Tour

August 08.-11. 2025

Join us the final day with Tall Ship Races in Esbjerg and onwards to Norway.

Onboard you are called a trainee because you will be a part of the work on board. No prior knowledge of sailing is required to join this impressive ship on its journey. How much we sail on each voyage is dependent upon weather and wind. If the wind doesn’t go our way, we’re required to start up the motor. You participate in work on board, and your tasks will be assigned based upon your abilities and interests.

The more people who choose to work with the sails and rigging, the more the ship will be able to sail. It’s an amazing feeling and a fantastic view when the motor can be shut off, and the ship is able to go full sail. People are also required on deck to reel in the ropes. If you don’t wish to climb into the rigging, please let the shift leader know. On quiet shifts we often spend time teaching about knots, sailing, and seamenship.

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DEP. Esberg

ARRIVAL Arendal

08. August 2025 1500

Departure next morning

11. August 2025, ca 1500

INCLUDED

	Meals onboard

NOT INCLUDED

Flights and transfers to and from the ship, Drinks on board (available for local prices). Field trips, Other personal expenses.

PRICE 15 – 17 YEARS

PRICE 12 – 14 YEARS

NOK 2213

NOK 1475 together with an adult

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

Travel to Esbjerg: Esbjerg airport is 20 minutes from the city center. Read more. Billund airport is ca 55 minutes from Esbjerg. Read more

Travel to and from Arendal

Destination

Tall Ships Races Esbjerg: Read more