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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