Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!
30 December 2025 - 10 January 2026
11 days, Oosterschelde
From € 1925,-
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p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 1925,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 2145,-
30 December 2025 - 10 January 2026
Ring in the New Year in Cape Verde! Step on board a historic tall ship to explore the Cape Verdean Islands. These sailing trips with Oosterschelde offer a mix of active but comfortable sailing and discovering at least six islands in the archipelago. You will visit places still untouched by the mass tourism. Every day of ocean sailing will be followed by a full day on one of the islands, where you will have the chance to join organised excursions with local guides. During the sailing trip you are invited to help with all the activities on board, like hoisting the sails, steering and navigating. Life on board is pleasant and comfortable due to the efforts of the ships cook and the crew. This voyage is a perfect mix of sailing and relaxing, making it a holiday to remember!
The excursions on shore are optional, and not included in the Journey price. The estimated cost of joining all of the excursions is € 240 per person.Open to all Windseekers aged 18+. Younger trainees, accompanied by an adult, at request.
Palmeira is the third-largest town in Cape Verde, situated on the island of Sal, yet it still retains that cosy small village atmosphere. When you land in Palmeira you will have just completed a crossing over the Atlantic waters. Whilst resting in Palmeira, visit some bars and restaurants to try local specialties, or explore further to desert Oases, caves and beaches.
"I’m not even lying when I say this has been the best journey of my life, I’m super happy and satisfied and would definitely recommend to a friend."
An adventurous classic; stepping on board this monumental beauty is like stepping into another world. The atmosphere on board the Oosterschelde is one filled with history and adventure. The classical interior and brass polished details make you feel right at …
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Gulden Leeuw, July 2015
Aalborg
Charlotte (26), UK We were lucky as a watch this morning and didn’t go on sail watch until 8 a.m. Some people had to get up to make breakfast but the rest of us enjoyed our lie-in and were bright-eyed and …
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl, July 2016
Antwerp - Lisbon
The moment right before I began my sailing adventure I had a lot of fears and doubts. I have saved money for so long and I have worked really hard for it. What if I did not like the meals? …
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24 January - 04 February 2026
Island Hopping in Cape Verde. Step on board a historic tall ship to explore the Cape Verdean Islands. These sailing trips with Oosterschelde offer a mix of active but comfortable sailing and discovering at least six islands in the archipelago. …
05 February - 16 February 2026
Island Hopping in Cape Verde. Step on board a historic tall ship to explore the Cape Verdean Islands. These sailing trips with Oosterschelde offer a mix of active but comfortable sailing and discovering at least six islands in the archipelago. …
18 February - 01 March 2026
Island Hopping in Cape Verde. Step on board a historic tall ship to explore the Cape Verdean Islands. These sailing trips with Oosterschelde offer a mix of active but comfortable sailing and discovering at least six islands in the archipelago. …
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