Thalassa: Harlingen (NL) - Antwerp (BE)

15-25: € 1096,-
26-28 (at request): € 1280,-

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05 July - 13 July 2026

The Tall Ships Races 2026: Cruise in Company. Explore the North Sea coastline aboard Thalassa from Harlingen in the Netherlands to the historic port of Antwerp, Belgium. Your adventure will begin with a spectacular Parade of Sail, waving goodbye to onlookers before taking course for the open sea. As part of the trainee crew, you’ll take on watch duties, hoist sails, steer, and navigate, sailing Thalassa day and night towards your next destination. Along the way, you might anchor for a refreshing swim or meet another ship in a smaller port: this leg of the Tall Ships Races allows for some flexibility and focusing on having a good time! Finally, you will reach Antwerp, but that’s not the end of your adventure! Spend the last two days in port, celebrating the successful ending of your voyage and meeting the crews of other vessels during the Crew Parade, Crew Party, and other fun activities.
Open to all Windseekers aged 15-25; ages 26-28 at request.
This journey will be open for bookings from the 1^st of October 2025.

The Tall Ships Races 2026

Each year, a diverse fleet of tall ships, small ships, and yachts come together to champion Sail Training and build international friendships among young people. To ensure youth participation, at least half of the crew must be between 15 and 25 years old. The vessels take part in thrilling races and Cruise in Company legs, sailing between host ports and immersing themselves in lively harbour festivals along the way.

Every journey begins with a joyful sail-out in a stunning Parade of Sail, leading into several days at sea before concluding with two exciting days in the destination port. Here, trainees take part in a variety of events, from the Crew Parade and award ceremonies to the Crew Party, games, and competitions. Are you ready to set sail on this unforgettable adventure?

Ports

Harlingen is a trade and fishing port in Friesland, the Netherlands. The town itself is over a thousand years old, and you’ll find several historic streets in the old city centre. Its small size makes it easy to explore the town on foot. In 2022 Harlingen was a port of call for the Tall Ships Races. The town operates ferry lines to the Frisian Islands, a unique nature reserve with populations of seals, birds, and other wildlife. With its ‘gezellige’ pubs the town is a great place for a stopover.

Antwerp is a city in Belgium, on the River Scheldt, which is linked to the North Sea by the Westerschelde estuary. Its long maritime traditions are clear in the fact that the Port of Antwerp is one of the largest in the world. Come by train and you will be greeted by the monumental Antwerpen-Centraal station. Art lovers cannot miss the Rubens House and Museum aan de Stroom, while the Chocolate Nation, the largest Belgian Chocolate museum in the world, should appeal to most visitors!

Harlingen (NL)
Antwerp (BE)

Key points

Dates: 5 July 2026 - 13 July 2026
Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers 15-25 years, age 26-28 at request
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

"At first I didn't know what to expect and I felt kind of insecure, but the crew was really amazing and I had an unforgettable journey."

Finn (15), Belgium

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