Our sailing trips to/from Kiel - sailing trips on traditional sailing ships

Kiel is one of Germany’s best-known sailing ports and an ideal starting point for a sailing trip on a traditional sailing ship. Located directly on the Kiel Fjord, the city offers the best conditions for varied sailing trips.

TSC’s sailing trips depart regularly from Kiel, where guests travel together with an experienced crew on historic tall ships. You can actively help with the sailing, get to know life on board or simply enjoy the special atmosphere of a traditional sailing ship.

Sailing experience is not required for a sailing trip from Kiel. The crew will show you all the important steps on board, from setting sail to steering the ship.

Sailing with
from Kiel

Date
Departure & Arrival
Duration
Brief description
Ship
Info/Booking
30.04.2026 20:00 Clock
03.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
3,5 days
Extended sailing weekend on the Baltic Sea
Oban
Extended sailing weekend on the Baltic Sea
Datum
30.04.2026 20:00 Clock
03.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
3,5 days
Ship
Oban
13.05.2026 20:00 Clock
17.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
4 days
Ascension sailing adventure
Swaensborgh
Ascension sailing adventure
Datum
13.05.2026 20:00 Clock
17.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
4 days
Ship
Swaensborgh
22.05.2026 20:00 Clock
25.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
3 days
Setting sail for the Whitsun cruise
Zephyr
Setting sail for the Whitsun cruise
Datum
22.05.2026 20:00 Clock
25.05.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
3 days
Ship
Zephyr
07.06.2026 11:00 Clock
07.06.2026 14:30 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
3,5 hours
Fish Sandwich Cruise in Kiel
Zuiderzee
Fish Sandwich Cruise in Kiel
Datum
07.06.2026 11:00 Clock
07.06.2026 14:30 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
3,5 hours
Ship
Zuiderzee
13.06.2026 10:00 Clock
19.06.2026 15:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
7 days
Sailing around Funen
Oban
Sailing around Funen
Datum
13.06.2026 10:00 Clock
19.06.2026 15:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
7 days
Ship
Oban
19.06.2026 20:00 Clock
21.06.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
3 days
Midsummer on the Baltic Sea
Oban
Midsummer on the Baltic Sea
Datum
19.06.2026 20:00 Clock
21.06.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
3 days
Ship
Oban
03.07.2026 20:00 Clock
05.07.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
2 days
Short vacation on the traditional sailing ship
Swaensborgh
Short vacation on the traditional sailing ship
Datum
03.07.2026 20:00 Clock
05.07.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
2 days
Ship
Swaensborgh
06.07.2026 20:00 Clock
12.07.2026 15:00 Clock
Kiel
Stralsund
6 days
Experience Rügen & Southern Denmark - 1
Zephyr
Experience Rügen & Southern Denmark - 1
Datum
06.07.2026 20:00 Clock
12.07.2026 15:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Stralsund
Duration
6 days
Ship
Zephyr
12.08.2026 20:00 Clock
16.08.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
4 days
Long summer weekend
Swaensborgh
Long summer weekend
Datum
12.08.2026 20:00 Clock
16.08.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
4 days
Ship
Swaensborgh
31.08.2026 20:00 Clock
06.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
6 days
Sailing into the fall
Zephyr
Sailing into the fall
Datum
31.08.2026 20:00 Clock
06.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
6 days
Ship
Zephyr
11.09.2026 20:00 Clock
13.09.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
2 days
Tiessen Race 2026 sailing regatta: Action, wind & community
Kein Schiff zugewiesen
Tiessen Race 2026 sailing regatta: Action, wind & community
Datum
11.09.2026 20:00 Clock
13.09.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
2 days
Ship
Kein Schiff zugewiesen
14.09.2026 20:00 Clock
20.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
6 days
Sailing adventures in the glow of fall
Zephyr
Sailing adventures in the glow of fall
Datum
14.09.2026 20:00 Clock
20.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
6 days
Ship
Zephyr
21.09.2026 20:00 Clock
27.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
6 days
Last winds of the season
Zephyr
Last winds of the season
Datum
21.09.2026 20:00 Clock
27.09.2026 15:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
6 days
Ship
Zephyr
28.09.2026 10:00 Clock
01.10.2026 16:00 Clock
Harlingen
Wilhelmshaven
4 days
Autumn sailing on the Jantje
Jantje
Autumn sailing on the Jantje
Datum
28.09.2026 10:00 Clock
01.10.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Harlingen
Wilhelmshaven
Duration
4 days
Ship
Jantje
02.10.2026 20:00 Clock
04.10.2026 16:00 Clock
Kiel
Kiel
3 days
Sailing weekend on the Oban
Oban
Sailing weekend on the Oban
Datum
02.10.2026 20:00 Clock
04.10.2026 16:00 Clock
Departure & Arrival
Kiel
Kiel
Duration
3 days
Ship
Oban

Sailing from Kiel - even without sailing experience

A sailing trip from Kiel gives you the opportunity to experience sailing on a traditional tall ship at close quarters. If you wish, you can actively help out under the guidance of the crew and get to know various tasks on board – for example, setting the sails, steering the ship or performing simple maneuvers.

Sailing experience is not necessary. The crew will explain the procedures on board step by step and show you how the ship is handled under sail. This will give you a direct insight into traditional sailing.

Of course, there is also plenty of time to simply sit on deck, enjoy the view and let the journey across the water work its magic on you. Many guests appreciate precisely this mixture of an active sailing experience, time to relax and the special atmosphere on board.

Kiel as the starting point for your sailing trip

Kiel is one of the most important sailing ports in Germany and is an ideal starting point for many sailing trips. Located directly on the Kiel Fjord, the trip usually begins shortly after setting sail.

From here, various planned trips lead to different destinations and harbors. Depending on the journey and the duration of the stage, different sections of coast and harbors can be visited.

So the sailing experience begins right in the port of Kiel – as soon as the lines are released and the ship sets course for the first leg of the journey.

Sailing trips from Kiel - between coasts and islands

A sailing trip from Kiel takes you to a diverse sailing area in northern Europe. Various routes can be sailed from the Kiel Fjord, often along the Baltic Sea coast or to the numerous islands and harbors of the Danish South Sea.

The region is known for its varied coastal landscape with small islands, sheltered bays and maritime harbor towns. This results in sailing trips with different stages on the water and interesting stops on land.

Depending on the route and duration of the trip, different islands and coastal towns can be visited. Each trip therefore offers new impressions and different destinations along the coastal landscape.

Sailing trips

Brief note on the area

Some sailing trips from Kiel head towards the Danish archipelago. The region offers many small harbor towns and varied stages between islands and coastal towns.

Please note that although euros are accepted in many larger Danish port cities, change is often given in Danish kroner. If you want to be on the safe side, you can exchange a small amount in Danish kroner (DKK) before the start of the sailing trip.

Discover sailing trips from Kiel

Various sailing trips on traditional tall ships depart regularly from Kiel. The duration of the trips ranges from short day trips to longer stages.

In our overview you will find current sailing trips from Kiel as well as information on the respective ships and itineraries.