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Rotterdam (NL) - Plymouth (GB)

08 November - 16 November 2025

8 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1200,-

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Sail Training

p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 1200,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 1320,-

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Oosterschelde:
Rotterdam (NL) - Plymouth (GB)

08 November - 16 November 2025

Join Oosterschelde in Rotterdam and get a good night’s sleep before setting sail down the Nieuwe Maas river towards the open sea. Get to know the ship and its rigging, and hoist the sails for the first time to begin the adventure! You’ll join the watch schedule, assisting with steering, navigation, and sail handling, or lending a hand in the galley when needed. The North Sea leg of the journey is bustling with traffic, but after navigating the Dover Strait, you will find quieter waters. You will have ample time to sail to Plymouth, allowing for stops along the way, weather permitting.
This journey is a part of a delivery voyage to Cape Verde. Join multiple legs of this voyage for a 15% discount. You can stay on board in the days in between the sailing legs.
Open to all Windseekers aged 18+. Younger trainees, accompanied by an adult, at request.

Ports

Rotterdam is the largest port of Europe, and a modern, bustling town. Much of the historic city centre was destroyed during World War II, but extensive rebuilding resulted in a modern, multicultural city with many architectural highlights. Rotterdam has excellent cultural facilities and a diverse nightlife; during the summer the city hosts a large number of events. Discover the city by bicycle and go for a coffee in Hotel New York, the former headquarters of the Holland America Line.

Plymouth is a coastal city in the south of England. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts it is located near beautiful beaches and national park in Dartmoor. The city has a rich cultural life, with numerous art exhibitions and events. The National Marine Aquarium is the largest in the UK and offers a unique glimpse into marine world.

  • Rotterdam (NL)

  • Plymouth (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 8 November 2025 - 16 November 2025
  • 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)

  • "Looking at the sea, and only sea, for so many days, clears the mind.  "

    Anu (23)

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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Windseeker logs

  • We embraced the square sails

    – by

    Climbing the mast was an experience. We got to know the boat from a different perspective. There was a lot of wind in the mast for example. We all stepped a bit our of our comfort zones. We also learned …

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  • A Human Adventure

    Morgenster, June 2018

    Dublin, Ireland to Bordeaux, France

    – by Mentor Robin and Trainee Agathe

    Robin Gatel (Mentor, 21 years old) I participated as a mentor to the Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta 2018 from Dublin to Bordeaux on board the Morgenster. I was assigned to the red watch which was on deck from 8 to …

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Photos

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