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

Palmeira (CV) - Palmeira (CV)

19 February - 02 March 2027

11 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1980,-

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Sail Training

p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 1980,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 2255,-

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Oosterschelde:
Palmeira (CV) - Palmeira (CV)

19 February - 02 March 2027

Discover the Cape Verde Islands with a historic tall ship. The sailing trips with Oosterschelde offer a mix of active but comfortable sailing and discovering at least six islands in the archipelago. Every day of ocean sailing will be followed by a full day on one of the islands, where you can choose to join an organised excursion or explore on your own. During the sailing, you’ll be invited to help with all the activities on board, like hoisting the sails, steering and navigating. Beautiful weather and the tradewinds make this a perfect area for sailing, while local waters are full of wildlife. The diverse landscapes consist of steep terrace fields with bananas and coffee plantations, sand deserts, black volcanos and a fierce deep blue ocean. This is a winter 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.

Ports

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.

Key points

  • Dates: 19 February 2027 - 2 March 2027
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 09:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years (age 15-18 at request)
  • 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)

  • "A thrilling journey full of breath-taking moments which have taught me that live should always be lived at its fullest."

    Jorge (18), Spain

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

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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