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Hamburg (DE) - Sunderland (GB)

08 May - 15 May 2017

7 days, Royal Helena

From € 520,-

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dormitory: € 520,-
double cabin: € 700,-

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Royal Helena:
Hamburg (DE) - Sunderland (GB)

08 May - 15 May 2017

Special offer – new prices! Join the Royal Helena for a week-long journey from Hamburg to Sunderland in north-east England. Board the Ship in one of the most famous ports in Europe and set the course across the North Sea before reaching the coast of Great Britain. You can also book a LUX double cabin for € 850. Open to Windseekers of 15 years and older. Book the 2 journeys: Hamburg – Sunderland and Sunderland – Bremerhaven for a 25% discount.

Ports

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and home to Europe’s second-largest port, a major attraction with its canals, bridges, historic architecture, and the Museumshafen Oevelgönne. Highlights include the Miniatur Wunderland model railway, a walk through the tunnel beneath the Elbe, and the Speicherstadt district, while nature lovers can enjoy the zoo or the Planten un Blomen park.

Sunderland is a coastal city in North East England, aging back to the 7th century. Whether you’re a nature or a culture lover, you will surely find a bunch of nice activities to do! For instance, have a lovely day out with fish&chips for lunch at the Roker & Seaburn Beaches or take a relaxing walk in Herrington Country Park. Also, go on a trip to the picturesque Penshaw Monument. Discover the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.

  • Hamburg (DE)

  • Sunderland (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 8 May 2017 - 15 May 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • 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
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook

  • "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 Royal Helena

Shipping type: Barquentine
Homeport: Varna, Bulgaria
Date built: 2009
Trainees: 39
Length: 54,0m
Height of mast: 33,0m
Sail: 1000m2

Royal Helena is a three-masted Bulgarian barquentine with a hull made of steel and a teak-covered deck. She can accommodate up to 37 trainees for multiple-day journeys, and as many as 120 for day cruises. Being very new, the Ship …

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Windseeker logs

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    France

    – by Maarten Erich, Science Coordinator of The Ocean Movement

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    – by Jeske Zijlstra, Deckhand

    After a night of playing with the anchor, it's time to set sail again. Without any sleep, we're preparing the Ship for strong backwinds and high waves. For Barry (the small sail) it’s the perfect time to show up. Carefully putting …

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