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Cherbourg (FR) - Ouistreham (FR)

21 June - 26 June 2025

5 days, Morgenster

From € 700,-

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p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 700,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 800,-

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Morgenster:
Cherbourg (FR) - Ouistreham (FR)

21 June - 26 June 2025

Experience Normandy’s Charm: Sail from Cherbourg to Ouistreham on the Tall Ship Morgenster. Join the Tall Ship Morgenster for an unforgettable sailing adventure from the bustling port of Cherbourg to the picturesque town of Ouistreham. Perfect for adventurers of all ages, this journey blends the thrill of traditional tall ship sailing with the beauty and history of Normandy’s stunning coastline. As you step aboard, you’ll become part of the crew, working together to hoist sails, steer the ship, and navigate the waters of the English Channel. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to life at sea, this voyage promises an engaging and enriching maritime experience.
Open to all Windseekers aged 15+

Ports

Situated on the Normandy coast, Cherbourg is located close to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, and to a large nature park in the southeast. This makes Cherbourg perfect as a base for day trips. But the town itself also has plenty to offer! Visit the Cité de la Mer, a large museum devoted to scientific and historical aspects of maritime subjects, the Botanical Gardens, or the racetrack at La Glacerie. Or discover this typically French town on foot.

Ouistreham is a small port town in Normandy, in northwestern France. Known for its charming streets, lively markets, and proximity to the famous D-Day beaches, the quaint Ouistreham is a perfect port-of-call for your sailing adventure.

  • Cherbourg (FR)

Key points

  • Dates: 21 June 2025 - 26 June 2025
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 36
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Dutch
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels

  • "What an incredible thing to be a part of! So many people from so many backgrounds being brought together by a shared experience and bonded like no other experience could."

    Cody (23), Australia

You sail on the Morgenster

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder (NL)
Date built: 1919
Trainees: 35
Length: 48 m
Height of mast: 29 m
Sail: 600 m2

Stop and Stare. This is what Marian and Harry Muter – the owners – had in mind, when people would look upon the Morgenster. And they succeeded. As a result of their refit, the Morgenster is a stunning and elegant …

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Windseeker logs

  • A Human Adventure

    Morgenster, June 2018

    Dublin, Ireland to Bordeaux, France

    – by Mentor Robin and Trainee Agathe

    Robin Gatel (Mentor, 21 years old) I participated as a mentor to the Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta 2018 from Dublin to Bordeaux on board the Morgenster. I was assigned to the red watch which was on deck from 8 to …

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  • Morgenster Trainees Together

    Cultures at Sea, from individuals to-gether

    Morgenster, August 2016

    Cadiz - A Coruna

    – by Trainees

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Photos

  • Trainee
  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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STO Garant

This Journey is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme on STO Garant’s website (www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).

This process is automatic and you do not need to do anything else. After receiving your booking, Windseeker will send you detailed information on how and when to pay for your journey – together with all the other important details.

 

What does it mean?

In short: you do not pay the booking amount to Windseeker but instead into an escrow account. This trust account holds your payment in reserve until your journey’s end. The booking amount is then released to Windseeker on the day after your trip ends. If Windseeker or the Ship should become financially insolvent before the end of your trip, STO Garant will implement the guarantee. The Guarantee Scheme details how you can make a claim under the guarantee in such cases. You can read more about this here.