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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

about us

WE ARE EXPLORERS

We organize unique voyages to the most stunning places on earth. As proud owner of Tall Ship Wylde Swan and Tall Ship Noorderlicht we sail our vessels with a dedicated and motivated crew. In the early ‘90’s the people who preceded us were the first adventurers with the idea of travel with a classic Tall Ship to extraordinary destinations. Until then, there was no such thing.

Unique destinations

Swan Expeditions’ Tall Ships sail to unique destinations. What exactly makes a destination so special? If you can easily get to a place by car, then everyone can get there. That is not special and not the right place. If budget airliners go somewhere, you know for sure that you are in the wrong place. The exclusivity of beautiful areas often lies in their inaccessibility for the masses. The remote islands, deep bays and fjords frequented by Swan Expeditions’ Tall Ships are often only accessible by ship. You are going to experience something really extraordinary.

Traveling by ship

Traveling by sailing ship is an adventure in itself, apart from the unique destinations. You are immediately away from mass tourism. A few miles from shore your cellphone range is lost and you live in the present moment again. Sailing the Tall Ship together is very special and creates a wonderful bond with the other expedition members. With that team you will travel to the remote and undiscovered nature.

The combination of the Swan fleet and the destinations that only we can visit makes Swan Expeditions a special travel agency.

About Us

Our Team

We are a team of professionals that have the right experience and competences for carrying out our jobs. The crew of our Tall Ships has a lot of experience in sailing with students, individuals and groups of people. Our team aboard is fully international. On the shore you’ll find the office of our shipping company. The crew of our office manages HR, planning, logistics, marketing and every operational activity you can imagine.

OFFICE CREW

Our office is located in the Netherlands. At the office we work on our sailing schedules, customer support, financial administration and marketing activities.

Frank Stienstra

Frank Stienstra

Director

Marco van der Werf

Marco van der Werf

Operational Director

Laura Wevers

Laura Wevers

Program coördinator Masterskip

Jildert Holtrop

Jildert Holtrop

Online Marketeer

Josje Hempenius-Veldmeijer

Josje Hempenius-Veldmeijer

Marketeer

Chiara IJsbrandij

Chiara IJsbrandij

Crew Manager

Nautical Crew

Our nautical team is constantly changing team of international crewmembers. Are you interested in joining our team? Send an email to work@swanexpeditions.com.

Marco van der Werf

Marco van der Werf

Captain

Martijn ten Buur

Martijn ten Buur

Captain

Fransisco Oliviera

Fransisco Oliviera

Captain

Alvaro Moratalla Anaya

Alvaro Moratalla Anaya

Captain

Nature Guides

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