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Three weeks we will never forget. Three weeks of magic. The challenges of life on board, of the weather conditions, learning to sail, appreciating the extent of the work done by the permanent crew... all made the experience what it was. It is a fully immersive adventure, giving you a taste of Antarctic exploration of the decades gone by. A trip like this attracts a certain kind of person, making the crew (voyage and permanent) a group of people that quickly become like family. The scenery is truly unparalleled - the closest thing I could imagine to visiting another planet. It conjures the most intense gratitude and wonder. Thank you to everyone on board our voyage - it was a privilege.

This voyage was the experience of a life time for me, it was absolutely amazing. I learnt a lot about sailing, other people and myself. The camaraderie between voyage crew and permanent crew including captain, mate and boson, was outstanding in all circumstances. The food was great, healthy tasty and every day different, there were very few dishes which were repeated in 46 days on board! We lived together in close quarters but because of the different watches and different sleeping time it never felt crowded. I would definitely recommend travelling on the Bark Europa and I am already thinking about going on another voyage on board. I am very grateful for everybody who made and make these great voyages happening

What a beautiful and exciting sailing experience on my trip with Bark Europa to Cascais! We had all types of weather, including a storm on the Atlantic Ocean. The Europa is a steady and safe ship with a very experienced and dedicated crew. It is so nice to be part of the sailing crew and be able to help with sailing the ship. For me it was the first time to sail non stop to Cascais on the Europa and it was an indescribable experience and worth repeating.

You may imagine what a trip on bark Europa will be like. Tall ship, sail handling, ocean going. But the journey is so much more. Beyond imagination. The sights, the places, the people, the activities were all extraordinary and incredible. If you\'re considering a voyage with bark Europa, do it!

All the paid crew were incredibly helpful, cheerful and patient. A truly memorable experience!

Throughout the voyage the Bark Europa crew were all friendly, kind and professional in everything they did for us as passengers. A fantastic high adventure experience way exceeding my expectations and without doubt a very special way to visit Antarctica.