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Esbjerg (DK) - Bremerhaven (DE)

09 August - 13 August 2025

4 days, Thalassa

From € 495,-

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Shared cabin p.p.: € 495,-
Single cabin p.p.: € 895,-

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Thalassa:
Esbjerg (DK) - Bremerhaven (DE)

09 August - 13 August 2025

Join Thalassa for an exciting short sailing trip from Esbjerg to Bremerhaven. Begin your journey in Esbjerg, amidst a gathering of numerous ships celebrating the conclusion of the Tall Ships Races, and meet your fellow crew members. Departing from the iconic Men at Sea monument, set sail for Helgoland, a serene German island free from cars and bicycles. Discover its rugged coastlines, high cliffs, and diverse flora and fauna, including seals. After exploring Helgoland, sail through the Wadden Sea to Cuxhaven, where you can enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and coastal walks. Finally, arrive in Bremerhaven just in time for the nautical event, Sail Bremerhaven, starting on August 13th. You will need to disembark at 07:30 in the morning, but you’re welcome to extend your stay by booking a hotel to enjoy the festivities.
Open to all Windseekers over 18 years of age.

Ports

Esbjerg is a beautiful coastal city in the South-West of Denmark, with the second biggest harbour in Denmark - a lively place full of fishing and shipping activities. You can observe the town's maritime history in its attractions: from the Fisheries- and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg Skibet statue to the Men at Sea monument, everything brings you back to the sea. Visit also the Ribe Vikinge Center, a fun outdoor museum where you will meet the Vikings themselves!

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.

  • Esbjerg (DK)

  • Bremerhaven (DE)

Key points

  • Dates: 9 August 2025 - 13 August 2025
  • Embarkation: 20:00 / Disembarkation: 07:30
  • 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
  • "It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation."

    Axel (23), France

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

  • A busy and productive day at sea

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2015

    Aalborg

    – by Trainees Charlotte and Pernille

    Charlotte (26), UK We were lucky as a watch this morning and didn’t go on sail watch until 8 a.m. Some people had to get up to make breakfast but the rest of us enjoyed our lie-in and were bright-eyed and …

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  • Fun day out with friends

    Wadden Sea, October 2020

    All photos courtesy of BTOWU

    – by Nienke

    Besides providing us with super awesome, smart, science people to ensure the high quality of the sustainability side of our Exchange programs, By the Ocean we Unite also organize their own things. Like ‘citizen science’ day trips, during which folks …

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Photos

  • Trainee
  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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This Journey is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee.