Traditional Sailing Vessel Helsinki

Sailing Cruises s/v Valborg

Sail the Helsinki archipelago aboard a traditional wooden galeas. Available for private charters, celebrations, corporate outings, and sail training from Halkolaituri.

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Sail the Finnish archipelago on a traditional wooden vessel

Built in 1948 in Porvoo, s/v Valborg is a two-masted wooden galeas based at Halkolaituri in Helsinki. She carries groups through the waters of the Gulf of Finland for private celebrations, corporate events, and youth sail training, with meals prepared fresh in the ship's galley.

1948

Built in Porvoo

25.5 m

Length Overall (LOA)

100

Max Passengers

Helsinki

Home Port Halkolaituri

Voyage Offerings

Our sailing cruises and voyages

Private charters and archipelago voyages

Duration: from 4 hours•May–September

Weddings, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and sauna evenings at sea. Vessel hire includes the skipper and an experienced deck crew.

The Tall Ships Races campaigns

International regatta•Youth and adults

Join the crew as a trainee and learn traditional seamanship and coastal navigation on the Baltic and North Seas. No prior sailing experience required.

Galley catering and menus

Archipelago buffets, soups, and sauna menus

Archipelago buffets, traditional salmon soup, and sauna menus prepared onboard using fresh local ingredients.

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Charter planning guidelines

Prime sailing dates in June, August, and September fill quickly. We recommend reserving well in advance so catering menus and schedules can be coordinated smoothly.

Sailing passages are planned with the skipper to match the day's wind and weather conditions. Departure and return take place from Halkolaituri in central Helsinki, unless arranged otherwise.

Ship specifications

s/v Valborg technical specifications

Built	1948, Porvoo (as cargo vessel)
Type	Two-masted galeas (wooden hull)
Length (LOA)	25.5 meters
Beam	6.4 meters
Passenger Capacity	Max 100 on cruises (40 dining)
Home Port	Halkolaituri, Helsinki, Finland