Treat yourself to an experience you will never forget

Experience sailing as it was on this beautiful early 20th century Ketch.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery, idyllic anchorages and visit picturesque ports and harbours on this fantastic traditional sailing ship.

Take part and learn how to sail and navigate this grand vessel.

We offer a variety of holidays onboard the Keewaydin from 1 day taster sessions to week long trips around the UK, Ireland and France.

Teamwork is an essential part of the Keewaydin adventure.

The Keewaydin has no mechanical aids, so everything from hoisting the sails, to using the oak tiller to steer this 100 ton vessel is done by hand. The team, made up of you and your new friends, work together to make the adventure happen.

The crew will show you how to sail this 80ft long Ketch, which, with wide decks and solid bulwarks, is able to cope with any sea condition. The ship and all equipment is licenced and fully compliant with the Department of Trade and Industry codes of practice.

Perhaps you would prefer to test your sea legs first?

Day trips are only run in good weather for those people worried about sea-sickness. If you have any concerns please contact us we are here to help.

Experience the pleasures of sailing on the open sea with all the exhilaration of taking charge of this historic vessel.

Sailing on the Keewaydin is not all hard work, we do let you relax as well! It is a holiday and an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests to yours.

The evening meal will be a time to relax and unwind after the day's activities and enjoy the company of your new friends. After the evening meal, we can yarn the evening away with a good bottle of wine and watch the sun setting over the sea. An idyllic end to a busy day!

As if all this weren't enough, there is a wide variety of wildlife to be seen, including dolphins, porpoises, seals and many different types of seabirds.

Once the days work is done and we have relaxed, it's time for bed. Beneath the deck there are a total of 16 berths in 7 cabins, which includes crew quarters, two w/c washrooms and a large open plan saloon and galley area. An oil-fired Rayburn makes the colder nights snug and pleasant.