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

Amsterdam (NL) - Cromarty (GB)

24 August - 29 August 2025

5 days, Thalassa

From € 700,-

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Shared cabin p.p.: € 700,-
Single cabin p.p.: € 990,-

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Thalassa:
Amsterdam (NL) - Cromarty (GB)

24 August - 29 August 2025

Embark on a 5-day delivery journey aboard Thalassa from the Netherlands to Scotland. Start your adventure at the conclusion of the grand SAIL Amsterdam event, sailing out in the festive atmosphere towards the North Sea. Navigate across the open sea to the serene shores of Cromarty on Scotland’s northeast coast. This trip combines the thrill of open water sailing with the beauty of coastal navigation, offering stunning sea views along the way. Arrive in Cromarty, a charming village on the Scottish coast, where you can soak in the picturesque scenery. Whether you wish to actively participate in sailing or simply relax on board, everyone is welcome on this beautiful journey.
Open to all Windseekers over 18 years of age.

Ports

With more bicycles than people, cycling is an integral part of Amsterdam's DNA. Hop on and see the city like the locals do! Winding waterways, idyllic bridges and historic buildings - one of the most memorable ways to truly see Amsterdam is from the canals. Amsterdam has a full cultural agenda showcasing the very best festivals, nightlife, exhibitions & events, plus there is enough practical tourist info, hotel, museum, excursion & attraction listings, you won't miss a thing!

  • Amsterdam (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 24 August 2025 - 29 August 2025
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 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
  • This booking is covered by Thalassa's VZR Garant (instead of Windseeker's usual STO Garant).
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • "As crew, there is nothing better then standing back and seeing the trainees do all the work - and do it perfectly!"

    Jet (31), Netherlands

You sail on the Thalassa

Shipping type: Barquentine
Homeport: Harlingen (NL)
Date built: 1980
Trainees: 30
Length: 47m
Height of mast: 35m
Sail: 800m2

Sail in style. The Thalassa is more than capable to sail every imaginable sea and ocean. A 3-masted barquentine, she carries square sails on the foremast, while the main and mizzen masts are both gaff-rigged. Thanks to that she can …

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Windseeker logs

  • The Sustainability of Sailing – old

    Windseeker, 23 February 2023

    – by Anna Gudarowska

    While sailing isn't immune to environmental impacts, we're setting a course for eco-conscious practices on board. In this exploration, we dive into the reasons why sailing and sustainability are intricately intertwined. From harnessing the wind's renewable energy to cultivating a …

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  • Sailing Ship in the Tropics

    Anne Margeretha

    Tropics

    – by Annet

    Sometimes you have afternoons which are exactly how you thought they would be on a sailing ship in the tropes: the sun just right above your head, a cool breeze in the front, lightly cracking sails and murmuring waves… You are …

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This Journey is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee.