The Tall Ships Races 2025

The Tall Ships Races 2025 will cross the North Sea again. From the 4th of July to the 9th of August the fleet will visit 5 ports in 4 countries. The first short race will be from Le Havre (France) to Dunkirk (France), with the second, longer one going all the way to Aberdeen (Scotland). The third leg will be a combined race and Cruise in Company, to Kristiansand (Norway), and Race 4 will again be a shorter one to Esbjerg (Denmark).


Dates and ports

Race 1
Le Havre (FR) – Dunkirk (FR)
6 – 12 July 2025

Race 2
Dunkirk (FR) – Aberdeen (UK)
12 – 21 July 2025

Race 3 & Cruise in Company
Aberdeen (UK) – Kristiansand (NO)
21 July – 1 August 2025

Race 4
Kristiansand (NO) – Esbjerg (DK)
1 – 8 August 2025

Join the Tall Ships Races 2025!

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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