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2024 Maybe Liverpool – Greenock

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Where: UK/Scotland
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Join tall ship Maybe for a hands-on sailing adventure from Liverpool to Greenock, Scotland.

Join classic tall ship Maybe in the port of Liverpool for an offshore sailing adventure. Discover the wonder of night sailing under the stars, learn the ropes and help solve tidal puzzles.

This voyage is perfect for those looking to spend more time on the open water, learning new sailing skills and improving existing. Get involved with all aspects of sailing under the friendly guidance of the skippers and crew as she sails up the coast towards Scotland.

  • Fully crewed tall ship
  • Great for couples or solo travellers
  • Private cabins
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Longer hours under sail
  • No experience needed – just a love for adventure!
  • Full Board
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Telephone: +44 (0)1872 487288
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +44 7804 472592

YOUR SAILING AREA

UK COAST to Scotland

Sail up through St George’s channel from Liverpool, offering some great opportunity to take the night watch (with a crew member of course!). Sail under stars, gently swaying with the rhythms sailing a traditional wooden boat at night. There’s a great sense of peace as the ship settles down for the evening and your eyes become adjusted to the night sky with little light pollution from land – its a spectacular sight on a clear night.

This voyage will see mainly open water sailing both by day and night as we sail to reach our destination of Greenock in the Firth of Clyde. Harbour calls and anchorages will be dictated by the weather and tides.

You don’t need any experience to jump aboard but a love for adventure is certainly needed!

Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.

This voyage will be more than 12miles offshore.

Life on board Maybe

Sailing with classic boat Maybe is certainly an enjoyable, hands-on experience and guests are encouraged to get involved with all aspects of sailing this magnificent tall ship. With private cabins and generous communal spaces below decks, she’s perfect for solo travellers, couples or even family groups. The crew are well versed in sailing Maybe with her season running skippered charter holidays and taking Youth Sail training voyages to share this rich maritime history with the younger generation.

Getting Involved

From hoisting the sails to taking the helm, the friendly and knowledgable crew are always on hand to show you the ropes. If you’re new to sailing, don’t worry – the crew will guide you in exactly what to do, even if you’ve never stepped foot on a boat before. Sailing with Maybe is an experience you won’t forget! A beautifully restored classic tall ship, get involved with hoisting sails and being on hand to tack and jibe.


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Sleeping, Eating & Relaxation

Pitch in together with the crew to cook locally sourced produce, fresh fish and home-made bread with hearty home-cooked meals and plenty of tea, coffee and cake!

Below decks is a nod to the traditional tall ship era with decorative wooden panelling throughout. A generous saloon area is great for eating hearty home-cooked meals, sharing sea faring tales or maybe a game of cards with your fellow crew. There are three twin bunk cabins and a fourth 4-person cabin that all share a large shower/toilet.

Read more about what to expect from a typical day and life onboard Maybe.


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What’s included

  • All inclusive meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks)
  • All bedding (pillow, sheets & duvet)
  • Wash Towels
  • Full crew plus tuition
  • Marina and fuel fees
  • All tender trips to and fro the boat
  • Lifejacket
  • Use of stand-up paddle-board

What’s not included

  • Alcohol
  • Swim towels
  • Any flights
  • Transit hotels
  • Travel to and from the boat on the day of joining/leaving
  • Travel insurance
  • Sailing Insurance (Please read our Sailing Insurance page for more information)
  • Crew tips
  • Personal expenses

Kit list

Maybe has limited space within the cabin with no storage for rigid cases so please bring your items in a soft bag or rucksack.

We recommend a travelling light principal with lots of lightweight, easy drying layers. Below is list of recommended items, these are not mandatory and those that have sailed before may have their own preferences!

  • Fingerless gloves for hoisting sails (sailing or cycling are best)
  • Walking boots/shoes for onshore & light shoes/trainers (with good grip)
  •  Waterproof boots or wellington boots (dependent on weather forecast)
  • Swimsuit and swim towel (optional) 
  • Lightweight, quick-dry clothes (base layers, fleece and synthetic tops are both lightweight and quick-drying!)

It can be quite a few degrees colder out at sea so please bring lots of layers even if the forecast seems like a warm week!

  • Warm, windproof and waterproof coat and trousers
  • Sun cream (please consider reef safe, eco products where possible)
  • Sunglasses and a warm hat/cap
  • Small personal first aid kit and any medication you may need
  • Camera/binoculars 
  • Personal wash kit (please consider reef safe, eco products where possible)
  • Charging cables for personal devices
  • A good book to read!
  • Consider a small backpack/bag for onshore exploring

Travel Documents

  •  Please assume full responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements to the country if/as required.

From: Liverpool, UK

To: James Watt Dock, Greenock

GETTING THERE

LIVERPOOL
AIR

Fly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport which is only nine miles from the city centre of Liverpool and is connected to UK and European routes.

Manchester Airport is 45 minutes from Liverpool city centre and offers additional routes by air.

RAIL

Liverpool is very well connected by rail links  including a fast link to/from London (two and a quarter hours).

GETTING HOME

GREENOCK, FIRTH OF CLYDE
BY RAIL

You can travel by rail to/from Glasgow Central or Glasgow Queen Street, depending on where you’re coming from in the country. You can also travel overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper https://www.sleeper.scot/ from London Euston to Glasgow.

Then from Glasgow Queen Street Station and Glagow Central Station take the train to Greenock West.

BY AIR

Glasgow Airport is a approx. a 25 minute taxi ride into Greenock, or catch the No. 926 bus to Renfrew Road (Trident House) and then the No.906 bus to Greenock which takes about 30 minutes.

Direct flights go to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from London Heathrow with British Airways. 

BY COACH/BUS

You can travel by coach to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station from the rest of the UK with National Express  and megabus. You will then need to change for Greenock onto local services operated by McGill’s.

Private: Maybe

Guest berths: 8 Rig: Gaff Ketch

Built in 1929, classic boat Maybe is a beautifully shaped 28m gaff ketch. A strong sea-worthy vessel, she is built with extra strength using steel frames, a hardwood hull and teak decking. After a complete overhaul in 2007 and a restoration to her original Gaff rig in 2011, she now spends her summers sailing Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and winters keeping warm in Spain and Portugal.

She has a rather famous history, once being owned by Jan Jacob Van Rietschoten, father of the flying Dutchman, Cornelis ‘Conny’ Van Rietschoten. Having spent most of her life privately owned sailing around the world, she has been owned by her present owners since 1989.

Guests are invited to get involved with all aspects of sailing Maybe, from hoisting the sails, taking the helm and even some basic navigation. An onboard chef provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, hot breads and cakes throughout voyages, ensuring you won’t be going hungry after a day on the water!

Read more about Life on board Maybe here.

More about Private: Maybe

Are all meals included?

Yes, all meals on board are included in the price. (breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot drinks)

Can you cater for dietary needs?

Yes, please let us know when making your booking.

Are there any added extras?

There's an honesty bar for soft drinks and alcohol.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

4x twin cabins, each has storage and a sink.

Is there a porthole in my cabin?

All cabins have deck hatches.

How many toilet/showers does she have?

There are 2 toilets/showers for guest use.

Are bedding and towels provided?

Bedding and towels are provided. Please bring your own towels for swimming.

Is there a hairdryer on board?

No, please do not bring one. The sea breeze makes a great natural alternative!

Will I be able to wash my clothes?

No, Maybe does not have laundry on board.

Is there heating on board?

Yes.

Do I need to tip the crew?

Tips are not mandatory but are welcomed by the crew!

What language is spoken onboard?

English

Is there WIFI?

No! It's time to disconnect from the modern conforms and reconnect with nature! When within shore range, you should be able to reach 4/5G. Please make sure you have international roaming set up on your data plan.

Can I charge my phone/Camera?

Yes there are UK 3 pin plug in each cabin.

What is the currency on board?

GBP - pounds sterling.

Are there life jackets provided?

Yes.

How do I get on and off the boat?

Maybe is often at anchor so you'll need to be comfortable climbing in and out of the tender dinghy and climbing up the boats step ladder over the gunwale - there will always be a crew member to steady.

Are waterproofs provided?

Yes, for use on the boat only. Please bring a light weight waterproof if needed for going ashore.

Do I need sailing experience?

No, absolutely not! Just a lust for adventure and a want to get actively involved.

Does the boat have any water toys?

Yes, there is a stand-up paddle board for guests to use free of charge.

Will I be sea sick?

Everyone reacts differently but we recommend if you are at all worried to take some medication 24 hours before departure.

Is there an age limit?

We recommend over 8+ years accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio but please check in the office for any under 18's as it can vary from voyage to voyage.

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Call us in the Office on 01872 487288 or email [email protected], and we will be happy to help you find your next adventure!

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Guest Reviews

"Myself and my sister sailed aboard Maybe from Penzance to the Scilly Isles. We had an incredible time. We were both totally new to sailing but keen to get involved and the crew were wonderful at explaining things clearly for us. They were happy to let us do as much as we wanted and ensured we had a varied sailing experience."Alex - 2022
"Had a wonderful time on ‘Maybe’. Crew were fantastic and looked after all of us; catering to our individual needs and abilities really well. Always felt extremely safe. Just a fab experience to sail on a Tall Ship. Special mention to the incredible meals conjured up by our cook. Homemade bread and cakes every day, what a treat!"Rachel - 2022
"I really enjoyed my holiday on Maybe, it was a wonderful 4 days and I am completely hooked on classic yacht sailing now. It was all over too soon but I had a brilliant time. Maybe was simply beautiful and it was a real experience to help with hoisting the sails and sailing her. I can’t praise the crew enough, they went out of their way to give us a good time. Thanks for the sea shanties, the swims and trips to pub in Fowey and St Mawes and a lovely trip to St Just."Sarah - 2022
"What a totally fantastic adventure we had on Maybe. The crew awesome, brilliant teachers and inspiring. Maybe beautiful and exciting. Fellow passengers delightful. What fantastic first sailing experience." Sue - 2022

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