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Oban (GB) - Oban (GB)

29 May - 05 June 2027

7 days, Thalassa

From € 2250,-

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Shared cabin p.p.: € 2250,-
Single cabin p.p.: € 4150,-

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Thalassa:
Oban (GB) - Oban (GB)

29 May - 05 June 2027

Whiskey voyage to Fèis Ìle – The Islay Festival. The Thalassa whisky festival voyage has by now become a true classic! Step on board in Oban and make your way to Islay, anchoring in a secluded spot, depending on the winds. Sail between different distilleries, each one holding festival activities on a different day. Explore the exclusive festival whiskies, outstanding live music, and a wide selection of local food specialities as you sail a majestic tall ship from one stunning location to the next, before making your way back to Oban.
Open to all Windseekers over 18 years of age.

Ports

Oban (meaning ‘little bay’ in Gaelic) is a small harbor town on the west coast of Scotland, famous for its whiskey distillery. The town occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn, and is a perfect place to find shelter from the Atlantic. Walking around town is a pleasure, and close by you’ll find mountains, castles, dramatic coastal scenery, and McCaig’s tower that resembles the Colosseum. In the first week of August, the town plays host to West Highland week, a yearly sailing regatta.

  • Oban (GB)

  • Oban (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 29 May 2027 - 5 June 2027
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 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
  • This booking is covered by Thalassa's VZR Garant (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
  • Available diets: regular (meat), vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free,some (mild) allergies.
  • "The best moment was when we crossed the finish line and everybody celebrated together. The tone was simply unforgettable!"

    Ida (19), Finland

You sail on the Thalassa

Shipping type: Barquentine
Homeport: Harlingen (NL)
Date built: 1980
Trainees: 30
Length: 47m
Height of mast: 35m
Sail: 800m2

Sail in style. The Thalassa is more than capable to sail every imaginable sea and ocean. A 3-masted barquentine, she carries square sails on the foremast, while the main and mizzen masts are both gaff-rigged. Thanks to that she can …

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This Journey is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee.