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Alicante (ES) - Toulon (FR) - Alicante (ES)

18 November - 29 November 2017

11 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 1045,-

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14-25: € 1045,-
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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Alicante (ES) - Toulon (FR) - Alicante (ES)

18 November - 29 November 2017

* Places at request * Mediterranean Spain and France. Sail the Balearic Sea from Alicante to Toulon and back and discover this beautiful region in a new way – from the board of a Tall Ship. Embark the Alexander von Humboldt II in Spain for a journey which will make you forget all about the rainy autumn of the Northern Europe.Languages on board are mainly German and English. For all Windseekers, minimum age 18 years.

Ports

Alicante is a port city on the Costa Blanca, Mediterranean coast of Spain. Climb up to the 16-century Castle of Santa Barbara for a great view over the city and take a stroll through the lively Explanada de Espana with its many cafes and restaurants. Visit Barrio Santa Cruz for a taste of authentic local culture and if you love everything sailing-related don’t miss the Volvo Ocean Race Museum.

Toulon is a city on the Mediterranean coast of France, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Enjoy Rade de Toulon port with its nice food and lovely atmosphere and visit Musee National de la Marine, take the cable car Telepherique du Mont Faron or simply relax by the seaside while enjoying a glass of French wine.

  • Alicante (ES)

  • Alicante (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 18 November 2017 - 29 November 2017
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years
  • Windseekers joining: 0
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and German
  • 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
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin

  • "I conquered the fear of climbing up high."

    Ang (25), Malaysia

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

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    Oosterschelde

    Pollenca, Spain

    – by Ship

    The harbour of Soller is situated beautifully in a small natural bay at the northern side of the island Mallorca. Directly after departure we set the sails and with a southwestern wind 4-5 Bft we sailed to the east side …

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  • Baltic Research: Ingo

    Ingo, July 2022

    Sweden

    – by Exchange@sea Trainees

    Today we all arrived in Gothenburg together. We got to meet all the participants from different countries. Ingo hadn’t arrived yet so we all went to a scouting club to spend the night. We did a lot of activities to …

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  • Sørlandet

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