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Palmeira (CV) - São Vicente (CV) - Palmeira (CV)

04 March - 15 March 2023

11 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1695,-

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in 4-person cabin: € 1695,-
in 2-person cabin: € 1925,-

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Oosterschelde:
Palmeira (CV) - São Vicente (CV) - Palmeira (CV)

04 March - 15 March 2023

Cape Verde Journey #5. Step on board the traditional Tall Ship Oosterschelde for a winter island-hopping adventure. Explore the Cape Verde archipelago, visting 6 different islands, some of them still untouched by mass tourism. Spend 11 days on board, enjoying the mild weather, diverse landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Discover a different place nearly every day. You can join your crew mates on organised excursions ashore – these are optional and paid additionally on board (If you participate in every excursion this will cost about € 140,- per person.) IMPORTANT: In order to join this journey you must send a proof of vaccination 48h prior to the embarkation. If the situation gives cause to do so, the crew can ask you to take a Sars-Cov-2 Antigen rapid test when you come on board. All Oosterschelde crew members are vaccinated. Open to all ages 15+

Ports

Palmeira is the third-largest town in Cape Verde, situated on the island of Sal, yet still has a small, village atmosphere. When you land in Palmeira you will have just completed an Atlantic Crossing, or at least a hefty 2700km sail south from Europe. Whilst resting in Palmeira, visit some bars and restaurants, or explore further to desert Oases, caves and beaches.

Palmeira is the third-largest town in Cape Verde, situated on the island of Sal, yet still has a small, village atmosphere. When you land in Palmeira you will have just completed an Atlantic Crossing, or at least a hefty 2700km sail south from Europe. Whilst resting in Palmeira, visit some bars and restaurants, or explore further to desert Oases, caves and beaches.

  • Palmeira (CV)

Key points

  • Dates: 4 March 2023 - 15 March 2023
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 09:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 24
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels for swimming (regular towels available on board)

  • "What an incredible thing to be a part of! So many people from so many backgrounds being brought together by a shared experience and bonded like no other experience could."

    Cody (23), Australia

You sail on the Oosterschelde

Oosterschelde
Shipping type: Three-masted topsail schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1917
Trainees: 24
Length: 50 m
Height of mast: 36 m
Sail: 891 m2

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