Antigua

Crew member in blue Tallship Antigua sweatshirt standing on deck, working with rigging and ropes. Harbor buildings visible in background.

Interior of Antigua ship salon with curved red upholstered benches, wooden tables, brass lamps, and green walls decorated with antlers and framed pictures.

The barquentine Antigua was built in Great Britain in 1957 as a fishing vessel. In 1993, she was converted into a traditional three-masted barque, resulting in an elegant ship with excellent sailing characteristics. The new deckhouse was built in 2021. The 15 comfortable cabins are all located on the lower deck of the 49-meter-long ship. Eight of the cabins have two separate beds, and seven have bunk beds. All cabins are equipped with central heating and a porthole. For safety reasons, the portholes cannot be opened.

The Antigua’s dining and lounge area is located on the main deck. Here you’ll also find the well-stocked bar. If you’d like to feel the breeze on your face, there’s a large furnished deck. Additionally, there’s a deck saloon for cooler weather. Aboard the Antigua, you can expect an experienced, dedicated crew, excellent catering, and a unique sailing experience on an authentic three-masted ship. Modern navigation technology and high safety standards make a voyage on this sturdy vessel an unforgettable adventure.

Deck plan of sailing ship Antigua showing three levels: sun deck on top, main deck with dining area, and lower deck with cabins and bathrooms.

Tour

Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. on the ship, which is located near the city center across from the opera house. After you settle into your cabin, the captain, tour guide, and crew will welcome you with a welcome drink. You will then enjoy your first dinner on board. Afterward, you will receive information about the itinerary, the ship, and safety procedures. Bicycles will be distributed in the evening or the following morning.

After disembarking, you’ll cycle past the Little Mermaid and the Kastellet on quiet bike paths as you head out of Copenhagen. The route runs along the Öresund, but also through wooded areas and idyllic villages inland. Along the way, it’s worth visiting the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art before you reach Helsingør. There, you’ll find the historic city center, the harbor, and the imposing Kronborg Castle, which inspired Shakespeare to write *Hamlet*. The restored harbor buildings, featuring a market and a maritime museum, are also worth seeing.

After breakfast, you’ll cycle along the “Danish Riviera” with its wide sandy beaches to the small harbor of Hornbæk. The route then heads inland through gently rolling countryside to Esrum, where a stop at the medieval monastery on Lake Esrum is well worth it. The route takes you back to Helsingør through fields and past castles and country estates. A shorter alternative leaves you time to explore the city in the afternoon. During dinner, your ship will cross the Öresund to Helsingborg. Upon arrival, take a short stroll through the beautiful Swedish port city.

In the morning, you’ll cycle along the coast of Skåne toward Landskrona. Along the way, you’ll pass beautiful beaches and the former fishing village of Borstahusen with its picturesque fishermen’s cottages. In Landskrona, it’s worth taking a look at the nearly completely preserved 16th-century citadel. Around noon, you’ll take the ferry to the small island of Ven, a true gem in the Öresund. Explore the island by bike and visit artists’ studios, cafés, the whiskey distillery, or the Tycho Brahe Observatory. Since the harbor is too small for the large ship, you’ll be picked up by a tender in the late afternoon. The ship will anchor off the coast overnight.

Today, you and your bicycles will stay on board. Weather permitting, the ship will sail from Ven under the Öresund Bridge toward the southern part of Zealand. Enjoy the ride on the deck of the tall ship. Depending on weather conditions, you’ll head for Køge or Rødvig. Between these two towns lie the impressive white limestone cliffs of Stevns Klint. This sparsely populated region is designated as a Dark Sky Area and offers a magnificent view of the starry sky on clear nights.

If your bike tour starts in Rødvig, the tender will first take you from the ship to shore. From there, you’ll cycle to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Stevns Klint with its chalk cliffs, the village of Højerup, and the famous Cliff Church. The route then continues to Køge, where you’ll have time to stroll through the historic center of this medieval town. If the bike tour starts in Køge, the stage is a bit longer and also leads to the chalk cliffs of Stevns Klint before you return to Køge. In the evening, the ship sets sail for Malmö.

This short, half-day round-trip tour takes you to various sights in the city center and through Malmö’s outskirts to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the Öresund Bridge and the city. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to explore Malmö on your own. The longer day trip takes you along quiet country roads to the lively university town of Lund, one of Sweden’s oldest cities. There, you’ll find the historic center and the magnificent 12th-century cathedral. You’ll cycle back to the ship along the coast—with a chance to enjoy an ice cream or take one last dip in the sea. In the evening, you’ll enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner.

Your cycling and sailing tour between Denmark and Sweden ends today after breakfast at 9:30 a.m.

Itinerary an program changes:
The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.

As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.

SGR Guaranteefund:
For this trip, there is a fee of 5.00 euros per traveller for the SGR guarantee fund. This fee is mandatory for this trip and will be shown separately on the invoice.

Fuel surcharge:
A fuel surcharge, which may apply due to the sharp rise in fuel prices, is not included in the cruise price and must be paid in cash on arrival on board the ship. We will inform you of the amount of the surcharge, if any, approx. 4 weeks before arrival.

Prices / Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services / Info

Services

7 nights in the booked cabin with shower/toilet
Itinerary as described
Welcome drink
Full board (7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 7 three-course dinners)
Coffee and tea on board
Bedding and towels
2 cabin cleanings
Daily briefing on the day’s activities by the crew
Fully guided bike tours
Detailed maps and route descriptions for the bike tours (1 set per cabin)
Biodegradable water bottle
Wi-Fi in the salon
GPS data
7-day hotline service

Info

Worth knowing about the Cycling and Sailing Tour of Denmark and Sweden

Below you will find specific information about the cycling and sailing tour between Denmark and Sweden. If you have any further questions about this trip, please feel free to call us at: Tel.: +49 6421 - 886890.

Travel by Train / Long-Distance Bus
You can reach Copenhagen via Hamburg (by ICE; bicycles cannot be transported; advance reservation required) or via Flensburg (by Danish IC; bicycles can be transported) using train or long-distance bus services.

Travel by Air
There are numerous direct flights from Germany to Copenhagen, e.g., from Hamburg, Hanover, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich.

Condition of the Bike Paths
You’ll be cycling on flat to gently rolling terrain.
In Copenhagen, you’ll find paved bike paths throughout, with a very well-developed network.
On all day tours, over 90% of the bike paths are paved; only short sections consist of unpaved paths. However, all bike paths are on solid surfaces.

Available Rental Bikes
You can choose between 7-speed touring bikes with freewheel or Granville E-Urban e-bikes with 7-speed shifting and freewheel. The motor offers 4 assistance levels.

Return Transfer to the Starting Point
There are good train connections between Malmö and Copenhagen. The ship is docked in Malmö near the train station.

Additional costs not included in the tour price
Insolvency insurance: €5.00 per person (listed separately on the invoice); travel to and from the port, transfers, beverages, personal insurance, tips, and personal expenses; parking fees.
A fuel surcharge, which is being applied due to the sharp rise in fuel prices, is not included in the tour price and must be paid in cash upon boarding the ship. We will inform you of the amount of the surcharge, if applicable, approximately 4 weeks before departure.

7-Day Hotline Service
Whether your bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your journey, or other unpleasant surprises await you: We are available 7 days a week and will organize assistance as quickly as possible.

Passport and Visa Requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements or health formalities to observe for this trip.

Travel Insurance
The legally required insolvency insurance is already included in the tour price. In addition, we recommend that you purchase travel cancellation insurance after receiving your tour confirmation to protect yourself against financial losses in the event of trip cancellation, trip interruption, illness, or accident.