Tour

July 21. – 31.

Tall Ships Races is a sailing regatta featuring ships from all over the world. It takes place in various locations, and in 2025, it all begins in Le Havre, France. The first regatta goes to Dunkirk, followed by the next regatta to Aberdeen in Scotland. From here, the first leg will be a race, the rest of the leg is Cruise-in-Company all the way to Kristiansand. Cruise-in-Company is a non-competitive sailing stage, which allows for a stop along the way and provides a more leisurely experience. The final regatta runs from Kristiansand to Esbjerg. Each voyage varies in length and duration.

Regattas are thrilling, and we must have full focus on handling the sails. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have sailing experience, as all training is provided on board by our regular crew. Making new friends and challenging yourself with amazing new experiences is just as important as the actual sailing! The regatta rules mean that half of the crew must be between 15 and 25 years old. You check in the day before departure and stay on board the day after we dock, which allows you to truly experience the atmosphere among the ships and the crowds at the harbour.

CHECK IN/

DEPARTURE Aberdeen

21. 07. 2025 15:00

22. 07. 2025

ARRIVAL Kristiansand

30. 07. 2025

You stay on board until the next morning, check-out: 09:00

INCLUDED

Meals

YOUTH 15 – 25 YEARS nok 15400

Remember to bring your passport! Things to bring

More info about sailings and bookiing/FAQ

Aboard

Life on board:

The daily routines goes like this: Trainees, will be assigned to one of three watch teams who work for 4 hours and then have 8 hours off, both day and night. Trainees will assign to the following watches:

4-8

8-12

12-4

When you join in on a team, it makes the voyage more interesting and you get to know your fellow trainees better.

The watch posts are as follows:

Look-out:

Posted on the foredeck or, in heavy weather, on the poop-deck. The look-out reports all objects sighted: boats, fishing equipment, wreck-goods and other floating goods.

Helmsman:

Posted at the wheel on the poop-deck. Steers the ship under supervision of the ship´s crew.

Fire- and safety watch:

The fire-watch patrols the entire ship every 30 minutes, starting on deck and following the designated patrol route.

Galley duty:

One or two trainees from each watch can be posted in the galley or pantry, for one day, to assist the cooks during meals.

During your free time, you are welcome to relax with a good book, take photos or talk with your fellow trainees over a good cup of coffee. You are also welcome to help with the current shift, if you wish. You will quickly get into the rhythm on board and take part in the work together with our permanent crew. Sailing experience is not necessary, we give you all the training necessary, but you must be in so good physical shape that you can contribute to your watch team.

Food

We serve tasty and nutritional meals aboard. On Sea Norway we serve local, traditional food. You can buy a special diet when you do the booking. Remember to specify your diet. You must report any food allergies when ordering your voyage. Please inform us before the voyage begins.

While at sea, meals are served at the following times:

0730: Breakfast

1200: Lunch

1730: Dinner

Further food in the late evening is available as required for the night shifts.

While at sea you will sleep either on a bunk, or in a hammock. There are separate bathrooms for women and men. This summer, because of covid-19 we built “walls” between the bunk beds and made curtains between the hammocks and beds. We will not take these away it gives the trainees more privacy.

Bring

You must bring hardwearing, warm clothes that are water- and windproof, and good shoes. Even if you sail in summer, it can be cold at sea, especially on night watch.

Other items:

Passport, this also applies to Norwegians sailing between Norwegian ports
Sleeping bag, not too warm
Cap
Gloves
Toiletries
Suntan lotion
Sunglasses
Shoes with solid soles, or rubber boots
Towel
Personal medicines
Mobil phone charger
Eyemask and earpods
Small backpack for going ashore
Pack your belongings in a soft bag without wheels. (it must be stored in your locker, which only takes 120 liters).
Bring a small padlock to lock your locker with, or buy one on board.

The on board shop

Our shop carries snacks, chocolate, soft drinks, toiletries and souvenirs.

Mobile phones and power

There is no mobile phone coverage when we are in open sea. If you require contact with people ashore, the ship and the office will assist you. The power supply onboard is 220V AC.

Washing clothes

Normally, it’s not possible to wash your clothes on board. However, if your voyage

is longer than one week, you may contact the sergeant about using the ships washing machine.

Luggage

The ship has limited space for luggage. Your luggage allowance is a bag of 120 litres.

Seasickness and drugs

Remember to notify the sergeant and watch leader on board if you use seasick medication or seasick bandage. When using seasickness medication you are not allowed to enter the rig within a certain time after use, 6 hours after the last pill taken and 12 hours after the seasick bandage is removed. When at sea/sailing the ship is “dry,” i.e. totally alcohol restricted.

Go to

Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north-west of the city centre, on the A96 near Dyce. Here are your travel options, with links to further information. Read more

Kristiansand airport, Kjevik is 16. km from the city center Between Kristiansand and Kjevik the airport bus service consists of the regular bus service on line 35. The bus stop is at the main road behind the P-house. Read more

Destination

Tall Ships Races Aberdeen: Read more

Tall Ships Races Kristiansand: Read more