Life on Board Iris

Our tall ship sailing holidays on Iris are perfect for the adventure traveller wanting to see amazing destinations while learning the ropes of a traditionally rigged vessel. Sailing with Iris is one of discovery, comfort and goodness. Built in 1916 as a herring drifter, Iris has undergone many transformations over the years and she is now a modern charter vessel exploring the Baltic Sea under sail.

Life on board

Sailing with tall ship Iris is perfect for the adventure traveller looking to explore harder-to-reach destinations under sail. With private cabins, she’s great for solo travellers and active couples alike looking for new adventures and exhilarating experiences.

Getting involved

Iris is owned and skippered by sailing couple, Jans and Liv. They have been sailing traditional tall ships for many years all over the world and are well-versed in sailing the Baltic Sea with guests.

They invite guests to get actively involved with all aspects of sailing the ship. From hoisting the 9 sails, taking the helm, learning some basic navigation and rope work – there is no experience needed to climb aboard!

Sleeping and Relaxation

Below decks, Iris has been carefully considered from her previous life as a live aboard, making her communal spaces generously sized and comfortable. You’d be hard-pushed to associate the space with a historic working cargo vessel! A large sofa area and a bespoke dining table sit in the amidships and thanks to the ceiling hatches, it receives plenty of natural daylight, making it pleasantly bright. The spacious salon provides ample room for group games and evening entertainment on board.

With an impressive and well-equipped open-plan galley, crew and guests work together, taking turns to cook for everyone. Preparing meals on board creates a homely atmosphere, allowing interaction with fellow guests, fostering better connections, and providing a truly traditional ship experience.

Iris’ 6 cabins are havens of cosiness, equipped with two comfortable single beds and a private washbasin. All cabins share two separate toilets and two separate showers and when in port, it is possible for guests to use marina facilities if they wish at a small extra fee.

For extra entertainment, Iris is also the proud owner of a cooled beer tap, an extensive games collection, an accordion, and a guitar! She has a stand-up paddle board for coastal exploration on taster voyages, and if guests are looking for that historic tall ship experience, she even has a few hammocks too.