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Swan Packages

Long Weekend Packaged Trips

Join the crew this summer for a weekend trip onboard the Swan and enjoy a 3 day sailing experience, visiting secluded and beautiful areas of Shetland.

During the 3 day experience you will sail to some of Shetland's most picturesque, historical, vibrant and friendly outer isles on a fully restored 100 year old fishing vessel. There will be close up trips to and around the Shetland mainland and outer isles - see the parts other visitors cannot access.  Sail where the wind takes you...

The vessel will become your home for the 3 day experience, allowing everyone the chance to crew the ship.  Also included in this unique package is all your meals... (you might even catch a fish or two and have it for dinner the same day!).  Entertainment onboard will include live music on deck, storytelling and fishing - and when ashore, you will be able to go walking, exploring, take part of tours/excursions, take part in informal social activities with locals such as dancing, exploring and listening to live music.  You will be able to meet the locals and experience the personal touch.  Furthermore, for most of the dates on offer, it will be Shetland's Simmer Dim with amazing long days and light nights.

Information & Prices

Available dates for the long weekend trips:

• 23rd, 24th & 25th May - Commencing in Scalloway (possibly Aith) and sailing to the North Isles with an overnight in Cullivoe, Yell.  Other stops and locations to be confirmed.
• 25th, 26th & 27th July - Commencement point to be confirmed but sailing to the North Isles and Fetlar with a possible overnight in Fetlar or Unst.
• 8th, 9th & 10th August - Commencing in Lerwick and sailing to Fair Isle for an overnight stop. (This trip is during Fiddle Frenzy week and hopes to tie into the event)
• 22nd, 23rd & 24th August - Commencing in Lerwick and sailing to the island of Skerries for an overnight stay.
• 12th, 13th & 14th September - To be confirmed
• 10th, 11th & 12th October - Commencing in Scalloway and sailing to Voe, Vementry and possibly Foula.  Overnight stay to be confirmed.

The cost of the package is £295.00 per person and will include:

• Transfers to and from Sumburgh airport
• Accommodation onboard the Swan
• All meals
• Entertainment
  
  

For further information about the Swan trips or travel to Shetland please contact John Leask & Son travel agency on 01595 693162.

Please note that the minimum number required for the trip to go ahead would be six full fare paying passengers.

What to Take

You should take warm clothing and sleeping bag. Although some sizes of wellingtons and waterproofs are available it would be advisable to take your own if possible.

Cancellation Policy

If any trip is cancelled because of circumstances beyond the Swan Trust's own control then the customers should refer to the terms of their own travel insurance. If the Swan Trust makes the decision to cancel a trip then any monies paid will be refunded in full, but will not include any additional travelling expenses incurred by the passenger.

Insurance

Customers should take out their own travel insurance.

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