Hands on Classic Sailing Experience
Short Breaks
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Liverpool, UK
Join TS Maybe for this hands on classic sailing experience across the Irish Sea.
| Ship | Under 25 | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Maybe | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2019 | September 12, 2019 | 2 |
Hands on Classic Sailing Experience
10th September 2019 - 12th September 2019
Voyage Highlights
- Cross the Irish Sea on a Classic Tall Ship
- Learn new skills
- Experience life as a crew member on onboard a classic tall ship
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.
This short voyage begins in Belfast, where you will first set eyes on TS Maybe and meet the other crew members. Following safety briefs and unpacking it will be time to set sail on your adventure. Sailing the Irish Sea is full of opportunities and challenges, but there will be amazing scenery and beautiful anchorages along the way. The wind will dictate the passage that you take from Belfast to Liverpool.
You will be fully immersed into every aspect of sailing and living on board a traditional Tall Ship. Set the sails, take the helm, cook delicious meals in the galley, learn seamanship skills and help to keep the vessel ship shape and Bristol fashion!
What is included in the voyage cost:
- Accommodation and all meals on board Tall Ship Maybe
- Sailing tuition and supervision from fully qualified crew members
- Third party liability Insurance
- Use of waterproofs and safety equipment
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Merchandise available to purchase on board
- Excursions and meals onshore, unless otherwise stated
SAFETY INFORMATION
Maybe Sailing is an experienced provider of residential activities. We operate within a structure of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies. Every year our vessels are inspected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and we carry all the required life saving appliances and medical supplies to certify the vessel to Category 0 standards. This means that the vessel can is certified to sail anywhere in the world!
All activities have been risk assessed and we can provide copies of these assessments, as well as vessel and insurance certification, on request.
Maybe Sailing is an approved provider for many local educational authorities. Our staff are experienced in working with young people as well as in seamanship and all have enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks. They will work with everyone on your voyage to ensure that you have a safe and really enjoyable adventure at sea.
All trainees receive full safety briefings before the boat leaves the port. This includes briefing in life saving appliances, life-jackets and what to do in emergency situations on board.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Liverpool, UK
Embark Travel Information
Belfast, Northern Ireland
By Air to Belfast
Flights from all major UK and European cities arrive at either of Belfast’s two airports. Belfast International (belfastairport.com) is 19 miles from the city centre, with the Airport Express 300 bus shuttling between the two every 15-30 minutes during the day and 30-60 minutes at night for £7.50 single, £10.50 return (translink.co.uk). A taxi to the city will be about £28. From George Best Belfast City Airport (belfastcityairport.com), three miles from the city centre, the Airport Express 600 shuttles to the city centre every 30-60 minutes for £2.50 single, £3.80 return.
By Ferry to Belfast
Stena Line (stenaline.co.uk) sails up to six times a day between Belfast and Cairnryan in two hours 15 minutes using state-of-the-art super ferries, and up to twice a day between Belfast and Liverpool. Ferries arrive in the docks, a 15-minute drive or about £10 in a taxi to the city centre. P&O (poferries.com) sails up to nine times a day from Cairnryan to Larne, and twice a day from Troon to Larne from the end of March to end of September, with a connecting train from Larne to Belfast.
Nearest Transport & Accomodations
- Nearest Airport: George Best Belfast City Airport (2.5km)
- Nearest Rail Station: Titanic Quarter Train Station. (2km)
- Nearest Bus Station: Europa Bus Centre (2km)
- Belfast Cabs: +44 (0) 7446014761
- FonaCAB (Belfast) Ltd: 028 0933 3333
- Nearest Hotel: Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter.
Disembark Travel Information
Liverpool, UK
How to get to Liverpool
Liverpool is a large city in the North West of England, serviced by an international airport and great rail and bus links. Once you arrive in the city centre, make your way down to the waterfront where you will find Tall Ship Maybe berthed in the Albert Dock, usually opposite the Maritime Museum.
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only nine miles from Liverpool city centre and offers over 60 inbound UK and European routes. Carriers such as EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, FlyBe and Blue Air offer convenient and cost-effective air travel from most major European cities.
Manchester Airport is only 45 minutes from Liverpool city centre and offers many direct long haul routes in to the North West. Carriers include British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and KLM.
Rail
Travelling to Liverpool by train has never been easier or faster, when it’s only 2 hours 13 minutes from Central London on Virgin Trains’ state-of-the-art tilting Pendolino trains.
London Midland Trains, Transpennine Express and Northern Rail also run routes into Liverpool from all major UK cities.
