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A summer cruise in company around the Baltic Sea, covering five countries in 1000 miles and one month
ARC Baltic is a cruise in company, visiting five countries over one month and a thousand miles of sailing. The rally showcases some of the region's rich heritage, natural beauty and cosmopolitan cities, led by a rally team with in-depth local knowledge.
ARC Baltic is perfect as a standalone summer adventure, or as an introduction to a longer cruise exploring this fascinating region. The rally starts in Kiel, easily accessible to North Sea and English Channel sailors via the Kiel Canal, and convenient for boats based in western Sweden and Denmark. The rally concludes at Bullandö Marina, the ideal location for exploring the beautiful Stockholm archipelago and Sweden's capital city.
The rally is a mix of coastal and offshore sailing, with the longest passage around 200NM. Unlike our transocean rallies, we do not require specific boat safety equipment, but every crew member must have an inflatable combined lifejacket-harness with accessories to meet our Safety Equipment Requirements. For full details, request an information pack.
July
120NM
95NM
200NM
55NM
190NM
45NM
Independent cruising
Independent cruising
200NM
70NM
Germany
The rally starts in the sheltered waters of the Kieler Förde before heading to Stralsund near the Polish border.
Denmark
Rønne on Bornhom in our Danish destination. Known as the ‘pearl of the Baltic’, the island is perfect for hiking and cycling.
Sweden
We visit Visby on Sweden's largest island, Gotland, the uninhabited island of Gotska Sandön, the Åland Islands and Mariehamn, and conclude in the Stockholm archipelago.
Estonia
Estonia's capital city, Tallinn, is a wonderful blend of the historic old town, cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants and a thriving arts scene.
Finland
We sail into the heart of Helsinki, a walkable city surrounded by water, then you cruise your own route through the Finnish archepelago.
With the longest passage only 200NM, both sail and motor boats 8.23m to 15.24m (27-50 feet) are welcome on the rally. Multihulls and larger monohulls (up to 18.29m) are welcome if space in the harbours is available.
Participants are a mix of nationalities and ages, including long-term cruisers, families and sailors seeking an interesting summer holiday.
The rally visits some interesting islands, towns and cities around the Baltic Sea, and our local tours help you to understand the history and geography of this fascinating and diverse region. Whether you're interested in castles or medieval towns, capital cities or uninhabited islands, there's something on the rally for you.
Alongside the rally tours, there's time for you to explore ashore in each port. Sailing between Helsinki and Bullandö provides an opportunity to branch out and take your own route.
The entry fee for ARC Baltic is a boat fee based on length overall, and a crew fee for every person onboard. Multihull yachts pay a supplement.
As an example, the 2026 cost for a 13.2m (43 feet) yacht is £2000 plus £975 crew fee per person. Children aged 6 to 16 cost £500 and under 6 are free. For full details, request an information pack.
You can also follow the ARC Baltic fleet on social media: Facebook @arcrally and Instagram @arc_rally
19 Sep 2025
Jim Macdonald of Mactra Marine demystifies watermakers, what they are, what you need to run one and how to choose a watermaker
18 Sep 2025
The team from Admiral will be in Las Palmas for the start of ARC and ARC+, supporting their insurance customers ahead of their big Atlantic adventure.
18 Sep 2025
Professional photographer Tim Wright of Photoaction.com captures every yacht crossing the ARC finish line in Saint Lucia, day or night. He sailed to the Caribbean on the first ARC in 1986
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