| Embark | Disembark | Vessel | Duration | Voyage No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 03-10-2026, 19:00Kiel, Germany | Sat 10-10-2026, 10:00Copenhagen, Denmark | Eye of the Wind | 7 Nights | EYE26/36 |
Enjoy some early Autumn sailing from the Baltic end of the Kiel Canal, to the Danish capital. A week on board gives plenty of time to get to grips with life on board, and learn as much as you want to from the welcoming professional crew. Explore Kiel Bay and the beautiful Danish islands, and use Eye of the Wind as a base from which to explore the fabulous city of Copenhagen.
| Vessel type / Rig | 2 Masted Brig |
| Guest Berths | 12 |
| Beam | 7.01m (23ft) |
| Draft | 2.7m (8.9ft) |
| Overall Length | 40.23m (132ft) |
| Year Built | 1911 |
Known as the gateway to the Baltic Sea, Kiel is a bustling port city. Rich in maritime history and culture, it’s a fine place to spend a day or two before your voyage. Eye of the Wind will moor up in Holtenau on the western shore of the Kiel Fjord. If you’ve time before you board, a stroll to the small Holtenau lighthouse is lovely- there are often old cargo sailing ships and schooners moored at the quay. You could also spend time at Falckenstein beach, and watch all the comings and goings of the fascinating marine traffic entering the Kiel Canal.
Stepping aboard Eye of the Wind, you’ll get to know your fellow crew over dinner and receive a full safety briefing, plus an up to date itinerary based on the latest weather forecast.
To start the voyage, you’ll sail past the green and white Friedrichsort lighthouse towards the Baltic Sea. Near the island of Fehmarn, Eye of the Wind crosses the invisible border between German and Danish waters. After an eventful day under full sail, you’ll set a course for the south coast of the Danish island of Lolland. The ship will find a mooring for the night in the small medieval town of Nysted. From here you’ll have a marvellous view over the Fehmarnbelt, the Rødsand offshore wind farm, the old provincial town and Ålholm Castle.
The captain decides the course of each day’s leg and an accessible harbour or anchorage for the night. This is based on the current wind and weather conditions and – whenever possible – the wishes of the guest crew.
From the first evening aboard, guests on Eye of the Wind are part of the crew. The professional captain and crew will teach you what you need — how to handle lines, how sails are set and trimmed, how the watch system works and why it matters. You take the helm, put your weight into a halyard, and learn to read the water ahead. The physical demands are moderate, and the pace is set by the sea rather than a printed schedule.
After sailing around the Falster peninsula and the chalk cliffs of Møns Klint, Eye of the Wind changes course to the north, finally reaching the Øresund before mooring in Copenhagen.
Denmark’s capital is famous for many things but the ‘Little Mermaid’ has to be the key spot for sailors! Also worth a visit is Indre By, the city’s historic centre, which includes Frederiksstaden, an 18th-century rococo district, home to the royal family’s Amalienborg Palace.
The itinerary provides for arrival in Copenhagen on Thursday evening (8 October) or Friday morning (9 October). This way you have a full day to explore the sights of the city, without having to book an additional night in a hotel.
October marks the beginning of the Baltic’s autumn season, with crisp, invigorating air and dramatic skies. Daytime temperatures will sit around 11–13°C, and once the sun goes down you’ll feel it — nights on deck will be closer to 6–8°C. Winds in early October tend to come from the southwest to west, typically a comfortable Force 3–4 — enough to make for satisfying sailing — though passing weather systems can bring a livelier Force 5 or 6, particularly as the season’s first autumn depressions begin to track through the region. The water can get choppy when the wind picks up (though a big ship like Eye of the Wind will ride this much easier than a small yacht). Rain is pretty regular in October — expect showers on most days of the passage, though rarely prolonged.
On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best and safest sailing routes for the forecast. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights described above, but when it comes to sailing, you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description provided is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or prior experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. As such, the scheduled joining ports, routes, activities and/or destinations may be altered. Due to the complexities of weather systems, this may be at very short notice.
Whether you are an experienced sailor or a complete beginner, the professional crew will train you to be guest crew from the moment you arrive, with the intention that everybody works together to sail the ship. The common thread to all Classic Sailing holidays is ‘Hands on’ participation on ships that use ropes, blocks and tackles and ‘people power’ to set sail. For more on this, see our article ‘What is a Hands-On Sailing Holiday?’
We cater for a wide range of ages and physical abilities and how much you are expected to do varies a bit between vessels. See the vessel tab above which explains all about the ‘sailing style’ and what to expect in terms of hands on participation. There is a lot of information about day to day life, the ships facilities and accommodation on Eye of the Wind’s vessel page.
Kiel is a city with real maritime heritage and several historical landmarks, most notably the Kiel Canal, the world’s busiest man-made waterway. Kiel also hosts the world-famous Kiel Week (Kieler Woche), one of the largest sailing events in the world. This week-long celebration brings together sailing enthusiasts and tourists, offering concerts, markets, and cultural exhibitions.
Make the most of your visit: find out about all the local must-sees through the city’s official website.
Denmark’s capital is a great city and one in which you could easily spend months. If you’ve only got a day or two it can be hard to choose what to do! In the historic Tivoli gardens you will find merry-go-rounds, a Ferris wheel, many restaurants, an open-air theatre and a concert hall. Copenhagen’s new main attraction is ‘Den Blå Planet’ (The Blue Planet); this enormous aquarium is a fascinating place to visit. Then of course you’re almost obliged to hire a bike and cycle around the the city!
Practical Advice for Eye of the Wind
Practical Advice for Covid 19 and Eye of the Wind
Suitcases take up a lot of room in a cabin, so it is better to uses soft bags in a ship. A small rucksack for going ashore is useful.
All the power to your plug sockets comes from the ship's generator which runs on deisel. The less the generators have to run to top up power, the nicer it is for the guests on board and also greener for the planet. Please don't bring loads of hairdriers, electric devices to charge.
There is no internet on board whilst at sea.
The Captain's style was excellent.. so skilled, authoritative but never shouty, always caring, kind, funny & interested in people. I was So impressed that the crew were majority of girls, so strong, brave, knowledgeable & keen. 20yrs ago there might have been 1 or 2 token girls in crew & now they run the ship!
Boys also wonderful of course & chef Dennis was excellent. Im old enough to be Granny to most, but no ageism, sexism or patronising attitudes so thankyou for that.
The stops on the Danish islands were good use of time. So clean, green, pretty, & v.friendly. Unfavourable wind meant we couldn't sail as much as hoped but last day we got 12 of 15 sails up. Helming a tall ship in full sail is such a privilege. Wow.!
What a beautiful experience. Memories are priceless.
Naomi - Baltic Sea Spring 2026
Hello all at Classic
The trip went very well and was a great experience.
Everything was very well done, great captain, crew and guests.
Sea shanty singing lead by Matthew from the King's Pond Shantymen!
Best wishes, Bob. Eye of the Wind, Cadiz to the Canary Islands November 2024
A fabulous adventure! Words cannot convey the experience.
John, Tortola to Bermuda
Tortola to the Azores! What a great time. Thanks to Captain Pit and the crew. An awesome adventure with awesome people!"
F Coutreau
What a wonderful, lovely, great, awesome trip we've had from Malaga to Lanzarote! I loved and enjoyed every minute.
Thanks again for this wonderful experience. I miss you guys!
Andrea
Now that was a voyage! The EYE crew - all 10 - five women and five men - embody two words:
COMPETENT and KIND
And such a beautiful ship. Thank you beyond measure
Susan
With red sails against a blue sky, Eye of the Wind is a photogenic ship. If you have any new images we would love to see them since Eye of the Wind has only recently returned to our website.
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