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Sal - Sal

14 January - 24 January 2016

10 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 750,-

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25: € 750,-
> 25: € 990,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Sal - Sal

14 January - 24 January 2016

Get to know this Archipelago of Cape Verde. Discover some of the islands this Journey. On average it takes you one day of sailing in between. At night you will be mostly anchor with the Ship. Giving you a broad view over the volcanic island(s) and a nice ocean breeze in the tropical heat. Dive into the deep blue ocean. Other nights you sail under the stars. The landings are carefully selected and at most of the islands there is a local guide to take your hand to discover the best places of the island. Open to all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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Key points

  • Dates: 14 January 2016 - 24 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

  • "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

  • The Ocean Movement x Windseeker: Bon Voyage, Plastic!

    Thalassa, July 2021

    France

    – by Maarten Erich, Science Coordinator of The Ocean Movement

    A report from the plastic research on board   In July 2021, The Ocean Movement foundation (TOM; formerly known as By the Ocean We Unite) realized an in-depth program on board of the Tall Ship Thalassa during the Erasmus+ co-funded Windseeker project …

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  • Almost Home

    Oosterschelde

    Cape Verde - Netherlands

    – by crew Oosterschelde

    In a way we’re having bad luck: the English Channel is an area with a lot of traffic. Unfortunately we cannot see it. On our last day at sea the temperature dropped till 7 degrees (above zero, fortunately) and the …

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Photos

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