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Enjoy the fantastic feeling of sailing in historical medieval island city Kuressaare and nearby local islands, in Estonia, center of the Baltic Sea! All inclusive package charter on the 98 feet Estonian Schooner for small groups who search good historic touch, real local food and quality. According Food & Travel Magazine: The most interesting food experience in the area 2023. Echappées Belles France TV5 Island tour 2023 (Estonie - Pearl of the Baltics) (https://youtu.be/8D0ki6qBnXE?si=3jsmt74Qn-1vFB--) Rates: • Minimum order: €1,388 for 4hours (€347/hr) all inclusive (for 15 pers welcome artisan drink, buffet meals, light alco buffet) • 1 entire day up to 40 persons all inclusive €2900 (includes drinks, meals, tour on small island with guide, old open truck cruise). Deposit: • €700 What You Can Expect: Summer navigational season May-September: • Bay cruises with lunch. Sunrise cruises at Bay with dinner. • Special occasions onboard: Weddings, Jubilees, Birthdays, etc. • Tastings for Estonian coastal people and islanders kichen mixed with a Scandinavian food experience. • Corporate events, team-building, seminars, sail-training With our ships, you can arrange both educational and entertaining event. Our steward will take care of your culinary needs with a luxurious selection of maritime-style cookings to tickle your taste-buds. The traditional sailing vessel will give several opportunities for team-building – the art of sailing has always been a teamwork. Truly challenging perspective is the quest for the unexplored island, survival trek – or intriguing wine-tasting on a remote islet beach. • Excursions to the remote small islands of West-Estonian Archipelago (Abruka, Ruhnu, Kihnu). Winter time: We are not sailing, but we have a good place to stay in Kuressaare Yacht Club, which is only 5min walk from Old Town and where is around good view all around the Tallinn Bay and Kuressaare Castle (200m from ship). Winter time our ship is opened for up to 20pax for good occasions: seminars, meeting rooms, party room, small firm parties, Christmas parties. Good cooking, bar and live music available. Just inquiry. What To Expect Onboard: Most beautiful Estonian ship. Hoppet (meaning „Hope“), great sailing ship, which is the last functioning Estonian wooden sailing ship since the WWII. The ship has been restored to its former glory and it took over 10years, finished by 2014. Hoppet was built in 1926 in Estonia by Estonian-Sweden shipmasters. Ship consists of two masts, eight sails, two restrooms, fully equipped galley and 20+ sleeping place on 6 cabins for longer adventure (additional accommodation can be arranged at destination harbors/island). The name comes from the Swedish language - and means Hope. This word representing quite sharp last over 100 years of Estonian history thru wars and latest USSR soviet time. Today the ship is the rare living example of the typical sailing trader (LOA 98ft – 30m, beam 6,5m) in Estonia, offering cozy tar-scented leisure cruises, day-trips and charters certified up to 50 passengers. Our routes include picturesque and unspoiled north coast Estonian Islands. Last years we visited Åland Archipelago (Finland), Gotland (Sweden), Petersburg, Danmark, France, all around Mediterranean and Adrian seas and a long and lusty array of well-known maritime festivals. The Captains Galley Honest cooking - we only accept for our guest's real tastes and real food. Onboard most authentic & handmade food with best organic sources from local islands farms and local fishermen, also available wildlife ingredients from our islands forests. Available local islanders craft beers, artisan ciders and worlds best rums on the bar. Captain also offering his artisan made scnapps. This trip will be assailing back in time with historical touch and mindblowing tasting experiences makes you thinking - was the real food really tasted so that good on these days;) Facilities: Fully equipped Galley, two restrooms, shower, hot/cold fresh water, central heating, 220V/24V. The vessel is equipped with all modern safety equipment according to the Maritime Authority requirements and is certified for the Passenger service. Over 20 beds available in 6 cabins plus crew cabin. We manage the ship restoration using the traditional ways, workmanship, and materials. And our non-profit-org vessel is funded with Your help and Tour ticketing. Entire ship speaker system available, working with CD, radio, Bluetooth, etc. Also available to order live musicians onboard. Please send us an inquiry. Specifications: • Type: Two Masted Historical Schooner • Capacity: up to 50 Passengers (up to 15 overnight) • Usually visiting us 5-15 size groups. • Year: 1926 • Rental Minimum: 4 hours • Length: 78/98 ft (24/30meter) • Beam: 6,5 meters
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
70% refund up to 10 days prior.
Cancellations Policy: 50% refund prior 10days. Full refund in case of the weather preventing safe sailing (according to regulations provided by Maritime Administration). Rescheduling accepted 10 and more days before departure (in case of availability). Safety on Board: Carry-on alcohol of food consumption is forbidden on board. No smoking. Everyone on board must follow the safety regulations as well as instructions given by the Captain. No liability will be accepted in regard to activities (swimming, fishing, diving, etc.) that are beyond the boundaries of the agreed programme. The Captain retains the right to change the schedule without the notice according to the weather conditions or other issues compromising the safety (no refund). The company retains the right to cancel the ticketed cruise with participants less than 25. Full refund provided. Children below the age of 12 are not allowed on board without an adult companion. Adults are considered persons with the age above 18.