Are you a true sailing fan and dreaming of a sailing vacation aboard the Clipper Stad Amsterdam? Step aboard as we cross oceans.
BOOK NOWYou as a true sailing enthusiast will undoubtedly find exactly what you are looking for during the ocean crossing with us. The dolphins swimming along in front of the bow, breathtaking cloud formations and vivid rainbows. You will never forget the s stunning sunrises and magical sunsets, as well as the tranquility and sense of freedom only the ocean can give. A unique opportunity to experience the Clipper in all its glory.
You can sign up for one of three shifts to join on watch with the crew and experience real life on board the ship. Stand lookout, at the helm, help out with daily tasks and operations on board, learn about rigging and navigation, and if you want, you can even lend a hand with the maintenance work that is always on the to-do list on a tall ship.
What makes an ocean crossing so incredibly special? The fact that you board with us on one continent and then after several weeks of sailing on another, you go ashore again.
In general, travel is about the final destination. An ocean crossing aboard the Clipper Stad Amsterdam is about the journey!
During the voyage you will find that social connections are quickly made, you soon develop sea legs and the silence on the ocean is no longer deafening.
You may have noticed that an ocean crossing is very similar to our adventure sailing trips. Yes, they are both active and unique in terms of sailing vacations and have a lot in common as far as sailing is concerned. However, there are definitely some differences.
The biggest difference is in the distance you travel and thus the time you spend on board. As to be expected, during an ocean crossing you rack up a lot more miles than during an adventure sailing trip. This also makes it special: you literally travel from one side of the world to the other.
04:00 | Grab your sleep after the red watch |
09:00 | Breakfast in the longroom |
10:00 | The sails are being hoisted, want to help? |
11:30 | Grab some lunch before the red watch starts |
12:00 | Red watch starts |
16:00 | The watch is over, time for your favourite book |
18:00 | Dining in the longroom |
19.30 | Play a game or two! |
20:00 | Early bedtime |
00.00 | Ready for the night watch? |
The price of multi-day trips includes:
– Breakfast with coffee, tea and juices
– Coffee break in the morning
– Lunch
– Coffee break in the afternoon
– Dinner
– Fresh fruit
The ship has modern communications equipment that allows the use of phones and e-mail on board. Up to about 3 miles offshore, everyone’s mobile phone will continue to work. After that, a satellite connection is required to make phone calls. Call charges in that case are €2.50 per minute (for urgent calls only).
The satellite system on board also allows limited Internet through Wi-Fi. However, the connection is slower than you are used to on land. All our guests can send and/or receive 50MB daily at the shipping company’s expense. There is also an option to purchase additional MBs on board. Please keep in mind that depending on the course set there is a possibility that the satellite connection is poor or not working at all. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that you can use the Internet on board at all times.
When booking your trip, we ask you to complete a health declaration. If you provide details on this, the ship’s doctor can contact you to discuss your situation. Based on observations or strong suspicion of a very limited physical condition and related risks, the ship’s doctor may advise the captain to exclude you as a passenger from the voyage. The final decision in this respect lies with the captain. The ship is equipped with a (small) hospital. Our ship’s doctor may ask you again when meeting you on board to inform them as clearly about your use of medication and/or physical limitations, so they can take this into account.
On multi-day sailing trips, there is usually a doctor on board. They will also be able to provide medication against seasickness. Your first point of contact on the ship for any medical questions, among others, is the first officer.
During the welcome speech, the first officer will brief you on safety aboard the ship. Keep in mind after departing that the ship is in motion and therefore things can fall over, slide around, and doors can slam shut. It is advisable to stow your belongings away and not to leave doors open, or in any case never to lean against a doorpost for too long.
Currently, there are no restrictions or vaccination requirements related to COVID-19. However, keeping up-to-date with (booster) vaccinations is still recommended by authorities worldwide.
The safety of our guests and crew has the highest priority. As part of the prevention of contamination, Clipper Stad Amsterdam as an international passenger ship is not only bound to the measures prescribed by the Dutch government and the RIVM but also to the global measures in place for international passenger ships.
We point out that you should at all times be aware of, and act according to, the travel advice that applies to the journeys to and from the ship. This part of the trip is your own responsibility.
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Please keep in mind that unfavourable weather conditions (e.g. insufficient or excess wind) may cause the captain to decide to sail on engine power, or enter/exit a port earlier or later than scheduled.
The ship’s crew stand watch in three shifts. These shifts are called the Red Watch (from 12- 4 AM and PM), the White Watch (from 4-8 AM and PM) and the Blue Watch (from 8-12 AM and PM).
We welcome you to join one of these watches. This way you can fully experience how things work on a ship like the Clipper Stad Amsterdam. Setting or furling the sails, keeping the lookout, setting the course or standing watch: you can take part in it all.
As a member of the Red Watch, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of being at sea and the endless starry skies. On the White Watch, you will experience the break of dawn like you never have before, whilst the Blue Watch means can still enjoy the sailing while maintaining a regular day and night rhythm.
Clipper Stad Amsterdam is a member of SGR. Within the limits of the SGR-guarantee arrangement, the multi-day trips published on this website are covered by the SGR-guarantee. This legally required guarantee means that consumers are assured that their prepaid travel money will be refunded if the other party (the shipping company) due to financial insolvency, cannot fulfil the agreement. The travel prices on the website include a contribution to SGR.
Taking out travel insurance is mandatory at all times on all our sailing trips. The legally required travel insurance you take out should cover medical costs, accidents, and repatriation (article 13.9 of the general terms and conditions). When you take out your travel insurance please make sure that these costs are indeed covered.
In case of cancellation, our usual terms and conditions apply.