2025 Sailing Plan

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Departure Date: 21-Jul-25

Arrival Date: 01-Aug-25

Remaining Places Available: 12

Departure Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrival location: Kristiansand, Agder, Norway

Cost of trip: Young person 15-25: £1200 Adult over 25: £1400 All bookings are subject to a 6% booking fee

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TALL SHIPS RACES: LEG 3 ABERDEEN TO KRISTIANSAND

21st July - 1st August 2025

Join us for an amalgamated Race 3 and Cruise-in-Company of the Tall Ships Races, where we will be among a fleet of the world's most spectacular sailing tall ships, taking part in one of European sailing's most exciting international youth festivals. This 12-day voyage combines the excitement of a racing leg with the camaraderie among fellow vessels and exploratory spirit of a cruise-in-company. You'll have the chance to really get to know the boat, and explore the coasts of Denmark and Norway. Aberdeen, known as the Granite City, is one of Scotland's most important ports and famous for its grand and ornate architecture. Kristiansand is a cosmopolitan and picturesque city in southern Norway, combining urban café culture with palm tree beaches. As well as competing in the race, you will also have the opportunity to take part in all the festivities associated with the Tall Ships Races, including the Crew Parade and Crew Party (and more besides).

Whilst the normal age range for Tall Ships Races is 15-25, we are excited to offer a limited number of places on this leg to 'young at heart' adults over 25. Please get in touch for more information.

About your destination: Why sail with Excelsior for Tall Ships Races? As a smaller vessel with 17 crew (5 responsible crew and 12 trainees), you form a tight-knit community from day 1. You work together to achieve all elements of the voyage, from cooking to sail handling to helming to navigating. Everyone gets to experience everything, and you form a close bond with everyone in the crew. The professional team is friendly and accessible, and highly experienced in handling their ship. Since Excelsior is still authentically rigged and sailed as she was when she was built in 1921, she's a dream for traditional boat geeks (and wannabe geeks) who really want an experience of historic sailing. You get a close-to-the-water small boat sailing experience, whilst still feeling safely cradled in a large strong sea-going voyager. You don't need any sailing experience to join the Tall Ships Races, just enthusiasm and a thirst for adventure.