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Rapa Nui (CL) - Puerto Montt (CL)

12 September - 02 October 2026

20 days, Tecla

From € 4253,-

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15-25 years: € 4253,-
26+: € 4725,-

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Tecla:
Rapa Nui (CL) - Puerto Montt (CL)

12 September - 02 October 2026

A South Pacific Passage. Set sail from the mystical shores of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), where ancient moai watch over the sea, into the wide blue silence of the Pacific. This is not a cruise, but a true ocean voyage. As the last cliffs of Easter Island disappear over the horizon, the Tecla turns her bow southeast, sailing towards the Chilean Patagonia, with a possible stop at the Juan Fernández Islands (winds permitting). As the Pacific cools and the long swell grows deeper, the winds will begin to shift. Tecla will sail with grace, her sails tuned to every mood of the ocean. The camaraderie of life on board will grow stronger with every watch, every shared sunrise, every pot of coffee brewed in a heaving galley. By the time you reach the fjords and forests of Chile, you’ll have crossed thousands of miles under sail alone. Puerto Montt rises from the mist like a promise fulfilled – landfall at last, in a place shaped by water and mountain.
Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Itinerary

Please note: All days at sea are subject to change based on wind, weather, and sea state. Any potential stop at Juan Fernández Islands is entirely weather-dependent and not guaranteed.

Day 1: Join Tecla in the anchorage off Hanga Roa. Familiarise yourself with the ship, meet your fellow explorers, and enjoy your first sunset with moai watching from ashore.

Day 2: Preparations and departure. Spend the day making final preparations before setting sail for the open ocean.

Day 3–7 – Into the Pacific. Settle into the rhythm of life at sea: watch rotations, shared meals, and endless horizons; nights under a canopy of stars, days marked by the creak of rigging and conversations in the wind.

Day 8–10 – Possible approach to Juan Fernández Islands (weather dependent)

Day 11–19 – Crossing into southern latitudes. Sail in the spirit of ancient navigators—carving your course by wind and will alone.

Day 20 – Approaching the Chilean coast. Land returns to the horizon. Thread your way between islands and fjords toward the continent. Birds wheel above, and the scent of pine and rain reaches the deck.

Day 21 – Arrival in Puerto Montt. Drop anchor or tie up in Puerto Montt, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia. After over 2,000 nautical miles, a hot shower and a fresh breeze through the hills await.

Ports

Rapa Nui – or Easter Island – is a remote island on the Pacific Ocean. It belongs to Chile. Famous for its hundreds of giant stone statues (Moai), Rapa Nui is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go diving with the underwater Moai, admire the Milky Way at night without the light pollution, explore the Anthropological Museum and try the local specialties for an all round experience.

Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile and a great starting point for many nature trips. Visit the
Volcan Osorno which is a must-see with its breathtaking views. Take a walk through Angelmo fish market to get a taste of the town’s atmosphere and later enjoy the seafood in one of the local resturants. Finally, visit the Catedral de Puerto Montt, a uniqie wooden church with long history.

  • Rapa Nui (CL)

  • Puerto Montt (CL)

Key points

  • Dates: 12 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
  • Embarkation: 18:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 16
  • 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
  • This booking is covered by EOC Verzekeringsadvies BV (instead of Windseeker's usual STO Garant).
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • All bedding and towels are provided on board

  • "At first I didn't know what to expect and I felt kind of insecure, but the crew was really amazing and I had an unforgettable journey."

    Finn (15), Belgium

You sail on the Tecla

Tecla
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Winkel (NL)
Date built: 1915
Trainees: 16
Length: 38
Height of mast: 23
Sail: 380m2

One of the most splendid traditional sailing ships. This solid, authentic-rigged ship is not only one of the most beautiful herring loggers, but also a very good sailor. Tecla has won several prizes during the Tall Ships Races and Regattas. …

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Windseeker logs

  • On the Right Course

    Gulden Leeuw, 2017 Rendez-Vous Tall Ships Regatta

    Atlantic Crossing from Halifax to Le Havre

    – by Anna (mentor's notes)

      Aug 2nd 2017   Second Day at Sea Today we have started hauling a smaller vessel, Peter von Danzig – we are currently expecting to go on motor for 2 days before the race will resume. The evening was much calmer than yesterday …

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  • We Learned How to Work Together While Setting Sails

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2018

    Sunderland-Esbjerg

    – by Ola

    My name is Ola. I’m 15 years old and I come from Poland. It was a big pleasure for me to be a part of The Tall Ships Races 2018 on the Leg from Sunderland (England) to Esbjerg (Denmark). I …

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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This Journey is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee.