This first stage is immediately an exciting one. Sailing on the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay in winter is challenging, exactly what the Morgenster is made for!

We depart from the Veerhaven, an idyllic Rotterdam harbor next to the Erasmus Bridge. We descend the Nieuwe Waterweg past vast harbors and large seagoing vessels.

At sea we hoist the sails and the ship gets into her rhythm. It is striking here how busy it is in this part of the North Sea. Pilot boats, dredgers and on the horizon shipping lanes and wind farms.

We sail across the North Sea, Bay of Biscay and Atlantic Ocean to Lisbon. Along the way there is time to make stops, in good weather we can choose the nicest places, in less good weather we will sometimes call at a harbor to take shelter.

 About this Stage:

• -Over the North Sea, Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean
• -Multiple stops along the way, depending on the weather
• What you can expect during this trip:
• We sail from Rotterdam to Lisbon.
• We make this trip with the ship Morgenster
• We make this trip with a select group of a maximum of 24 passengers.
• Along the way we make a number of stops, where they will be and for how long, depending on the weather.
• At night we just keep sailing and enjoy the stars.
• Everyone is assigned to guards, together we sail the ship. This is not mandatory, but this way you get the most out of your trip.
• All meals on board are included in the price. Drinks too, except soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
• On board we eat vegetarian as standard, but if you like to eat meat or fish, you can indicate this on the booking form.
• This trip includes additional costs such as port charges and local taxes.
• Travel to arrival and departure port is not included in the trip. We can arrange this for you.

When we have passed the white chalk cliffs at Calais and Dover, the Channel widens and it becomes quieter with shipping traffic. The closer we get to the Bay of Biscay the longer the waves get and the more relaxed the sailing becomes. Also because everyone has now become well acquainted with the ship and has been swung into it.

The Bay of Biscay has its own absolute splendor. Because here the deep ocean merges into the European continental shelf where the long waves from the Atlantic Ocean collide, large waves can arise here. The experienced crew of the Morgenster will guide us safely through this, which can result in spectacular sailing.

As soon as the rugged coast of Galicia comes into view, you also start to notice the temperature that we are moving further south. We sail along the coast of Spain to Portugal. As we enter the Bay of Lisbon, up the Tagus, we see the impressive Ponte 25 de Abril. The capital of Portugal is of an incomparable beauty that has survived the centuries remarkably unscathed. Here we enjoy local delicacies and a well-deserved drink in the warm nightlife after a successful trip.

Then we will quickly prepare for the big crossing across the Atlantic Ocean to French Guiana.

Experience the real sea sailing on the Twister

With its modern rigging and beautiful sharp shape, the two-masted schooner Twister feels at home in all waters. Experience sailing on this large sailing ship, putting the sails on and putting yourself at the helm. Our crew makes every day a unique sailing experience.

The Twister is a fast sailing vessel that sails mainly at sea. And sea sailing is in fact a sport that requires some perseverance. Especially with the longer trips. You do not have to be a 'born sailor' to sign on to the Twister. Our experienced crew ensures that our guests are given the space to participate in everything that happens on board. Standing behind the rudder, setting the sails, learning how to navigate and how all the equipment works. Make new friends, but also enjoy the time to be on yourself and stare at the sea. Discover the beauty of the game. Discover the ship and the forces of nature, the wind, the waves that bring you into another dimension of consciousness.

The sailing holidays on board the Twister are characterized by:

• Active sailing
  
• Discovering beautiful nature 
  
• A nothing must be allowed, but everything may be mentality
  
• Getting to know other people or your own group even better
  
• Enjoy delicious meals on board but also cozy together in the kitchen jobs
  
• No sailing experience is needed to feel like a sailor
  
• The stay on board on a safe and comfortable sailing ship