harbour is where ferries travel regularly to/from the Scottish Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
For more information about travelling from Orkney and Shetland and for ferry timetables please visit www.northlinkferries.co.uk.
BY RAIL
Aberdeen’s railway station, right in the heart of the city, has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities. Travel on one of the hourly trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh or use the east coast line to travel from cities such as York or Newcastle.
Scotrail provides an express rail service direct to Aberdeen from many major cities. For timetables and to book your train tickets to Aberdeen visit the Scotrail website.
Aberdeen can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper. Visit the Caledonian Sleeper website for more information about this service.
East Coast Trains run services along the East Coast Main Line and frequently run trains from cities such as Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and London further details can be found on their website www.eastcoast.co.uk.
National Rail offers rail services to Aberdeen and the surrounding area, perhaps when you get here you may wish to travel to towns including Dyce, Inverurie and Huntly, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details
Disembark Travel Information
Fredrikstad, Norway
Travelling by Air
The closest International airport is Oslo Gardemoen, with flights from a number of European and international airports.
To travel to and from Oslo Gardemoen Airport you can take a bus or train.
Travelling by Bus
Nettbuss is one of the largest bus companies in the Nordic region, with operations in Norway, Sweden and Denmark and about 133 million passengers a year.
In Østfold Nettbuss runs local bus routes, express buses, excursions and freight.
Travelling by Train
There are frequent train departures from Fredrikstad to Oslo, Halden and Gothenburg. Check out NSB’s webpage for prices and timetables.
