A Shetland boat trip with a difference: experience an original fishing sail boat.
The Swan was launched in 1900. She was one of the finest boats among the Scottish fishing fleet, and was the largest ever built at Lerwick in Shetland.
Having survived two world wars and the threat of destruction, the ship has now been authentically restored to her former glory by The Swan Trust, a team of dedicated volunteers.
The Swan Trust offers voyages around the Shetland Islands, and further afield in the Western Isles, Faroe, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure.
When you come aboard the Swan you are undertaking an adventure. You are part of the ‘hands on’ crew for that trip, and come under the command of the skipper. You will play an active role in sailing and working the ship on passage.
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Testimonials from our guests
Life changing in the best way possible. Forget climbing the Everest, diving with whales or becoming a Buddhist monk for a month. Sail on the Swan and you’ll get as close to your true and possible self as you could ever be.
Magnus, April 2016First time on the Swan and first time in Foula but really hope to do both again. A brilliant day - many thanks to the crew for making it so enjoyable and if you've never been on the Swan, do it!
Alison, June 2017Memorable, fun and encouraging.
John-Frank, August 2017Latest News
September Blog
8 October 2019September marks the end of Swans 2019 season and we have been home around Shetland, working with schools, carrying out routine maintenance and our last sail of the year from Lerwick to Scalloway.
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Vevoe Trophy Presented to Swan Sail Trainee of the Year 2019
29 September 2019Swan Sail Trainee of the Year 2019, Drew Manson, is presented with the Vevoe Trophy for his outstanding performance in Race 1 of the Tall Ships Races, Aalborg, Denmark to Fredrikstad, Norway
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