Family business with over 15 years of experience on the fjord

The sailing ships Legend and Vega have a long tradition of chartering. But the over 100-year-old ships are also a piece of important maritime history.

Hello, and thank you for stopping by! We at Vega Sailing are a small family business with a big heart for sailing ships and maritime craftsmanship. For the past 15 years we have specialized in companies and private groups who come aboard to enjoy the archipelago from the sea. And when we cruise past islets and skerries on our way to a festive dinner in a cozy cove, it is important to us that both safety and service are top notch.

Environmental ships

The ships have a strong environmental profile, and while Vega has been on several longer expeditions and representation cruises with environmental organizations, Legend is certified as an environmental lighthouse and has highlighted fjord pollution through the project “Environmental Pirates”. For several years, Vega has gone on beach clean-up cruises with school classes in Oslo.

A small, yet very large college

Åke and Martin Lindholm operate the ships on a daily basis together with sailor Odin. During the summer months, the ships are staffed by a number of seasonal sailors, waiters and steersmen.

Permanent crew: Åke, Martin and Odin

Environmental ship Vega

Both ships have survived two world wars unscathed, and have been converted from cargo ships to sailing ships. But the fact that Legend disappeared without a trace twice, and was rediscovered several years later, is a lesser-known story.

S/S Vega was built at Ring Andersen's shipyard in Denmark in 1908, and was a "Baltic Trader" that operated on freight routes along the Swedish coast. She is a solid steel ship, and is considered to be one of the most solid vessels of her size in Norway today.

After the refit in 1999, and several extensive upgrades, Vega today appears as a great ship with very good sailing characteristics and good facilities for charter trips. She is also equipped for expeditions, and has been on several long-distance trips to both the Caribbean, Scotland and along the Norwegian coast in recent years. Vega meets the Norwegian Maritime Authority's requirements for equipment and rescue equipment.

A piece of shipping history

S/S Legend

On board S/V Legend you can experience the atmosphere of old sailing ships, while the vessel is adapted to today's high demands for safety and comfort. With teak and mahogany interiors, tiled toilets and two large decks, she is a maritime experience in itself.

A great sight on the Oslofjord

Today she sails with all her rich history in the Oslo Fjord. On board – a cheerful crew and passengers. Feel free to come and visit!

  • Legend in 1915

    1915. Built in Schweningan, Netherlands as a cargo and fishing ship. During World War I, she was reported missing in the English Channel, but was found abandoned in the Congo River by a fisherman and transported back to the Netherlands.

  • Legend in 1940

    During World War II she was used by the Dutch resistance until 1944, when she was again reported missing. In 1947 she turned up off Newfoundland – with no trace of her crew or how she had ended up there. Once again brought back to the Netherlands.

  • Legend in 1955

    After a long and mythical journey, she is finally sold to Norway. She is restored back to a sailing ship. This time a brig.

Video: on a fjord trip with S/V Legend

How to book a sailing ship in 1-2-3:

Send us your current dates and number of passengers and we will send you a non-binding price quote. Prices and conditions can be found here.

Once the date for the trip has been set, it's time to order food and drinks ! Take a look at the food menu and drink menu before ordering.

Go on a trip! We look forward to welcoming you aboard. We have gathered information about classic tour packages here.

Any questions?

Send an email to ake@ssvega.no , or call us at 91548323 and we will respond as soon as we can!