Thalassa Ship's journal

Thalassa journal Christmas 2022

It is our pleasure to inform you in this ship's journal about all the expected activities on board our ship Thalassa from this moment until the end of the new year to come.

Winter 2022-2023

Our annual winter project School at sea

Sails have been set!
Harlingen, England, A Coruña (northwest of Spain) and Tenerife... The SaS students have already had quite a journey. They have now been on various excursions, climbed El Teide, navigated, cooked, tied ship knots, you name it and they did it. The students are all having great adventures and have found their footing on the Thalassa. Last week they even freed a sea turtle that had become entangled in fishing nets. And this is only the beginning! There are still so many great things planned. For example, the big crossing across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. The wind will determine whether the Thalassa first makes a stopover in Cape Verde or sails directly to Dominica (Caribbean). What freedom!

Spring 2023

Scotland it is!

For 2023 our spring whisky tours are already fully booked but as soon as the dates of Feis Ile 2024 are known (which hopefully won't take long anymore) we will map out the Scotland spring 2024 tours and present these to our committed customers first. To be continued...

Summer 2023

Celebrations in France: L'Armada du Siècle and Fête de la Mer à Boulogne -sur-Mer!

From Scotland, Thalassa sails to France to participate in L'Armada du Siècle in Rouen. Armada Rouen 2023, one of the largest gatherings of tallships in the world with an expected 6 million visitors, a magnificent nautical spectacle of which Thalassa will also be proud to be part of this edition. Find out more: Armada.

Roam the French and English coasts, an extra-long summer sailing holiday!

On June 19, Thalassa will be in Le Havre where boarding will take place at 20.00 for the Channel voyage. There will be a crossing to the Solent , then Swanage, Alderney, Mont Saint Michel, St Malo, Torbay, Brixham. Dartmouth, Salcombe, Falmouth and the Isles of Scilly will be visited.We will subsequently make another crossing to the rugged coast of Brittany and visit Aber Wrach, Roscoff (ile de Batz) and/or Lezardrieux . After that, Thalassa will presumably sail downwind back east( if there is still time via Guernsey) to finish in Boulogne on 7 July. Depending on the wind, the order of this cruise may be adjusted. Interested? For more information, please visit our website: Tallshipthalassa.nl/en.

Also during the cosy characteristic Fête de la Mer à Boulogne-sur-Mer, Thalassa will again make her appearance from 13-16 July 2023. During 4 days, the sea and the maritime world will be honoured. Various activities are offered: sea excursions, sea shanties, maritime traditions, tasting of sea products. For more info, please visit the event's website: Festival de la Côte d'Opale.

With Youngsters from France to England: the Erasmus+ exchange at Thalassa / theme sustainable

Dates: 17 to 29 July 2023.
Trip: from Boulogne-sur-Mer (France) to Dublin (Ireland). With stops in Cherbourg and Cork.
Price: 895€ for 17 - 25 years, 1440€ for 26-28 years.

Are you between 17 and 25 years old? Are you looking for a new sailing adventure with a sustainable component for your summer 2023? We have the trip of your dreams!

From 17 to 29 July, Windseeker and Tall Ship Thalassa will sail together from Boulogne-sur-Mer (France) to Dublin (Ireland). Our programme? Fun, international friends, sailing lessons and research into microplastics. Join us for an unforgettable adventure at sea!
For bookings: Windseeker.

(Post)summer in Scotland

New: Sailing and hiking in Scotland

Massive mountains, smoky whisky, kilts and bagpipes define our image of Scotland. Scotland with its combination of unspoiled natural beauty and wealth of culture has so much beauty to offer! That we are not the only ones in love with Scotland is proven by its election as the most beautiful country in the world according to the readers of the English travel guides Rough Guides. Would you like to discover this beautiful country with us by ship but also by walking? Our experienced walking and whisky guide Gerard Spaans will take you on a journey to remember. See Tallshipthalassa.nl/en.

Whisky weeks

There is just 1 very last cabin available for our 10-day whisky expedition, 9-19 August 2023. If interested, the advice is: hurry! Book here: Tallshipthalassa.nl/en.

Also in summer (from 19 to 26 August 2023) we are organising a beautiful whisky week, starting and ending in Oban. We will sail to Skye, Staffa, Islay, Port Ellen and, if the weather is favourable, back to Oban via Jura. Will you be joining us? For more info and bookings: Tallshipthalassa.nl/en.

Last but not least: from Scotland to Southampton Boat show

Following our adventures in Scotland, we will sail from Troon to Southampton, from 9-14 September. The fare for this cruise is attractively priced so those who would like to experience a nice cool trip aboard our ship at a moderate price are cordially invited: Tallshipthalassa.nl/en.

With this, we have come to the end of our overview of adventurous and beautiful voyages in our offerings for 2023. We hope to welcome you on board soon. The owners, captains, crew and office staff of Thalassa wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year!

The three-masted barque Thalassa is an exceptionally strong, seaworthy ship. With her 16 sails she is an impressive sight on the horizon. Sailing on the Thalassa means relaxation, luxury and adventure, all at the same time. An experienced crew, an excellently equipped accommodation and the culinary surprises served on board, guarantee you a wonderful trip. During her sailing trips Thalassa can receive 30 persons. NOTE: For all our trips and their programs the wind and weather conditions apply!

Tall Ship Thalassa is an exceptionally comfortable ship, ideal for receptions and parties on board thanks to the spacious saloon and the covered afterdeck. The ship offers space for 140 guests

Information and bookings general

More information about this and other sailing trips can be found on our website.
If you have any other questions, we are of course happy to answer them personally. You can reach us by e-mail: Brigitte@tallshipthalassa.nl or by phone: +31 - (6)8 2446488

Hopefully we can welcome you (again) on board of Thalassa next year!