Delivery trip Netherlands – Eckernförde with MARIE GALANTE

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Delivery trip from Steenbergen (NL) to Eckernförde

The season opener: from Steenbergen, the Dutch village where our skipper grew up, to Eckernförde, our home port on the Baltic Sea. Eight nights on board, taking in the Zeeland waters, the North Sea and the Kiel Canal all the way to the Baltic coast. A genuine delivery trip: build up miles, stand watch (if you like) and enjoy a different sailing area every day. Lending a hand on deck is welcome, but not compulsory.

Possible trip itinerary

This is an example of what a trip might look like. We sail according to wind and weather, and every voyage with us is different.

Day 1 · Embarkation in Steenbergen

Sunday, 9 May, welcome on board from 8:00 pm. Getting to know each other, safety briefing and an explanation of the route. We spend the night in the departure harbour.

Day 2 · Through the Zeeland waters

After breakfast we cast off. We make our way via the Volkerak and the Zeeland waters towards the open sea, passing through locks and under bridges.

Day 3 · Out onto the North Sea

The first proper day at sea, heading north. Hoist the sails, organise the watches and settle into the rhythm of life on board.

Day 4 · Along the Wadden Islands

We follow wind and tide along the islands. A chance to practise helming, reefing and navigation. Harbour or anchorage along the way.

Day 5 · Towards the German Bight

Onwards to the north-east across the German Bight. Depending on the weather, we will either make one long passage or put into a harbour.

Day 6 · The Elbe and Brunsbüttel

Up the Elbe with the tide to Brunsbüttel, the western entrance to the Kiel Canal.

Day 7 · Through the Kiel Canal

A relaxed day travelling through the canal, past meadows and woods, with the big container ships for company.

Day 8 · Into the Baltic Sea

We leave the lock at Kiel-Holtenau and head out into the Baltic Sea. The final day of sailing takes us across Kiel Fjord towards Eckernförde.

Day 9 · Arrival in Eckernförde

A last breakfast on board. On Monday, 17 May at around 12:00 noon we moor up in Eckernförde and say our goodbyes.

Highlights

Nine-day delivery trip from the Netherlands to the Baltic Sea
Zeeland waters, North Sea, Wadden Sea and the Kiel Canal
Start of the Baltic Sea season — Ascension Day week
Real miles: night sailing and standing watches possible
Arrival in Eckernförde, our home port

Special Features

Boarding in Steenbergen: Sunday evening, 9 May 2027, 8:00 pm

Arrival in Eckernförde: Monday midday, 17 May at 12:00 noon

Included in the price:

8 nights on board
Full board with everyone pitching in (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Coffee, tea and water
Supervision by an experienced captain/deckhand
Harbour, lock and canal fees, as well as fuel
Final cleaning
Bed linen

Not included in the trip price:

Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
Travel/cancellation insurance
Towels
Travel to and from the boat