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

Bergen (NO) - Lerwick (GB) - Bergen (NO)

18 May - 23 May 2018

5 days, Statsraad Lehmkuhl

From € 580,-

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Age 15-25: € 580,-
Age 25+: € 645,-

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Statsraad Lehmkuhl:
Bergen (NO) - Lerwick (GB) - Bergen (NO)

18 May - 23 May 2018

Join the Pride of Bergen, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, on this ‘Whitsun voyage’ from Bergen to charming Shetland. Take this unique opportunity to experience the North Sea and the picturesque Shetland islands aboard one of the world’s most beautiful sailing ships. You will have 1 full day in Lerwick to enjoy this beautiful place and surroundings. The Shetland Islands consist of roughly 100 islands straight west of Bergen, Norway. The first Vikings settled here around the 8th century and called them Hjaltland, though remains of settlements from the stone- and bronze age indicate that people have been living here for over 6000 years. During WWII Norwegian freedom fighters were based in Scalloway, west of Lerwick. More information about Shetland: www.visitshetland.com. It’s possible to sleep an extra night on board before after your journey. Price € 60 p.p.p.n. including breakfast.

Ports

Bergen is the gateway to the Fjords of Norway and a well-established cruise port. It's an international city packed with history and tradition, a big city with small-town charm and atmosphere. Stroll around old streets and alleyways, and mingle with the crowds at the Fish Market. Saunter along the listed wooden buildings at Bryggen to the old fortress at Bergenhus, or call in at one of Bergen’s museums and galleries. The panoramic views of the city, the fjord and the ocean are breathtaking.

Bergen is the gateway to the Fjords of Norway and a well-established cruise port. It's an international city packed with history and tradition, a big city with small-town charm and atmosphere. Stroll around old streets and alleyways, and mingle with the crowds at the Fish Market. Saunter along the listed wooden buildings at Bryggen to the old fortress at Bergenhus, or call in at one of Bergen’s museums and galleries. The panoramic views of the city, the fjord and the ocean are breathtaking.

  • Bergen (NO)

  • Bergen (NO)

Key points

  • Dates: 18 May 2018 - 23 May 2018
  • Embarkation: 11:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 150
  • 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: sleeping bags and towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • "An amazing adventure that teaches you things you will never learn somewhere else."

    Claire (20)

You sail on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Lehmkuhl
Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Bergen (NO)
Date built: 1914
Trainees: 150
Length: 98m
Height of mast: 48 m
Sail: 2026 m2

Cinematic action! Norway's largest sailing vessel looks like a real film set: The Statsraad Lehmkuhl has an impressive and romantic appearance with the length of 98 metres and over 2000 m² of sail - you'd better roll up your sleeves! …

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Windseeker logs

  • A busy and productive day at sea

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2015

    Aalborg

    – by Trainees Charlotte and Pernille

    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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  • Morgenster EU-Exchange 1

    Morgenster, July 2015

    Belfast - Alesund

    – by Jack (20) and Arnoud (27)

    Our final day in the harbour was marked by a delightfully late breakfast, allowing everybody a proper recovery from the festivities of the prior day. The day was marked by the first happy hour of the journey, where every watch …

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Photos

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