From Bremerhaven to the Scottish metropolis of Edinburgh. That doesn't just sound adventurous, but is actually a special trip for true connoisseurs. The distance we will cover with our POLARIS in one of the world's most challenging sailing areas is just under 500 nautical miles. Depending on the wind and weather, you will experience the long passage on the open sea, but also scenic stages through the fabulous coastal region of Scotland and possibly a stopover on Germany's only offshore island, Heligoland. Book your berth or cabin now and become part of this extraordinary adventure on our exclusively equipped expedition yacht POLARIS.

Expected course of the trip:

We are sailing northwards from Bremerhaven out into the North Sea on the POLARIS. Wind and weather permitting, we will first make a stopover on Heligoland before embarking on the long non-stop leg across the North Sea to Edinburgh. Along the fascinating coastal landscape of the Firth of Forth, you will experience the Scottish nature and way of life at first hand. Our journey will end in Edinburgh, the Scottish metropolis and national capital. Depending on the weather and the schedule, it may be necessary to cover longer sections of the journey under engine. Total distance: approx. 500 nautical miles.

This extraordinary trip is led by our professional skippers Guido Dwersteg and Axel Hachenberger.

Services included:

• Stay and accommodation on an ultra-modern and exclusively equipped expedition yacht from GARCIA. A ship in a class of its own, which you will not find anywhere else in the world for bookable sailing holidays.

• Accommodation in a spacious berth with double occupancy in the respective cabin category (aft cabin or owner's cabin in the bow). Cabin description and pictures.

• Alternatively, all cabins can also be booked for exclusive single use (1 person), subject to availability. Cabin description and pictures.

• Provision of a high-quality and regularly maintained automatic lifejacket with integrated AIS transponder.

• Provision of all prescribed and standard safety and rescue equipment. Naturally as good as new and regularly serviced.

• Professional ship management and supervision by two experienced professional skippers. All crew members receive a comprehensive on-board and safety briefing.

• Use of all on-board facilities of our expedition yacht POLARIS, e.g. central heating, bathrooms, WI-FI, satellite telephone (only for offshore trips), water maker, generator, 220 V on-board power, area guide, nautical charts, etc.

• Not included are Costs for travelling to and from the destination, costs for provisions, drinks, diesel, demurrage, fees incurred and other undertakings. With the exception of travel costs, these expenses are allocated to the on-board fund, to which all guests contribute equally. The main skipper is also catered for from the on-board fund. The catering costs for the co-skipper are covered by HS-Segelreisen GmbH.

• If you have any further questions, please read our Frequently Asked Questions or get in touch with us.

Information on arrival and departure:

When planning your journey, please note the different departure and destination ports (Bremerhaven -> Edinburgh). You can reach Bremerhaven quickly and easily by train or car. The return journey from Edinburgh is then usually by flight from the international airport (EDI). In this respect, we recommend the usual booking portals for your research. Sometimes it also makes sense to search for flights directly on the websites of the relevant airlines to obtain additional allotments or a cheaper price.