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

Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

23 January - 04 February 2015

12 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 780,-

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25 : € 780,-
> 25 : € 1440,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

23 January - 04 February 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 experience the finest of Sal and Cape Verden. Sail and discover. Hear 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

  • "Working in a team is a skill I really improved on board during the watches."

    Phillip (24), France

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

  • We Learned How to Work Together While Setting Sails

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2018

    Sunderland-Esbjerg

    – by Ola

    When I first stepped on the Gulden Leeuw, I didn’t know anybody. I was also the only one from Poland. But people there were amazing. So open minded and patient. The first thing our Captain Robert taught us, when we got …

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  • We got straight into setting sails

    – by

    The seas were pretty rough. Quite a lot of people were feeling seasick, but the general atmosphere onboard was very positive. We saw a lot of dolphins. The Estonian Mentor Mihkel offered a class in navigation at the change of …

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  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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