Milemaker Stavanger – Dunkirk

Six nights across the North Sea from Stavanger in Norway to Dunkirk in France, at a reduced price. A proper sea voyage close to home, on board the four-masted schooner Santa Maria Manuela.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Stavanger – North Sea – Strait of Dover – Dunkirk
Departure: Saturday 5 June 2027, Stavanger, Norway
Arrival: Friday 11 June 2027, Dunkirk, France
Duration: 6 nights
Ship: Santa Maria Manuela, four-masted schooner from 1937

Prices per person

Berth in a shared cabin (bunk): € 630
Bunk-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 750
Double-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 945

Lowest price from € 630 per person for a berth in a shared cabin. A cabin for yourself, a master cabin or a family cabin for three to four people is also possible; ask us for the price.

ACROSS THE NORTH SEA, ALMOST TO YOUR DOOR

This is a repositioning voyage: the ship has to reach its next cruising area on time and therefore travels mainly under engine, unless the wind allows sailing. That is why a lower price applies.

For travellers from Belgium and the Netherlands this may be the most convenient voyage of the season: you end in Dunkirk, just over the border, and build real sea miles for a week along the way.

THE ROUTE

Stavanger

Board in the port of Stavanger, on the south-west coast of Norway.

The North Sea

South across the open North Sea, past oil fields, shipping lanes and seabirds.

The Strait of Dover

Along the Dutch and Belgian coast to the narrowest point between the continent and England.

Dunkirk

Arrival in Dunkirk, a port city with a rich maritime past.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Santa Maria Manuela is a 68-metre steel four-masted schooner, built in 1937 for the Portuguese cod fishery off Newfoundland and Greenland, the famous White Fleet. After a thorough restoration she has been sailing again since 2010, now with guests. Every cabin has its own bathroom with shower: shared cabins with bunks for four to six people (separate for men and women), cabins with a bunk bed or a double bed, and spacious master cabins for two to four people. A permanent crew sails the ship; you are always welcome to help, but you do not have to. You can help hoist and trim the sails, take the helm, learn knots or climb the mast under supervision. If you prefer to rest, find a spot on deck or in the bowsprit net. Meals are provided on board and eaten together.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those who want to build sea miles or try a long sea voyage, ending close to home.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Dunkirk is about an hour's drive from Bruges and an hour and a half from Ghent.
• No sailing experience is needed; the crew explains everything.
• The ship sails under the Portuguese flag and the language on board is English.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Travel to the port of departure and home from the port of arrival is not included.
• Ideally arrive a day before departure: the ship cannot wait for late arrivals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is this voyage cheaper?

It is a repositioning voyage; the ship mainly uses its engine to reach Dunkirk on time.

Can I continue to Rouen?

Yes. Shortly afterwards the ship sails from Dunkirk to the Armada in Rouen.

Do I have to help with the sailing?

No. Help is welcome but never compulsory; the permanent crew sails the ship.

Does every cabin have its own bathroom?

Yes. All cabins on board, including the shared cabins, have their own bathroom with shower.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.

The Tall Ship Santa Maria Manuela is a four-mast sailing ship built in 1937. This sailingship has a rich history as a cod fishing vessel and sailed mainly in the northern Atlantic ocean. Today you can sail on a cruise in modern comfort. The ship has been thoroughly restored in 2010 thanks to its new owner, the Portuguese group Grupo Jerónimo Martins. With a capacity of up to 50 guests, the sailing ship offers wonderful sailing trips worldwide.