Tecla
Ship
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. She cannot be confined by borders, as she sails all around the world. She won her first Trans-Atlantic Challenge, and has crossed the oceans as she sails wherever her crew want her to go. She has rounded Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn – an accomplishment not many Tall Ships can boast. Nowadays she can be found regularly visiting Scotland, Iceland and Greenland in expeditions which combine sailing and hiking, occasionally going as far as Antarctica and the Pacific! Join the adventure. Become an explorer. Sail with Tecla.
History
Tecla was launched as the Graaf van Limburg Stirum and put into service for herring fishing. In 1925 the logger was taken out of commission. In 1935 she was sold to a Dane and renamed Tecla. A motor was built in and until 1978 the small coaster was transporting freight like grain, stones and fertilizer between different Danish islands. Meanwhile the ship has returned to the Netherlands and a considerable renovation gave it a new purpose as a sailing charter ship at sea.
Accommodation
Aboard the Tecla you sleep in roomy two-person cabins with private shower and lavatory. Each cabin has central heating, closet space and reading lights, so you can enjoy every comfort you will need to relax after watches. Dinner is served on the lower deck, where you can also find a seating area with a bookcase and music system. It’s a cozy space for exchanging sailing stories with your crew mates and making new friends.
Specifications
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Winkel (NL)
Date built: 1915
Restored: 1987
Capacity: 16
Length: 38
Beam: 6,6m
Draught: 2,7m
Sail: 380m2
Height of mast: 23
Engine capacity: 236hp
Displacement:
Upcoming journeys with Tecla
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Papeete, Tahiti (PF) - Honolulu, Hawaii (US)
02 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025Set sail between Tahiti and Hawaii. Explore the Pacific Islands with the Tecla crew. This long voyage will give you enough time to really see what...
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Honolulu, Hawaii (US) - Dutch Harbor, Alaska (US)
01 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025From Hawaii to Alaska over the Pacific Ocean. Starting with a tropical vibe, this North Pacific voyage will head to a place that speaks to the...
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Dutch Harbour, Alaska (US) - Nuuk (GL)
27 Jul 2025 - 16 Sep 2025*Limited availability* Attempting the Northwest Passage. In 2019 and 2023, the Tecla crew successfully navigated through the ice and channels of the Northwest Passage. Now you...
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Port Stanley (FK) - Puerto Williams (CL)
24 Jan 2026 - 20 Feb 2026Explore Antarctica with Tecla: An Unforgettable Adventure. Embark on a sailing expedition to Antarctica, and discover the wonders of the Falkland Islands, the infamous Drake Passage,...
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Puerto Williams (CL) - Puerto Williams (CL)
22 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026South of the Arctic Circle: Beyond the Known. Sail Tecla from Puerto Williams, across the Drake Passage, towards the Gerlache Strait, where icebergs tower and mountains...
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Puerto Montt (CL) - Galapagos (EC)
11 Apr 2026 - 15 May 2026From the rugged fjords of southern Chile to the enchanted waters of the Galápagos, this voyage is a rare opportunity to experience the open Pacific, visit...
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Galapagos (EC) - Rapa Nui (CL)
17 May 2026 - 07 Jun 2026From Galápagos to Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Find Tecla anchored in the enchanting Galápagos Islands and take a moment to swim with turtles before raising the...
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Rapa Nui (CL) - Papeete, Tahiti (PF)
09 Jun 2026 - 08 Jul 2026From Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to Tahiti. Embark on a one-of-a-kind sailing expedition, where the wonders of the South Pacific await. Step on board the Tecla...
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Papeete, Tahiti (PF) - Papeete, Tahiti (PF)
10 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026Austral Islands: Journey into Polynesia’s Best-Kept Secret. Far off the well-trodden paths of the South Pacific lies a forgotten chain of volcanic jewels—the Austral Islands, or...
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Papeete, Tahiti (PF) - Papeete, Tahiti (PF)
27 Jul 2026 - 11 Aug 2026Austral Islands: Journey into Polynesia’s Best-Kept Secret. Far off the well-trodden paths of the South Pacific lies a forgotten chain of volcanic jewels—the Austral Islands, or...
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Papeete, Tahiti (PF) - Rapa Nui (CL)
12 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026Over 3000 miles of open ocean, one ship, endless stories. This voyage from Tahiti to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a blue water journey like no...
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Rapa Nui (CL) - Puerto Montt (CL)
12 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026A 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...