Sejlkutteren Discovery – Boat Tours to Møns Klint

A traditional cutter in a working harbour

Sejlkutteren Discovery is moored in Klintholm Havn, a small harbour village on the southeast coast of Møn where fishing boats, pleasure craft and seabirds share the same salty air. The vessel itself is a classic wooden fishing cutter, sturdily built for Baltic conditions, with a broad deck, wooden benches and simple tables that give it the feel of an old working boat rather than a polished cruise vessel. As you step on board you are entering a piece of coastal heritage that still earns its keep by taking visitors out to sea. Life in the harbour continues around you as ropes creak, masts knock gently and the smell of seaweed drifts over from the quayside. It is a setting that instantly slows your pace, preparing you for an unhurried journey out along Møn’s coastline.

Two hours along Denmark’s white cliffs

The core experience is a roughly two‑hour round trip along the base of Møns Klint, the line of chalk cliffs that rise almost sheer from the Baltic. From sea level, the cliffs tower above the boat in shifting shades of white, cream and grey, streaked where rain has cut gullies through the soft rock. On clear days, the water below takes on a striking turquoise hue where dissolved chalk turns the sea milky and luminous. As Discovery moves parallel to the coast, you can follow the full sweep of the cliff system in a way that is impossible from land. Eroded pinnacles, collapsed slopes and narrow beaches appear in sequence, revealing how wind, waves and time continually reshape the coastline. Sea birds circle overhead and, in calm conditions, the low thrum of the engine is often the loudest sound.

Stories rooted in local sea life and geology

What distinguishes this trip is the narration delivered by the skipper and crew, many of whom have spent their lives on these waters. Their commentary weaves together everyday harbour life, fishing traditions and the deep geological story of the chalk itself. You hear how microscopic marine organisms settled on an ancient seabed and, over millions of years, formed the thick chalk layers now exposed as cliffs. Local anecdotes add colour: tales of storms sweeping in from the Baltic, of shipwrecks along the coast, and of how landmarks along the cliff have guided generations of mariners. The informal style suits the boat’s character; you are encouraged to look, ask questions and connect what you see in the landscape with the stories being told.

Practical experience on board

On deck, simple benches and tables make it easy to sit together as a family or group of friends. Guests usually dress for the weather rather than for show: windproof layers and hats are more useful here than city clothes. Because departures only take place in safe, relatively calm conditions, the atmosphere is relaxed, though you still feel the movement of the sea and the scale of the cliffs around you. The boat is not luxurious, but it is welcoming. People with limited mobility are generally able to join with assistance getting on board, and the pace of the trip suits a wide range of ages. Payment is taken on the boat itself, keeping formalities low‑key.

Season, scheduling and the role of weather

Sejlkutteren Discovery operates with a seasonal timetable, offering multiple daily sailings from spring through autumn and a reduced pattern in the colder months, all subject to weather and sea conditions. Wind direction, wave height and visibility determine whether a departure goes ahead, and sailings can be adjusted or cancelled if conditions deteriorate. This close dependence on the elements is part of the experience: you are not stepping onto an enclosed sightseeing vessel but joining a coastal boat working with the Baltic’s moods. Those who reserve ahead by phone secure a place on specific departures, while others sometimes decide spontaneously when the water looks inviting. Either way, the rhythm of the harbour, the wooden cutter and the imposing face of Møns Klint combine into a distinctly maritime way of exploring one of Denmark’s most striking natural landscapes.