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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Sint Maarten (NL) - Fort-de-France (MQ)

09 January - 18 January 2019

9 days, Stad Amsterdam

From € 3400,-

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2-person cabin (p.p.p.): € 3400,-
2-person cabin (p.p.p.) double bed: € 3650,-
1-person cabin (p.p.p.): € 5100

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Stad Amsterdam:
Sint Maarten (NL) - Fort-de-France (MQ)

09 January - 18 January 2019

Photo Cruise in the Caribbean. Join the luxurious Stad Amsterdam for the Caribbean island-hopping adventure with a professional photographer Thijs Heslenfeld. This is a sailing trip and a photography workshop in one! You will start on the island of Saint Maarten and slowly make your way south to Martinique, via Saint Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat and Iles des Saintes and Dominica. Sail on a majestic Tall Ship, explore the tropical islands and learn to take perfect pictures from your travels. Open for all ages, minimum age 15 years. Attention: In case you are traveling alone, you will be staying in a single cabin for which a surcharge of 50% applies. For a cabin with double bed a surcharge of EUR 250 applies (subject to availability).

Ports

Sint Maarten is a small country in the Caribbean, located on the island of Saint Martin and a constituent of the Netherlands. The capital is in the town of Philipsburg. Tourism is the main branch of economy here, with beautiful beaches, tropical climate and plenty of activities. The island is famous for its airport, whose runway ends near a popular beach.

Fort-de-France is the capital of Martinique, a curious mixture of European and Caribbean temperament and has a wonderful climate. It is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean, so you’ll find plenty to see and do as you explore the streets. But don’t limit yourself to the city – Martinique is stunning in its beauty, with rainforests, dormant volcanoes, and beaches in all sizes. Wearing a Panama hat is allowed, and don’t forget to sample the local cuisine… it’s like ‘ouh-la-la’, but with rum!

  • Sint Maarten (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 9 January 2019 - 18 January 2019
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 42
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance

  • "Very fun, eye-opening adventure."

    Sterre (16), the Netherlands

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Shipping type: Clipper
Homeport: Amsterdam (NL)
Date built: 2000
Trainees:
Length: 76 m
Height of mast: 46,25 m
Sail: 2200 m2

A modern Clipper. Imagine yourself on a 19th century clipper when you board Stad Amsterdam, a modern version of the fast merchant ships of bygone days. The 60 metre long wooden deck, the high masts, the many yards and hundreds …

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