Scotland
The Flying Dutchman, once a herring logger, was launched in 1903. The conversion to a sailing schooner took place in 2004 and the ship was equipped with 10 small but functionally furnished cabins, each with a private bath and all in one shower. The front saloon in the deckhouse serves as a cozy dining room and lounge with upholstered benches for seating all guests. At the stern, you can sit beside Captain Klaas at the wheel and perhaps even steer the 39-m-long vessel for a while.
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Overview
The Flying Dutchman, once a herring logger, was launched in 1903. The conversion to a sailing schooner took place in 2004. The front saloon in the deckhouse serves as a cozy dining room and lounge with upholstered benches for seating all guests. At the stern, you can sit beside Captain Klaas at the wheel and perhaps even steer the 39-m-long vessel for a while.
Overview
- Capacity: 20 passengers
- Size of Boat: 39 x 6.5 m
Decks & Cabin Layout
- Cabins: 10
Cabin Amenities
- Private bathrooms- tiled, all-in-one shower, wash basin, toilet
- Air-conditioning, mirror
- Fresh towel service at mid-week
Boat Features & Amenities
- 2 masts with sails
- Quiet generator
FOOD & DRINK
- Fresh and delicious meals prepared with local ingredients
- Hearty breakfast buffets and either lunch or dinner
- Lunch sometimes consists of a packed picnic to take along during cycling
- Full bar - drinks are tallied and paid for at the end of the week (cash only)
- Dietary requests and restrictions including vegetarian or gluten-free must be communicated at the time of booking.*
*Please note, the kitchens on board are too small to guarantee "no contamination", therefore can not accommodate serious allergies.
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Tours
Tours sailing on Flying Dutchman — 1 to 1 of 1
Moderate–Difficult Bike + Boat Tour in Scotland
On this unique bike and boat tour in Scotland - a true sailing adventure - you begin and end in Oban, a resort town nestled in the hills and formally known as the "Gateway to the Isles." On the tall…
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Bicycles
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Hybrid Bicycles
Cube Nature or exclusively designed trekking bike*
- Step through or horizontal bar (diamond frame) aluminum frame
- Upright riding position
- Selle Royal comfort gel saddle
- Shimano gearing
- 21 - 24 speeds
- Shimano V-brakes
- 28" double-wall rims with Continental top touring tires
Accessories
- Waterproof Ortlieb rear pannier
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
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Electric Bicycle (E-bike)
Orbea, Cube, or FLEX ebike*
- Pedelec
- Aluminum step-through frame
- Upright riding position
- Shimano gearing
- 8 speeds
- Bosch motor and power pack
- Comfort gel saddle
- Hydraulic disc brake
- 28" double-wall rims with puncture-proof touring tire
- 26.4 kg
*Specs vary with brand of bike assigned. It is not possible to reserve a specific brand in advance.
Accessories
- Waterproof Ortlieb rear pannier
- Mudguards
- Pannier rack
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
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Accessories
All bikes are equipped with a pannier bag. These are considered waterproof, however, please note that we can’t be held responsible or any damage that might be caused to any personal belongings like mobile phones, cameras etc. Helmets are available in limited numbers so these must be reserved in advance.
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Reviews
Nadia R.
7 years agoVerified Reviewer
