Thalassa
Ship
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 sail quite fast (up to 13 knots!) and close to the wind, while facilitating excellent Sail Training opportunities. Climbing the 35-metre masts is a fun challenge, but you can start with lower heights. You should give it a try at least once: the views can’t be beat!
In any wind, there is always something to do on the deck of the Thalassa. During your watch you are either setting or reducing the sails, climbing the masts, steering, navigating or practicing knots.
Younger sailors can join Thalassa for the sustainable Exchange@sea journeys with plastic research, international crew and fun activities on land. The Ship also regularly competes in the Tall Ships Races.
Adults (over 21) can join the famous Whiskey voyages, and explore the coast of Scotland while visiting local Whiskey distilleries.
History
Originally built in 1980 in Harlingen, Thalassa was bought by Arnold Hilkema and Jacob Dan and re-rigged in a traditional manner by 1995. Since then, she’s been operating as a Sail Training ship.
On her many voyages Thalassa has so far explored the North Sea, Baltic and Canary Islands; crossed the Atlantic several times on the way to the Caribbean and South America for winter, and visited England and Scotland. She’s been a regular competitor in the Tall Ships Races since 2004.
Accommodation
While on deck Thalassa is rigged according to century-old traditions, she is also equipped according to the latest safety regulations with a lot of modern comforts.
Get a good night’s sleep in one of 15 comfortable two-person cabins – each equipped with a private shower and wash basin (the 9 lavatories are communal). Have a chat with your crew mates in a cosy saloon, or relax in the reading corner with a cup of tea after watch. The well-equipped galley is where all the food magic happens: you can ask for regular or vegetarian meals, with other diets at request. Finally there is a spacious bar, where you can enjoy a drink during the adult journeys.
In good weather you can enjoy an outdoor meal at one of the middle-deck tables, then relax on the sheltered rear deck, enjoying the views around you.
Specifications
Shipping type: Barquentine
Homeport: Harlingen (NL)
Date built: 1980
Restored: 1995
Capacity: 30
Length: 47m
Beam: 8m
Draught: 3,9m
Sail: 800m2
Height of mast: 35m
Engine capacity: 600 hp
Displacement: 429 ton
Journeys with this Ship
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Thalassa
Ullapool (GB) - Oban (GB)
10 May 2025 - 17 May 2025Embark on a spring whisky sailing journey in Scotland, and spend a week on a majestic Tall Ship while discovering whisky at its source: the renowned...
Thalassa
Oban (GB) - Troon (GB)
17 May 2025 - 24 May 2025Set sail on a whisky adventure in Scotland, spending a week aboard a magnificent Tall Ship as you uncover the secrets of whisky production at its...
Thalassa
Troon (GB) - Le Havre (FR)
21 Jun 2025 - 03 Jul 2025Join Thalassa in Troon, Scotland, and set course across the Irish Sea to Dublin. After a day of exploring the city, continue to the Scilly Islands...
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...
Thalassa
Aberdeen (GB) - Kristiansand (NO)
21 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025*Last place available - at request (contact info@windseeker.org before booking)* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 3 and Cruise in Company. Embark on an extraordinary journey...
Thalassa
Kristiansand (NO) - Esbjerg (DK)
01 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2025: Race 4. Embark on a sailing quest from Norway to Denmark, where the grand finale of this year's...
Thalassa
Esbjerg (DK) - Bremerhaven (DE)
09 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2025Join Thalassa for an exciting short sailing trip from Esbjerg to Bremerhaven. Begin your journey in Esbjerg, amidst a gathering of numerous ships celebrating the conclusion...
Thalassa
Oban (GB) - Ullapool (GB)
06 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025Set sail on a whisky adventure in Scotland aboard Thalassa. Step on board in Oban and set course towards Ullapool, with stops at various beautiful locations...
Thalassa
Ullapool (GB) - Scrabster (GB)
13 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025Experience a hiking and sailing adventure with Thalassa in the islands of Scotland. Begin your journey with a warm welcome in Ullapool before setting sail for...
Thalassa
Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)
26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026The 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...
Thalassa
Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)
05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026The 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,...
Thalassa
- Stavanger (NO)
13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026The 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...
Thalassa
Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)
24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026The 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...