Hands on Classic Sailing Experience Oban – Belfast
Short Breaks
Oban, Scotland - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Join TS Maybe for this hands on classic sailing experience on the Irish Sea.
| Ship | Under 25 | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Maybe | £125.00 | £150.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2019 | August 6, 2019 | 2 |
Hands on Classic Sailing Experience Oban - Belfast
4th August 2019 -6th August 2019
Voyage Highlights
- Sail the Irish Sea on a Classic Tall Ship
- Learn new skills
- Experience life as a crew member on onboard a classic tall ship
Life on a sailing voyage
On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, Maybe Sailing and Maybe Sailing Youth Initiative cannot be held responsible.
This short voyage begins in Oban, where you will first set eyes on TS Maybe and meet the other crew members. Following safety briefs and unpacking it will be time to set sail on your adventure. Sailing the Irish Sea is full of opportunities and challenges, but there will be amazing scenery and beautiful anchorages along the way. The wind will dictate the passage that you take from Oban to Belfast.
You will be fully immersed into every aspect of sailing and living onboard a traditional Tall Ship. Set the sails, take the helm, cook delicious meals in the galley, learn seamanship skills and help to keep the vessel ship-shape and Bristol fashion!
What is included in the voyage cost:
- Accommodation and all meals on board Tall Ship Maybe
- Sailing tuition and supervision from fully qualified crew members
- Third party liability Insurance
- Use of waterproofs and safety equipment
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Merchandise available to purchase on board
- Excursions and meals onshore, unless otherwise stated
SAFETY INFORMATION
Maybe Sailing is an experienced provider of residential activities. We operate within a structure of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies. Every year our vessels are inspected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and we carry all the required life saving appliances and medical supplies to certify the vessel to Category 0 standards. This means that the vessel can is certified to sail anywhere in the world!
All activities have been risk assessed and we can provide copies of these assessments, as well as vessel and insurance certification, on request.
Maybe Sailing is an approved provider for many local educational authorities. Our staff are experienced in working with young people as well as in seamanship and all have enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks. They will work with everyone on your voyage to ensure that you have a safe and really enjoyable adventure at sea.
All trainees receive full safety briefings before the boat leaves the port. This includes briefing in life saving appliances, life-jackets and what to do in emergency situations on board.
Oban, Scotland
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Embark Travel Information
Oban, Scotland
By Road
- Car – If you are travelling by car you can check out the AA or RAC websites and plan your route.
- Coach – If you are travelling by coach you can visit the Citylink website or phone them on 08705 505050
By Rail
If you come by train, the journey takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. First ScotRail runs trains six times a day from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban (two on Sunday). For times and prices visit the First Scotrail site. You can also phone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website, and they have a good app for smart phones.
By Air
Flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with bargain rates. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. Glasgow also boasts direct flights to and from the United States and from Dubai.You can also fly to Oban directly by private charter flight to Oban Airport at North Connel.
- Glasgow is the nearest large airport to Oban and is approximately 90 miles away. There are good links from the airport to the train and bus terminals in the city.
- Prestwick Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Oban Airport
By Sea
Oban is a busy ferry port with regular ferries to and from the islands of Mull, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist. Many of these ferries also link up with other islands. For more information about the ferries you can visit the Calmac website.
Disembark Travel Information
Belfast, Northern Ireland
By Air to Belfast
Flights from all major UK and European cities arrive at either of Belfast’s two airports. Belfast International (belfastairport.com) is 19 miles from the city centre, with the Airport Express 300 bus shuttling between the two every 15-30 minutes during the day and 30-60 minutes at night for £7.50 single, £10.50 return (translink.co.uk). A taxi to the city will be about £28. From George Best Belfast City Airport (belfastcityairport.com), three miles from the city centre, the Airport Express 600 shuttles to the city centre every 30-60 minutes for £2.50 single, £3.80 return.
By Ferry to Belfast
Stena Line (stenaline.co.uk) sails up to six times a day between Belfast and Cairnryan in two hours 15 minutes using state-of-the-art super ferries, and up to twice a day between Belfast and Liverpool. Ferries arrive in the docks, a 15-minute drive or about £10 in a taxi to the city centre. P&O (poferries.com) sails up to nine times a day from Cairnryan to Larne, and twice a day from Troon to Larne from the end of March to end of September, with a connecting train from Larne to Belfast.
Nearest Transport & Accomodations
- Nearest Airport: George Best Belfast City Airport (2.5km)
- Nearest Rail Station: Titanic Quarter Train Station. (2km)
- Nearest Bus Station: Europa Bus Centre (2km)
- Belfast Cabs: +44 (0) 7446014761
- FonaCAB (Belfast) Ltd: 028 0933 3333
- Nearest Hotel: Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter.
