| Embark | Disembark | Vessel | Duration | Voyage No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 30-06-2026, 19:00Kiel, Germany | Wed 08-07-2026, 10:00Stralsund, Germany | Eye of the Wind | 8 Nights | EYE26/23 |
This short voyage is an excellent way to get a taste of seafaring adventure without huge tossing seas. The Baltic has land and islands all the way around offering sheltered conditions but still a good sailing breeze.
Starting from Kiel, Eye of the Wind will explore the Danish islands of Ærø , Langeland, Lolland, Falster, and Møn, with some fantastic sailing in between. This is a perfect summer sailing holiday, with shoreside adventures and lots of hands-on tall ship experience!
| Sailing Areas | New Zealand |
| 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 whet your appetite for the open sea before you set sail! Eye of the Wind will be in Holtenau on the western shore of the Kiel Fjord. If you’ve time before boarding, 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.
Sail from the Kiel Fjord along the Baltic coasts of Germany and Denmark, visiting the Danish islands of Ærø , Langeland, Lolland, Falster, and Møn . The journey concludes in the waters around Rügen , with our final port of call being the beautiful Hanseatic city of Stralsund .
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.
En route the crew will get you as involved as you like with the sailing of the ship, and will teach you to steer, keep lookout, haul lines and set and trim sails. Eye of the Wind has a fantastic ratio of professional crew to guest crew, so there is plenty of opportunity to get stuck in and learn as much as you want!
The picturesque city centre of Stralsund, with its brick Gothic buildings , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s well worth spending some time hear after you disembark.
The Ozeaneum at the harbour is one of the best aquariums we’ve ever seen. 50 tanks, some of them enormous, with marine life from the Baltic and the North Atlantic. Also they have Humboldt penguins on the roof terrace. Just saying! Within sight of the Ozeaneum lies a special maritime monument: the barque Gorch Fock (I) built in 1933 (since replaced as a Germany Navy training vessel by her newer sister ship, also called Gorch Fock).
Having walked round all of that, you’ll doubtless be thirsty, so why not round off your Stralsund visit with a tour of the Störtebeker Brewery?!
Early July along the Baltic coasts of Germany and Denmark generally brings settled weather, with largely sunny or lightly clouded days, slight seas and a nice sailing breeze of force 3 to 4 (potentially a little stronger in the afternoons with the sea breeze effect). Expect daytime temperatures of 18 to 22°C, occasionally higher in settled spells, dropping to around 13 to 16°C at night. Of course you should always be prepared for conditions to change!
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.
Stralsund is an 800 year-old Hanseatic city, the centre of which is UNESCO world heritage site. There are some fantastic places to explore here, including a remarkable aquarium and the Gorch Fock I museum.
Make the most of your time here: find out about all the local attractions and places to stay through the city’s website.
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.
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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