Ichiban Description

EXPLORE THE FJORDS IN STYLE. With her 4 cabins and 8 single berths, this Swan 651 extended to 70 feet offers the performance, elegance and the Scandinavian look of 1st generation Swans. Ichiban was refurbished in 2013 and refitted with all modern conveniences preserving its original style and finesse. Available for sailing in the Stockholm Archipelago, Ichiban is the perfect choice to explore this unique UNESCO heritage site, which is said to be one of the “best preserved tourist destinations in the world.” and one of “nature’s seven wonders”. With Kerstin & Janne, the yacht´s dedicated crew, Ichiban is the guarantee of a cruising experience like no other.

Cruising Area of Ichiban

Pref. Pick-upSaltsjöbaden, Stockholm
Other Pick-upScandinavia
Summer PortSaltsjöbaden, Stockholm
Winter PortStockholm, Sweden
Summer OperationsNorthern Europe
Winter OperationsNorthern Europe

Accommodations

Guests8
Cabins4
Crew2
Double4
Pullman8
Showers3
Heads3
TP in Heads-
Accommodation Details
Accommodation for eight guests in 4 double cabins, 3 cabins with their own head and shower, the 4th cabin shares head & shower with the others.
No double bed

Specification

Length70 Feet
Beam17.40 Feet
Draft7.5 Feet
Built1983
Refit2013
A/CNone
DeckshowerYes
Sailing InstructionsYes
Guest Smokeon deck
Children AllowedYes
Min Child Agenone
InverterYes
Voltages230
Water MakerYes
Water Capacity1500
Ice MakerYes
Internet AccessOnboard WIFI
Generator9 kW
Max Speed11
Cruising Speed9
Fuel Consumption8 Litres/Hr
Range1100
TurnaroundScandinavia
EnginesMain engine Perkins 6354 230 hp Generator Whisper Power 9 kW
Communications
Mobile connection
VHF

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)RIB
Dinghy Hp10
Dinghy Pax6
Dinghy Sailingif
Kneeboard1
Snorkel Gear4
1-Man Kayak2

Scuba Diving Scuba Diving Symbol

ScubaYacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air CompressorNot Onboard

Entertainment

Sat TvDirectv
Salon Tv/DvdYes
Salon StereoYes
DVDsYes
CDsYes
BooksYes
Other Entertainment
Fantastic table on aft deck, accommodating ten guests.

Cuisine

Din-in10
Special DietsYes
KosherYes
BBQYes

Green Initiatives

Make Purified Drinking WaterYes
Re-Usable Water BottlesYes
Other Green Initiatives
Following all regulation in Scandinavian waters

Ichiban Crew Profile

Crew Number2
Crew SmokeNo
Captain
CaptainJanne Malmstrom
NationalitySwedish
Born1954
SpeaksSwedish English Spanish
Years Sailing40
Years Chartering35
LicenseDeck officer Class Vl
Chef
ChefKerstin Malmstrom
NationalitySwedish
Born1960
Years Sailing15
Years Chartering15
LicenseSeamen


Close relationships are often developed between our guests and the crew. With some of the every-year-returning-guests we experience a friendship which reaches far outside the days of sailing. When choosing our crew we look for people with experience of life, a curiosity for other people´s stories and an ability to listen. We find those characteristics important for being able to create interesting relationship between people.

Janne Malmstrom
Janne likes challenges, either it is in stormy weather or running comprehensive IT projects for the government. After thirty years of giving people the opportunity to be a part of his experiences from the sea he conveys a feeling of rough seamanship together with a warm welcoming. With Janne you never feel the atmosphere is uncomfortable or feel like a beginner a board, he explains it all to you patiently.

Kerstin Malmstrom
Kerstin′s mix of experiences has created a personality that sets an atmosphere a board built on our key phrase, customer care. She serves newly baked bread for breakfast and in the afternoon the yacht again has an aroma of a bakery. She anticipates the guests and their needs either it is a question of an extra quilt or a particular tea for breakfast. When Kerstin serves her three course meals with a smile on her face she personifies the expression ´A Happy Ship´.


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Ichiban Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Jun 01, 2024Jul 31, 2024Booked: Stockholm to Stockholm
Aug 01, 2024Aug 10, 2024Booked: Stockholm to Stockholm
Aug 13, 2024Aug 20, 2024Booked: Stockholm to Stockholm
Aug 21, 2024Sep 30, 2024Booked: Stockholm to Stockholm

Ichiban Rates / week

The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.
Low price: €21,900

High price: €23,600

Season2-3 Pax4-5 Pax6-7 Pax8 Pax
2024 Summer€21,900€22,400€23,000€23,600

Yacht terms: All Inclusive
An all-inclusive charter covers all provisioning and running expenses. This includes a captain and crew that is fully trained and committed to your safety and enjoyment of your trip. A chef will provide the kind of exceptional, personalized meal preparation that you would expect of a five-star restaurant. The listed rate may not include all local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities. Inquire for more information.

ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS


Weekly charter rates
2 pax: € 17,830
4 pax: € 18,300
6 pax: € 18,770
8 pax: € 19,240
2 weeks charter rates: € 34,900 for 6 pax / € 35,840 for 8 pax.

Terms: all inclusive except alcoholic beverages, special requests (ashore excursions...), fuel, use of communication means available on board
+ VAT of 6% for charters within the Stockholm archipelago

Home Port : Stockholm, Saltsjöbaden
Delivery fees apply for different pick up & drop off - please inquire.
For charter less than a week, please use the divide-by-6 rule.

SUMMER 2024 - Weekly charter rates
2 pax: € 21,900
4 pax: € 22,400
6 pax: € 23,000
8 pax: € 23,600
2 weeks charter rate for 6 guests: €42,800.

Terms: all inclusive except bar, fuel, marina and special requests (ashore excursions...) / 10-15% APA required
6% VAT included

Home Port : Stockholm, Saltsjöbaden
Delivery fees apply for different pick up & drop off - please inquire.
For charter less than a week, please use the divide-by-6 rule.

Ichiban Guest Reviews

Charter on June 8-17, 2023 in Stockholm area - Family of 5 from UK

It was absolutely great. The skipper and his wife were delightful, the food fantastic, and the sailing sublime. It was cold to begin with but the sun came through and we needed up being very lucky wit the weather. Janne the skipper was really interesting and had a huge wealth of experience and was very encouraging for everyone to join in with the minimum of fuss. I would strongly recommend sailing in the Swedish archipelago as a complete breath of fresh air to the Mediterranean. It was so clean everyone so helpful and they all speak English. Perfect

Charter Stockholm-Stockholm, 25th July to 1st August 2021

Dear Janne and Kerstin,

I got a very nice feedback from my client regarding his cruise on board ICHIBAN.

´The 7 days on Ichiban were extremely enjoyable for me and my family. Janne and his wife Kerstin spoiled us. The sailing area is uniquely beautiful. The yacht Ichiban offers impressive sailing experiences. Whenever possible, the sails were set, always with the active help of my family. Janne also handed over the helm to us when we wanted it. We learnt a lot about ocean sailing without Janne´s missionary approach of turning us into professional sailors.
Kerstin´s culinary delights left nothing to be desired, which was not easy as four of my family were vegetarians´.

Thank you so much for giving them a wonderful holiday and hope to work with you in future again.

Charter Stockholm-Stockholm, 3rd to 10th August 2019

Guest to the broker : ´We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. They are both very engaging and accomplished, Kerstin is an extraordinarily gifted cook, and they couldn’t be better hosts.´
Guest to the crew (Guests´ book) : ´We had an extraordinary week on the beautiful Ichiban discovering the Stockholm archipelago with Janne and his wife Kerstin. Janne is an experienced captain who wisely had us split our time between harbors and mooring, as well as sailing and motoring. Kerstin is an excellent chef whose delicious food was fresh and diverse, especially her homemade bread. We visited picturesque villages, charming harbors, isolated islets and rugged landscapes. On board, we enjoyed long chats about everything under the sun, and learned a lot about Sweden. We relished the complete comfort of the yacht and can’t wait to be back on her again!´

Charter Stockholm Archipelago with Cruising Club of America, July 2019

´Dear Janne,
Ann and I and three other couples enjoyed an extraordinary sailing vacation over the last two weeks aboard ICHIBAN throughout the Stockholm Archipelago. I say extraordinary because you sailed as often as possible, always in comfort. Owning a J-46 myself, maintaining and racing it transoceanic, I see your skills are the very best. Add to this your kindness, your modesty, and humor, the result is a really exceptional experience. This is all made even better by your wife - Kerstin’s - know how and pride in the galley. She runs an excellent operation.
In addition, you helped 25 other Americans find bare-boat charters from various sources near Stockholm, making this cruise the best ever for the Cruising Club of America.
All of us involved in the organization of the cruise are extremely grateful for your special assistance.
With warm regards,
Brad´
´Janne & Kerstin,
I´m late in getting this note of gratitude to the two of you for hosting us on an incredible adventure sailing the Swedish Archipelago. Harriet and I were privileged to accompany such accomplished mariners aboard your beautiful IchiBan. Janne - your unsurpassed sailing talents and knowledge of the area are exceptional. And Kerstin - your galley skills left us in awe of what can be accomplished with the limited resources of a small food preparation and storage facility. Not only did we thoroughly enjoy your company, we also learned a lot about beautiful Sweden and its wonders. To simply say ´thank you´ to each of you seems inadequate, but it will have to do. Thanks, again, for a truly memorable - and educational - experience.
Kindest regards and fair winds, P. & H.´

CG xx, SALTSJ BADEN, SWEDEN

When Janne, the skipper, welcomed me onboard S/Y Ichiban I immediately felt that this was a happy ship. The feeling stayed during the entire sailing trip and a comfortable relation established onboard which gave us all memories that will stay for the rest of our life.

INGELA, LONDON, ENGLAND

The archipelagos in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, the fjords in Norway and last but not least our trip to the very north of Norway. All different, but equally beautiful and exciting. Complete comfort and every meal is a culinary experience. The trips are beautifully planned and organized into the smallest detail, but there is room for individual wishes.
A journey on board Ichiban is all you can possibly wish for on a holiday.

BARBARA AND THOMASO, MASSACHUSETTS, USA

We have been spending memorable summer vacations in the Swedish Archipelago and in Norway on Ichiban. The more we did it, the more we had a desire to repeat the experience.
A combination of gorgeous nature in the northern summer sun and sailing experience with elegance and wisdom: Janne and his collaborators are such amazing sailors, cooks and human beings. It is a perfect experience for a range of ages: from elderly to teenagers, we all learned how to have fun, to enjoy and respect a most remarkable sailing boat.
For me personally, a morning jump in the frigid waters and a day of sailing and exploring together with family and friends - all so well taken care of - are the best dream!

JENNIFER AND KURT, CALIFORNIA, USA

We sailed as a family on Ichiban in June of 2015 out of Bergen through the picturesque Norwegian Fjords. Everything about the trip was amazing. The yacht was in excellent order and we enjoyed both sailing and being under power. The hospitality was truly warm and friendly. Janne went out of his way to ensure that the trip exceeded our expectations, and the meals prepared by his chef were so delicious and elegantly prepared that it was difficult to believe that she was working in a small galley. We look forward to our next trip in Ichiban.

ISABEL, RHODE ISLAND, USA

The Scandinavian fjords are breathtaking in of themselves, but seeing them from the Ichiban is an altogether different adventure. To awaken on the boat, have a delicious meal, and enjoy sailing through the most beautiful parts of Norway is like nothing I have ever experienced. I was constantly in awe. The Ichiban is a beautiful sailboat, but it is made all the more extraordinary by the professionalism and friendship of Janne and Kristen. It was incredible, and it was a journey I will not ever forget.

LOUISE AND PER, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND

n July 2015 we where lucky enough to spend one week on Ichiban, a great adventure, sailing around the beautiful Lofoten Islands, above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway.
Ichiban is a fantastic yacht, with all the luxuries and comfort you can expect. Fantastic food, always trying to capture local specialities, prepared by the resident top chef and eaten on a beautifully decorated dining table. Little things like change of bed sheets midweek makes you feel pampered and as if you where in great hotel more than onboard a sailing yatch.
All supervised by Captain Janne, who is always ready to accommodate our wishes, running a highly efficient and safe ship.´