The Tall Ships Races 2023

The Tall Ships Races 2023 will take place from 29th of June till 6th of August 2023. The international Tall Ships, small ships and yachts will explore the North Sea, sailing from Den Helder in the Netherlands to Hartlepool in North East England, then back across the sea to Norwegian Fredrikstad. From there the more relaxed Cruise in Company leg will bring the fleet to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, which is also the start of the final race to Arendal, Norway.


You can now book the first Journeys below!


Dates and ports

Race 1

Den Helder (NL) – Hartlepool (UK)
1 – 8 July 2023

Race 2

Hartlepool (UK) – Fredrikstad (NO)
8 – 17 July 2023

Cruise in Company

Fredrikstad (NO) – Lerwick (UK)
17 – 28 July 2023

Race 3

Lerwick (UK) – Arendal (NO)
28 July – 5 August 2023

Join the adventure!

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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Excelsior

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Set sail for an adventurous journey from Denmark to the Netherlands. Join Excelsior in Aarhus and leave the port...
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Pictured: Tall Ship Wylde Swan sailing
Wylde Swan

Aarhus (DK) - Harlingen (NL)

26 Jun 2026 - 05 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 1. Sail from Aarhus, Denmark to Harlingen, the Netherlands on an unforgettable journey across borders and seas! Step on board...
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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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Excelsior

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Set sail from Harlingen and discover the scenic coasts of the Netherlands and Belgium on this unforgettable voyage...
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Gulden Leeuw

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Join Gulden Leeuw for a scenic voyage along the Dutch coast. Step aboard in Harlingen and set off...
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Photo of a young woman steering a large Tall Ship (Wylde Swan)
Wylde Swan

Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

05 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. If you love the international energy and events of the Tall Ships Races but prefer a more relaxed...
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Thalassa

Antwerp (BE) - 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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Excelsior

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Get ready for a true adventure as you sail from Antwerp, Belgium, all the way across the North Sea...
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Gulden Leeuw

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Race across the sea from Belgium to Norway aboard a tall ship! Join Gulden Leeuw in Antwerp and set...
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Wylde Swan

Antwerp (BE) - Stavanger (NO)

13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 2. Sail from Belgium to Norway on this exciting leg of the Tall Ships Races - an adventure full 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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Excelsior

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Set sail with the Excelsior for an unforgettable voyage from Stavanger, Norway to Aalborg, Denmark – a perfect blend...
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Gulden Leeuw

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Set sail from Norway to Denmark on the final leg of The Tall Ships Races 2026—an unforgettable race across...
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Wylde Swan

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 Jul 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
The Tall Ships Races 2026: Race 3. Sail from Norway to Denmark on the thrilling final leg of The Tall Ships Races 2026! Step aboard Wylde...
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