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Mindelo (CV) - Fernando de Noronha (BR)

02 October - 16 October 2025

14 days, Morgenster

From € 2400,-

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place in 4-pers. cabin: € 2400,-
place in 2-pers cabin: € 2800,-

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Morgenster:
Mindelo (CV) - Fernando de Noronha (BR)

02 October - 16 October 2025

Join the Morgenster for an Atlantic Crossing from Cape Verde to Brazil! Set sail on the island of São Vicente and leave the archipelago behind, propelled by the winds towards South America. Get into the rhythm of life on board, learning about sail a brig, navigating, meteorology, and ship maintenance through hands-on experience. Somewhere along the way you will cross the equator – a milestone for every sailor, with a proper initiation ceremony for the first-timers! There is a high chance of spotting whales, flying fish, dolphins or even sunfish. Stop by in the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago, before picking up the southeast trade winds for the final days of sailing toward Fernando de Noronha. On October 16th, after breakfast, you will say goodbye to your fellow sailors and the ship, having gained the experience of an Atlantic crossing and equator passage.
Open to all Windseekers aged 18-73 years (please note that this is not a youth voyage and we expect a big variety of ages on board). Younger trainees, accompanied by an adult, at request.

Ports

Mindelo is a city on the island of São Vicente in the Cape Verde archipelago. It was founded by the Portugese in the late XVIII century. Visit Centro Cultural do Mindelo and see the Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso with its interesting history. Visit one of the numerous small cafes for a seafood meal, coffee or a glass of wine. If you’re looking for something more active try kitesurfing – the conditions are perfect in Cape Verde!

  • Mindelo (CV)

Key points

  • Dates: 2 October 2025 - 16 October 2025
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • Minimum age 18 years, younger at request. Maximum age 73
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 24
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Dutch
  • 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
  • This booking is covered by VZR Garant (instead of Windseeker's usual STO Garant).
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels

  • "You have to try it! You will get to know a side of you that you didn’t think you had. I learned a lot, and I became more independent after this trip!"

    Amalie (20)

You sail on the Morgenster

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder (NL)
Date built: 1919
Trainees: 35
Length: 48 m
Height of mast: 29 m
Sail: 600 m2

Stop and Stare. This is what Marian and Harry Muter – the owners – had in mind, when people would look upon the Morgenster. And they succeeded. As a result of their refit, the Morgenster is a stunning and elegant …

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Windseeker logs

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    Anne-Margeretha

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    – by Sally

    We had a great sail to Ushuaia, tacking all the way, Anne-Margaretha, well-heeled over and really showing off. Around the halfway point Heinz called the crew up and down came the fok and up went the storm fok. This added …

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  • 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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Photos

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