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Sunderland (GB) - Bremerhaven (DE)

17 May - 24 May 2017

7 days, Royal Helena

From € 520,-

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dormitory: € 520,-
double cabin: € 700,-

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Royal Helena:
Sunderland (GB) - Bremerhaven (DE)

17 May - 24 May 2017

Special offer – new prices! Board the Royal Helena on the beautiful English coast before setting the course for Germany. An exciting journey of 7 days crossing the North Sea. You can also book a LUX double cabin for € 850. Open to Windseekers of 15 years and older. Book the 2 journeys: Hamburg – Sunderland and Sunderland – Bremerhaven for a 25% discount.

Ports

Sunderland is a coastal city in North East England, aging back to the 7th century. Whether you're a nature or a culture lover, you will surely find a bunch of nice activities to do! For instance, have a lovely day out with fish&chips for lunch at the Roker & Seaburn Beaches or take a relaxing walk in Herrington Country Park. Also, go on a trip to the picturesque Penshaw Monument. Discover the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.

Bremerhaven is one of the most important German ports, playing a crucial role in Germany's trade. The town was founded in 1827, but settlements in the vicinity were settled as early as the 12th century. The main attractions for tourists are found at the Havenwelten and include the German Emigration Center and the German Maritime Museum, featuring the Hansekogge, a vintage cog dating from 1380, excavated in Bremen in 1962, and the historical harbour with a number of museum ships.

  • Sunderland (GB)

  • Bremerhaven (DE)

Key points

  • Dates: 17 May 2017 - 24 May 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • 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
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • "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 Royal Helena

Shipping type: Barquentine
Homeport: Varna, Bulgaria
Date built: 2009
Trainees: 39
Length: 54,0m
Height of mast: 33,0m
Sail: 1000m2

Royal Helena is a three-masted Bulgarian barquentine with a hull made of steel and a teak-covered deck. She can accommodate up to 37 trainees for multiple-day journeys, and as many as 120 for day cruises. Being very new, the Ship …

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Windseeker logs

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Photos

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