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

Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Las Palmas (CAN ISLANDS)

04 February - 14 February 2015

10 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 650,-

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25 : € 650,-
> 25 : € 990,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Las Palmas (CAN ISLANDS)

04 February - 14 February 2015

On this Journey you will discover the Archipelago of Cape Verde. Explore between the islands. Swim in the blue waters and let yourself be guided by locals. Look at the amazing star filled nights while breathing in the fresh air. Sail with fair winds and experience the beautiful nature surrounding you. Open to all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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  • "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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    “We all live in the Vega Gamleby, Vega Gamleby, Vega Gamleby”

    Vega Gamleby

    Sunderland-Esbjerg

    – by Trainees

    Date – 14/07/18 Watch / Trainees – 8-12 – Chris Dow and Cecilie Olsen We woke up at 8 am British time, then at 8:15 am we gathered in the galley as breakfast was served. Shortly after breakfast, during a minor briefing, we …

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  • This is Where I Belong

    Oosterschelde, 2013

    Sailing from Maurituis to Australia

    – by Hannah Hurford

    When I found out that you could still sail traditional ships I remember thinking: a) this is probably a joke, and b) why have I not done it yet? I had experience sailing on yachts and dinghies but with an interest in naval …

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