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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Le Havre (FR) - Rotterdam (NL)

03 September - 08 September 2017

5 days, Oosterschelde

From € 600,-

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4 person cabin: € 600,-
2 person cabin: € 775,-

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Oosterschelde:
Le Havre (FR) - Rotterdam (NL)

03 September - 08 September 2017

NO PLACES AVAILABLE ANYMORE. Jubilee Journey. Sail the Oosterschelde from Le Havre in France to her homeport in Rotterdam. In Le Havre, a big sailing festival will be finishing and you will see many Tall Ships, Small Ships and Yachts finishing the celebrations after crossing the Atlantic from Canada. Set the sails and help bring the Oosterschelde to Rotterdam to celebrate her 100th birthday!

Ports

Le Havre is a large north French maritime commercial and passenger port established in the early XVI century. The city in on the UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical buildings and is considered a birthplace of impressionism. Walk in the steps of Monet and discover the places you know from modern art. Take a hiking tour, visit one of the nearby castles (chateau), the Graville abbey, see the hanging gardens or take a walk in one of the many city parks.

Rotterdam is the largest port of Europe, and a modern, bustling town. Much of the historic city centre was destroyed during World War II, but extensive rebuilding resulted in a modern, multicultural city with many architectural highlights. Rotterdam has excellent cultural facilities and a diverse nightlife; during the summer the city hosts a large number of events. Discover the city by bicycle and go for a coffee in Hotel New York, the former headquarters of the Holland America Line.

  • Le Havre (FR)

  • Rotterdam (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 3 September 2017 - 8 September 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 9:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 24
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin

  • "It was an absolute joy to steer for hours when the wind was blowing, and even when it was completely dead. I loved to see the sea, I loved the silence of the ocean."

    Barnabas (22), Hungary

You sail on the Oosterschelde

Oosterschelde
Shipping type: Three-masted topsail schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1917
Trainees: 24
Length: 50 m
Height of mast: 36 m
Sail: 891 m2

An adventurous classic; stepping on board this monumental beauty is like stepping into another world. The atmosphere on board the Oosterschelde is one filled with history and adventure. The classical interior and brass polished details make you feel right at …

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