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Nassau (BS) - Norfolk (US)

30 May - 09 June 2026

10 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1920,-

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p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 1920,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 2245,-

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Oosterschelde:
Nassau (BS) - Norfolk (US)

30 May - 09 June 2026

Step on board the Oosterschelde for an adventurous sailing voyage from the Bahamas to the United States! Discover the northern Bahamas, experience the power of the Gulf Stream, and sail into the maritime capital of Virginia. Hoist the anchor and sail to the Grand Bahama island, taking some time to explore its markets and coral reefs before embarking on a crossing to the US. Spend several days sailing eastwards, getting into the rhythm of life at sea, marked by day and night watches. Experience the Atlantic Ocean as you watch the sun set over the horizon, and dolphins play next to the ship. Finally, after days at sea, you will reach Norfolk, the atmospheric maritime capital of Virginia, where you will say goodbye to the Oosterschelde and the friends you made along the way.
Open to all Windseekers aged 18+. Younger trainees, accompanied by an adult, at request.

Ports

Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas, founded in 1670 by the British. In the early 18th century it was a pirate center, with many infamous pirates dwelling there. The town is full of colonial architecture and its tropical location and busy port make it a popular tourist destination. Try the local rum and cigars, and don’t forget about the food! Follow up with a relaxing time on a white beach or try one of the many offered water sports for an adrenaline kick.

  • Nassau (BS)

Key points

  • Dates: 30 May 2026 - 9 June 2026
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 09:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years (age 15-18 at request)
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels for swimming (regular towels available on board)

  • "I felt like a free human. Everything I did felt so good."

    Boukje (15), Netherlands

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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Windseeker logs

  • We embraced the square sails

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    Climbing the mast was an experience. We got to know the boat from a different perspective. There was a lot of wind in the mast for example. We all stepped a bit our of our comfort zones. We also learned …

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  • The difference we made

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    While I was collecting garbage near the seashore and in the nearby forest, I felt something I had never experienced before. It was a deep sense of moral satisfaction, a feeling that I was doing something truly meaningful. I realized …

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