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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Sal

03 January - 14 January 2016

11 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 825,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Sal

03 January - 14 January 2016

A great Mile Makerjourney for any Windseeker who’s serious about getting ocean experience! This long voyage offers you the opportunity to experience the true life of a sailor. You’ll sail down the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde. Temperatures will gradually increase as you sail farther south. While on board you’ll be part of the crew, enrolled in the watches. This Journey is for people who like to experience true life at sea. After two weeks at sea you’ll know the ship like the back of your hand! Open to Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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Key points

  • Dates: 3 January 2016 - 14 January 2016
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 14 years
  • Windseekers joining: 54
  • 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

  • "When anchored at sea in the sun, I had not a care in the world."

    Robijn (17)

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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    Thalassa, July 2021

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