Our crew welcomes you aboard in Riga's traditional harbour. Boarding is at 7 p.m., and during the subsequent shared dinner, you'll get to know the crew members and your fellow travellers in a relaxed atmosphere. You'll immediately feel at home in the cosy lounges and on the deck planks of the Eye of the Wind.
You can reach Riga easily by direct flight from many international airports.
Our sailing area: along the Baltic coast to Poland
Shortly after setting sail, we leave the silhouette of Riga with its church spires astern. As we sail down the Daugava towards the sea, we pass warehouses, shipyards, and modern port facilities. Soon the view opens up to the vastness of the Baltic Sea – time to set the first sails. The canvas fills with wind, the rigging begins to hum softly, and with every nautical mile we gain towards the west, everyday life recedes further into the distance.
Our course takes us along the coasts of Latvia and Lithuania. Endless sandy beaches, dune landscapes and dense coastal forests remain visible as a fine strip on the horizon while our ship makes its way across the open Baltic Sea. The steady roll of the waves, the clear air and the rushing of the bow wave create a soothing rhythm. On deck, there is plenty of time for leisure hours: you can read, fill your travel diary, trace the clouds or simply gaze at the wide horizon.
Would you prefer to sail along comfortably or actively? – The choice is yours!
After a safety and sailing briefing from the friendly ship's crew, you are invited to actively participate in onboard life. Under qualified guidance, you will help set, lower, and trim the sails, take the helm, or assist with traditional seafaring crafts. Your assistance is entirely voluntary – you decide the extent to which you wish to participate.
If you want to take things easier, watch the goings-on from a comfortable corner on deck or in the lounge, with a view of the play of wind and waves. The fresh, salty Baltic Sea air whets the appetite: look forward to our excellent onboard cuisine, which provides you with varied dishes daily – some of them inspired by regional specialities along the Baltic coast.
Summer light, sea air and Hanseatic flair
Depending on the route and the weather, stops in various Baltic Sea ports are possible along the way – for example, in the Lithuanian port of Klaipėda or on the Swedish island of Gotland. When you go ashore, you will experience the beauty of the Baltic Sea up close: wide beaches, soft sand under your feet, the roar of the surf and the scent of pine forests reaching down to the water. A walk on the dunes or a refreshing dip in the Baltic Sea are absolute musts.
In calm seas, we spend a night at anchor in a sheltered bay – subject to the prevailing weather conditions, this is a special highlight of any sea voyage. The ship lies still, while above us the sky slowly changes from blue to gold and finally to deep darkness. Perhaps you'll spot seabirds or passing ships, along with a drink from the onboard bar – this is what true seafaring romance feels like. And the breakfast "in the middle of the ocean" tastes even a bit better the next morning than it does in port.
The further west we sail, the more frequently we cross historic Hanseatic sea routes. Eventually, the silhouette of the Polish Baltic coast emerges on the horizon, and a little later, the first signs of the city of Gdańsk appear: harbour buildings, cranes, warehouses. We sail through the harbour facilities towards the city centre before reaching our designated berth.
Gdańsk welcomes us with a unique blend of maritime history and vibrant present day: magnificent Hanseatic facades, narrow alleys, churches, gabled houses, and a colourful hustle and bustle along the Motława riverfront. After disembarking, you'll have the opportunity to extend your stay individually – perhaps with a stroll through the Main Town, a visit to an amber jewellery shop, or a coffee break with a view of the historic harbour crane. Your sailing trip along the Baltic coasts finds its atmospheric conclusion here, in the heart of an old Hanseatic city.
