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Other · Amsterdam to A Coruña via the Channel and Bay of Biscay
Offshore Tall Ship Sailing from Amsterdam to A Coruña
Cross the Bay of Biscay aboard Florette and take part in sail handling, steering and night watches.
- Trip duration
- 15 days / 14 nights
- Group size
- Up to 28 guests
- Sailing type
- Adventure
- Operating season
- Available in May
The experience
Hoist sail by hand aboard Florette, take a turn at the helm and watch daylight fade over the Bay of Biscay. This one-way passage takes you from Amsterdam to Galicia aboard a wooden brigantine built in 1921. Over roughly 800 nautical miles, you’ll help sail a traditional tall ship around the clock. Follow the North Sea Canal through IJmuiden and head into the English Channel. A sheltered anchorage near the Channel…
The highlights
- Cross the Bay of Biscay on a classic wooden brigantine
- Hoist sails, steer and stand night watches with the crew
- Look for seabirds and dolphins along the route
Activities
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Wildlife Watching
- Photography
Your itinerary
Fixed dates
Book one of the captain's published departure dates.
Adaptable itinerary
Route, stops and duration can be tailored to your group.
Join the brigantine at Amsterdam Marina at 18:00. The itinerary is indicative. Wind, sea conditions and tides shape the route.
Route map
What's included
Included
- Shared-cabin berth with sheets and a pillow
- Breakfast with tea and coffee, plus 10 lunches or dinners
- Professional crew and hands-on sailing instruction
- Lifejacket for use on board
- Tender transfers between Florette and shore during the voyage
- Marina fees and fuel
- Kayak, paddleboards and snorkelling gear when conditions allow
- Use of onboard facilities and board games
Not included
- Meals beyond the half-board allowance, including meals ashore
- Alcohol and soft drinks, available from the onboard cash bar
- Travel to and from the ports, including flights
- Hotels before or after the voyage
- Travel and offshore sailing insurance
- Bath and swim towels
- Sleeping bag for cooler nights in shared cabins or sleeping on deck
- Optional tips and personal expenses ashore
Experience video
Hosted by VentureSail Holidays
VentureSail Holidays is the booking contact for this private charter. Your hosts aboard Emma Claire are skipper Chris and Bryony of Salcombe Sailing Adventures.
View all experiences by VentureSail Holidays- Response time
- ~24h
- Languages
- english
The boat
- Name
- Florette
- Type
- tall_ship
- Length
- 38 m
- Year
- 1921
- Cabins
- 9
- Capacity
- 28 guests
Meeting point
Amsterdam Marina, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Embark in Amsterdam on 15 May 2027 at 18:00. Disembark in A Coruña on 29 May 2027 at 10:00.
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