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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Dublin (IE) - Lerwick (GB) - Alesund (NO)

18 August - 30 August 2018

12 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 1140,-

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14-25: € 1140,-
25+: € 1788,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Dublin (IE) - Lerwick (GB) - Alesund (NO)

18 August - 30 August 2018

Sail on a magnificent Tall Ship Alexander von Humboldt II from Ireland to Norway with a stop in Lerwick on the Shetland Islands. Enjoy the sailing adventure with everything it entails, from trimming the sails to steering the Ship. Make new friends and visit beautiful places along the way – wind permitting – before reaching Alesund, hidden between the fjords of Norway. Official language on board is German. In addition extra, per person € 50, – for harbor fees, pilotage and canal fees calculated. Surcharge for 2-bed cabin 25% p.p. For all Windseekers, minimum age 18 years.

Ports

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is located on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's main city. The city has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years that you can visit. Walk through one of the many parks Dublin offers; it has more green spaces per square kilometer than any other European capital city. Try a Guiness in an Irish pub, brewed in Dublin since 1759. Cheers!

Ålesund is an intimate harbor amongst beautiful fjords, mountains and islands. Consisting out of seven islands, Ålesund is a modern city. In 1904 the city, once built largely of wood, was completely burned down by a sea of flames. After a period of planning, the town was rebuilt in stone, brick, and mortar in Jugendstil. Visit the Atlantic Sea Park on a rainy day or, if the weather is nice, go to the Sunnmoere Museum to see historic Norwegian houses and Viking relics.


  • Dublin (IE)

  • Ålesund (NO)

Key points

  • Dates: 18 August 2018 - 30 August 2018
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 54
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: 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
  • "An amazing adventure that teaches you things you will never learn somewhere else."

    Claire (20)

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

  • The Sustainability of Sailing

    Windseeker, 23 February 2023

    – by Anna Gudarowska

    While sailing isn't immune to environmental impacts, we're setting a course for eco-conscious practices on board. In this exploration, we dive into the reasons why sailing and sustainability are intricately intertwined. From harnessing the wind's renewable energy to cultivating a …

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  • Meeting dolphins and Irish dancing

    Thalassa, July 2023

    France-Ireland

    – by Trainees

    Day 7 – Sunday 23rd July In the morning we left the port of Aber Wrach. Because there was a storm the day before, there was a lot of swell on the water. We started the day with making our own deodorant …

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Photos

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