Do you want to sail on a Tall Ship? Then you’ve come to the right place! Join one of the Journeys and have an unforgettable adventure: no matter your age or nationality. No sailing experience needed.

Step on the bridge and try your hand at navigation, plotting the course on the sea charts. Challenge yourself to climb the masts at least once, and you will be rewarded by breathtaking views. Unfurl the sails and get back down to hoist them together with your crew mates. Once they’ve filled out with the wind, it’s time to take the helm! Do you know the feeling of steering a huge Tall Ship by yourself? Nothing is quite like it! When the manoeuvres are done you can breathe in the sea air and relax on deck. Sing some shanties, look for dolphins, or admire the sun setting into the waves.

Sounds good? Check out some of our adventures below and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Janine at info@windseeker.org – she will be happy to advise you!


Sustainable Exchange@sea

For young people from the EU countries, the Exchange@sea is subsidised by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The journeys are accessible for everybody between the age of 15-25 from the specified EU countries. On board you will learn to sail a Tall Ship, share your culture and learn about the others' - facilitated by the mentors - and participate in the environmental activities such as taking and analysing wataer samples, coastal cleanups and lessons on how to keep the oceans clean.

Hendrika Bartelds

Kiel (DE) - Kiel (DE)

18 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
On the Right Tack: Against Pollution. Sustainable Exchange@sea.Step on board the stunning Hendrika Bartelds and embark on an international sailing adventure! Join the ship in Kiel,...
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Eendracht

Esbjerg (DK) - IJmuiden (NL)

08 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025
Haul Away Pollution: sustainable Exchange@sea. Set sail from Esbjerg, Denmark, aboard the Eendracht for an unforgettable North Sea journey with young adventurers from around Europe. As...
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Morgenster

Rostock (DE) - IJmuiden (NL)

11 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025
Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Morgenster with the Iris. For participants from Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Ireland and Hungary. Set course for sustainability with this unique,...
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Iris

Rostock (DE) - IJmuiden (NL)

11 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025
Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Iris with the Morgenster. For participants from Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Ireland and Hungary. Set course for sustainability with this unique,...
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The Tall Ships Races

Every year dozens of Tall Ships, as well as small ships and yachts gather for races and harbour events, which include Crew Parades, Crew Parties, competitions, concerts, fireworks and more. Every leg starts with Parade of Sail – a spectacular departure of all the Ships together, and ends with the last two days of the Journey spent in the destination port. The event is aimed at promoting Sail Training among young people (15-25), but some Ships have places available for all ages.

Thalassa

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an epic adventure aboard the tall ship Thalassa for the inaugural race of the...
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Eendracht

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
*Places at request.* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the tall ship Eendracht for the kickoff of the 2025...
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Sorlandet

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Sail from Le Havre to Dunkirk in a short but exciting race on board the Sorlandet! This Norwegian Tall...
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Morgenster

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 1. Embrace the competition in this short but exciting first leg of the 2025 Tall Ships Races! Step on board...
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Gulden Leeuw

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Set course for an unforgettable youth adventure with this year's Tall Ships Races, starting in the...
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Valborg

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Embark on an exhilarating voyage from Le Havre to Dunkirk aboard the Valborg, a Finnish tall...
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Wylde Swan

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. Set off on an unforgettable adventure aboard the tall ship Wylde Swan as the 2025 Tall Ships Races begin!...
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Pascual Flores

Le Havre (FR) - Dunkirk (FR)

06 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 1. The Pascual Flores is waiting for you in Le Havre, the first port of this year’s Tall Ships Races....
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Sorlandet

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Get ready for some serious sailing: the second race of this year's Tall Ships Races will take you from...
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Morgenster

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Join the Morgenster for a North Sea sailing adventure. Step on board in Dunkirk, and leave the port in...
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Gulden Leeuw

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. From France to Scotland: join Gulden Leeuw for an exhilarating race! Find your Tall Ship among...
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Christian Radich

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. From France to Scotland, this exciting journey will take you on a North Sea adventure! Join Christian Radich in...
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Wylde Swan

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Set sail on an adventurous voyage from the north coast of France to the shores of Scotland! Board the...
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Pascual Flores

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 2. Embark on an exhilarating high seas adventure, sailing from the north coast of France all the way to the...
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Williwaw

Dunkirk (FR) - Aberdeen (GB)

12 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 2. Join an exciting race from nothern France to Scotland and have an unforgettable adventure! Find Williwaw...
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Morgenster

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. This unique leg of the Tall Ships Races combines the best of two worlds: the...
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Gulden Leeuw

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set sail on a wonderful North Sea adventure which combines the best...
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Valborg

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set off on an extraordinary adventure aboard the Valborg, where high-speed racing will be followed...
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Wylde Swan

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. This leg of the Tall Ships Races offers the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation....
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Excelsior

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! Set sail on an unforgettable journey...
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Pascual Flores

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Set off on an...
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Williwaw

Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)

21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Sail Williwaw in this unique voyage, which combines racing with relaxed sailing....
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Valborg

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 4. Set sail on a journey from Norway to Denmark, leading up to the grand finale of this year’s Tall...
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Valborg

Kristiansand (NO) - Helsinki (FI)

01 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
Combination voayge: Race 4 and delivery to Finland. Join Valborg in Kristiansand and enjoy the thrill of racing, navigating through waypoints toward the finish line. Gain...
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Pascual Flores

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Join the magnificent Spanish Tall Ship Pascual Flores for the last race...
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Williwaw

Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)

01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025, Race 4. Join the Belgian Williwaw for the final leg of The Tall Ships Races 2025, and sail...
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Thalassa

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. From Denmark to the Netherlands, Race 1 will bring you on a wonderful North Sea adventure! Find Thalassa moored...
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Eendracht

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Ready for an adventure? Sail the Eendracht from Denmark to the Netherlands in a race with other international tall...
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Thalassa

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Explore the North Sea coastline aboard Thalassa from Harlingen in the Netherlands to the historic port of Antwerp,...
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Eendracht

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Explore the coasts of the Netherlands and Belgium in this stunning journey from Harlingen to Antwerp. Find the...
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Thalassa

- Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. This adventurous journey will bring you from Anterp in Belgium all the way to Norwegian port of Stavanger. With...
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Eendracht

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Board the Eendracht in Antwerp for a North Sea sailing adventure! After leaving the port in a Parade of...
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Thalassa

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Last but not least: the final leg of this year's Tall Ships Races promises some exciting sailing! Step on...
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Eendracht

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Join Eendracht for a voyage from Norway to Denmark, which combines the excitement of racing with amazing port events!...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sail Training?

Sail Training is an experiential learning program where you learn by doing. Aside from practical aspects of seamanship, Sail Training teaches leadership, teamwork and responsibility. It builds confidence. Most of all, it’s a fun adventure you will remember for a long time!

To find out more go to our dedicated Sail Training page.

Who can join your Journeys?

In order to join most Journeys you have to be at least 15 years old and in reasonably good health. Some Journeys have upper age limits or set nationalities if they’re a part of a project. Some coastal trips can be joined by families with children as well.

Some disabilities and medical conditions can be accommodated on different Ships, so let us know if you’re concerned about being able to join on medical grounds.

Different dietary needs can be catered to as well.

When you register, we ask you to fill out a health statement. Fill it out to the best of your knowledge and we will contact you if we need to follow-up.

How to book a Journey?

Booking with Windseeker is easy, whether you are joining a single leg, multiple Journeys on the same vessel, or even on different vessels!

 

Go to the page of your chosen Journey and click “Book this Journey” in the blue field on the right. You will be directed to an online form where we ask some of your personal details (like your passport number, address and birthday). These are necessary to provide harbour customs with a passenger list so please fill them out very carefully. We will also ask you to fill out the health statement in order to avoid dangerous surprises during the Journey.

 

What happens next?

 

Within two working days you will receive a reply, with booking confirmation and info on how to prepare for your journey. We’ll ask you to pay the deposit in order to secure your place on board. You will receive information about payment in a separate email.

 

The reminder of the Journey fee is due 2 months before departure at the latest.

 

You will receive the latest information concerning your Journey by e-mail about one week before the voyage starts.

What do I need to arrange?

In order to join a sailing Journey you will need:

  1. Travel documents: a passport or international ID, and a visa if necessary;
  2. Health insurance from your country (bring your European Health Insurance Card if you are eligible to get one) and travel insurance which covers medical expenses abroad, loss of luggage and third party liability. Make sure that it includes sea sailing. Additionally, we recommend getting a (non-obligatory) cancellation insurance.
  3. If you have any health issues, ask your doctor’s opinion before joining.
  4. Travel to and from the ports – not included in the Journey price.

 

What do I need to bring?

When you book the Journey with us we will send you a relevant kitlist which describes everything you will need in detail, depending on the Ship.

Can I get assistance with organising the travel?

We understand that finding and booking the best traveling options can be difficult. Our travel counsellor Manon Eeken can book your transfers for you. Manon is a sailor and a travel agent with 25 years of experience.

Contact her at manon.eeken@travelcounsellors.nl +31 23 5762105

I don't have enough money to join - can you help?

Windseekers don’t give up! We realise that sailing might be an expensive adventure so we’ve come up with the Windseeker Dinghy Programme. The Dinghy is an online fundraising training and mentorship which will guide you through the process of raising the funds for your own journey. Read more about the Dinghy here.

 

Young Windseekers can apply for the Oman Bursary scheme. Each year young people between 15 and 25, who would like to join the Tall Ships Races or Regattas for the first time, can apply for the coverage of the journey costs – up to €500. For application form and more information email info@windseeker.org