And then the monumental crossing to Europe is on the program! On Sint Maarten everyone comes on board and we say goodbye to the Caribbean, because the seaman's life beckons. We roll up our sleeves and hoist the sails. The trade wind will take us to Bermuda in about six days.

About this Stage:

• Sint Maarten-Rotterdam 30-3 t/m 6-5-2025
  
• On the ship Morgenster
• We make this trip with the ship Twister.
• We make this trip with a select group of a maximum of 18 passengers.
• Along the way we make stops at Bermuda, the Azores and a Channel Island
• Along the way we make stops in consultation with everyone on board.
• 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.

A lonely tropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, a thousand kilometers from the mainland. The street scene is dominated by pastel colored houses, businessmen in ties and bright shorts and British influences such as cricket and afternoon tea.

Bermuda has many beaches, with their typical pink sand, and there is a lot of coral around the island. There are also caves, the Crystal Cave is 500 meters deep.

After a few days we choose the open water again and set course for the Azores. It is wonderful sailing on the ocean. The wind comes from behind and long waves roll lazily under the ship. You have to navigate and steer along the way. Because the wind usually blows from the same direction, there is little need to adjust the sails. The temperature is pleasant and there is enough time for a good conversation, a book or a bit of lazing. The watches give structure to your day.

If the wind drops for a while, you can swim. Swimming with five kilometers of water below you and no land in sight is an experience you will never forget. Chased by a tuna, a school of flying fish occasionally shoots out of a wave. Sometimes one falls on the deck and the fresh fish is literally there for the taking.

And then suddenly land comes into view! After being at sea for a long time this is a very special experience. At such a moment you can also imagine how special this must have been for seafarers who crossed the ocean without good charts or navigation equipment.

We have arrived in the Azores. This archipelago is known for its nature and the many whales you see here. Tradition dictates that we stop here at Café Peter Sport to drink a gin tonic and paint a stone on the harbor wall as a reminder that we were here with the Morgenster.

On to Europe, we still have a nice piece of sailing ahead of us. Morgenster smells her home port in the distance and sails with lightning speed towards the Channel. When we reach the continental shelf, the wave action changes, and the temperature also shows that we are getting closer to home. At this point after a long time at sea, you can imagine how sailors must have felt in days gone by when they were almost home after a journey of sometimes more than a year. But we're not there yet. When we see land, we visit one of the Channel Islands. Here we make a short stopover to celebrate crossing the ocean, an achievement to be proud of! From here it is only a few days sailing to Rotterdam where we will embrace our friends and family again and tell tough sailor stories.

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