WELCOME ABOARD!

On Monday morning, between 12 and 12.30, you will step on board our 40-meter long sea-going sailing ship in Kiel. After you have stowed away your luggage, it is time to meet your traveling companions and the nautical crew. Naturally, care is taken of the inner man. After the crew has explained some board rules, the weather report is discussed with each other and the possible travel route is discussed. This is a journey for adventurers. We will cover 800 nautical miles before we arrive in Brest.

SAILING FROM KIEL (D) TO BREST (FR)

• Monday 29 June from 12 noon to Thursday 9 July 2020 at 10 a.m.
• port of departure Kiel (D) and port of arrival Brest (F)
• the exact place of berth is stated in the brochure that you receive about a month before departure
• a bed in a double cabin is € 1,019 per person. For a single cabin (max. 3 available) we ask for a 50% surcharge
• there is a cash box of € 220 per person for port dues, NOK passage, final cleaning, the necessary engine hours and other shipping costs (only payable in cash on board)
• children up to 12 years old receive a discount on the ship's rent and on board cash. We do not recommend taking really young children on this trip. Contact us about your family situation before you make a decision about child participation
• you organize the trip to Kiel and van Brest yourself and at your own expense. Both cities have a train station. If you book online on Deutsche Bahn in time, you have the chance to purchase a train ticket with a greatly reduced rate
• the planning of this trip depends on the tide, wind strength and direction. The Captain has the final decision in all cases

You become part of the Abel Tasman crew

Before the sails are set, go with the mate to the front deck for the sailing training. Everything is explained clearly and above all in a practical way. You learn, among other things, the names of the sails and how they function. You also practice some knots that you will use on the Abel Tasman this week. And less fun, but very important: there is also talk about what to do in an emergency.

During this week there are plenty of opportunities for (nautical) active participation in sailing hoisting, trimming and packing; send; navigation and the joint kitchen service.

THE PLANNING

We start the journey through the 100 km long NOK, go through the lock at Brunsbuttel into the North Sea and continue our journey along the Dutch, Belgian and English coast before we arrive in French Brittany. Wherever possible, ports are called up so that you can taste the atmosphere in that country and you can stretch your legs.

We will sail as much as possible during this long journey. Depending on the wind direction, one or more nights will be sailed on. You will then - if you wish - be assigned to the watch of the nautical crew. We can hardly tell you how special it is to sail at night, you simply have to experience that!

But also during this special sailing trip there is enough time and space to relax. Once the sails are good and everything is neatly cleared away, you can also look for a lovely wind-protected corner to read your book, listen to music or chat with your traveling companions. Something for everyone! You don't have to worry about anything and you start to relax slowly.

We are probably already calling at the port of Brest on Wednesday evening, where Sail Brest begins on Friday morning. You can still enjoy a huge diversity of sailing ships in all shapes and sizes and from various countries. Thursday after breakfast, this 5-country trip on board is unfortunately over again ...

CATERING

FUL BOARD, A COMPLETE PACKAGE

During this trip you will be spoiled on board of the Abel Tasman. Outside the three main meals there is always coffee / tea with something tasty, there is plenty of fruit and in the evening there are plenty of snacks. This trip is with full board, so including all meals (buffet form) and drinking coffee / tea, milk, soft drinks, beer, juices and wine.

Drinks with a higher alcohol percentage are also present on board and are charged per person and according to consumption at the end of the journey. Bringing your own spirits is not permitted.

If you have special diets, you must inform us of this maximum one month before departure so that our cook can take this into account. Upon arrival on board, it is important that you immediately report to the cook to discuss your details. If you book an overnight stay, breakfast on Saturday morning is included.

Tip

In short: take your chance and get a breath of fresh air aboard the Abel Tasman! Pure relaxation through little effort ...

Because the Abel Tasman is a real family ship, this sailing week is also very suitable for families. If your children are younger than 12, contact us for a suitable family quote. 

Everything described above is subject to change, because this trip - just like our other sailing trips - is wind and weather dependent.

CONDITIONS

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this journey can be canceled by the shipping company. You will receive a personal message about this.

Of course you will immediately be refunded your already paid amount and a discount on a replacement trip offered. By booking this trip, you agree to the General Conditions Package Travel and our privacy policy. After processing your booking you will receive an email via [email protected] with the request to check yourself in online. This is mandatory and must be done at least one week before departure. It is also mandatory to bring a valid passport or ID-proof.

Approximately one month before departure you will receive a brochure (by email) with more information about this trip.

Sailing ship Abel Tasman is a luxury two-masted schooner which is more than 40 meters long. Because of its spacious layout you always feel at ease on board. Everywhere are places where you can enjoy and relax quietly. But if you choose to be together, then there are plenty of opportunities for that too. We have 30 beds on board and with day trips we can accommodate 60 people.