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Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

14 January - 23 January 2015

9 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 585,-

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25 : € 585,-
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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

14 January - 23 January 2015

Step on board and start your Journey between the Cape Verde. You will see several volcanic islands while you are learning how to navigate the ship. The locals guide you on their island and will let you experience the finest of Sal and Cape Verden. Sail and discover. Hear, feel, and smell the winds. This Journey will show you that you can use all your senses while sailing. Open to all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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Key points

  • "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 Alexander von Humboldt II

Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Bremerhaven (DE)
Date built: 2011
Trainees: 54
Length: 65m
Height of mast: 32,9 m
Sail: 1360 m2

The Alexander von Humboldt II is a sail training ship in every possible way. She was built by and for sail trainers. She meets high safety standards and has modern nautical and technical facilities. The permanent crew members are specially …

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Windseeker logs

  • Sunday at Sea – Cape Horn Ceremony

    Europa

    At Sea

    – by Deckhand Pelle

    Sailing is fun! But so can be sitting on your bum! The professional sailors of Europa have one thing in common, they can't seem to sit still, probably because there is always something to do. From changing sheets to mending …

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  • Ship

    Absolutely Awesome Day

    Europa

    Southern Atlantic Ocean

    – by Annie van Haaren

    Today was absolutely awesome. Waking from a good 7 hour sleep to breakfast, first time in 5 days as I had been sleeping right through it when on the dog watch. We had watch from 8 am till 12 midday. …

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet

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