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Martinique (FR) - Martinique (FR)

26 March - 03 April 2017

8 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1250,-

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4 persons cabin p.p.p.: € 1250,-
2 persons cabin p.p.p.: € 1500,-

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Oosterschelde:
Martinique (FR) - Martinique (FR)

26 March - 03 April 2017

Martinique-Martinique, Caribbean dream voyage 1. When you think of the Caribbean you imagine sun, sea and idyllic islands. There is no better way to discover this area than on board of a historic sailing ship. A day of active sailing will be followed by a day of exploring one beautiful island after the other. For eight days you will be discovering the islands of the East Caribbean. Open for all ages, miniumum age 15 years.

Ports

Martinique is an island on the Eastern Caribbean Sea and an overseas territory of France. With its white sandy beaches, clear blue water and green hills it is the picture of a tropical paradise. Enjoy the unique culture of the island with its Creole and French influences and the multicultural cuisine. Visit the Paul Gauguin Interpretation Centre, dedicated to the artist's brief but fruitful stay on the island. Participate in watersports or take a hike through the tropical forest.

Martinique is an island on the Eastern Caribbean Sea and an overseas territory of France. With its white sandy beaches, clear blue water and green hills it is the picture of a tropical paradise. Enjoy the unique culture of the island with its Creole and French influences and the multicultural cuisine. Visit the Paul Gauguin Interpretation Centre, dedicated to the artist's brief but fruitful stay on the island. Participate in watersports or take a hike through the tropical forest.

  • Martinique (MQ)

  • Martinique (MQ)

Key points

  • Dates: 26 March 2017 - 3 April 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 9:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 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
  • "Super great experience, I recommend it to everyone. I loved it!!! Everything was perfect."

    Michael (17), Belgium

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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

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