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Scheveningen to Porto

13 days voyage

Next voyage: Aug 30 - Sep 11, 2027

Starting from €2.690,- pp

Map Key Scheveningen – Porto

Coastal voyage

Coastal voyage through the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

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Leaving the port of Scheveninge
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Wave our home port Scheveningen goodbye from Europa's decks when you hoist the sails and head for the English Channel. This voyage will bring us from The Netherlands to the historic harbor of Porto in Portugal. As we set sail from the North Sea into the English Channel, the ship will settle into the rhythm on board, navigating through a busy waterway. This journey offers a unique combination of coastal and open-ocean sailing, providing you the opportunity to experience the ever-changing conditions of European waters.

Sunny sailing
Stunsails set sailing from tahiti to the cook islands

Departing from Scheveningen, we will navigate the busy waters of the North Sea, where strong tides and shifting winds provide an exciting start to our adventure. As we enter the English Channel, the voyage continues through one of the busiest maritime routes in the world, requiring careful navigation and teamwork. Here, the mix of commercial vessels, fishing boats, and coastal traffic adds to the dynamic nature of the passage.

Sail handling in the rigging

Destination

Embarkation in Scheveningen

At the edge of the North sea, where the North Sea Canal meets the ocean, Bark EUROPA lies moored in the harbor of Scheveningen, her masts rising above the fishing boats and berthed close to the beach. 

The crew inspects the rigging, checks the sails and makes sure that all provisions are on board for the voyage ahead. On the day of embarkation, we say goodbye to the Netherlands and hoist the yards, pull the sheets and set the sails, leaving the Dutch coastline behind as we chart a course toward Porto.

Disembarkation in Porto

After almost two weeks of sailing along the European coast and Biscay, we follow the Portugese river Douro and will end in Porto, a city renowned for its Port production and colorful, historical city centre. 

Disembarkation is always a bittersweet moment, marking the conclusion of a great adventure at sea. After days of sailing together, sharing experiences its time to say goodbye to the ship and your fellow crewmates. It doesn't need to be the end of your travels, we recommend to take some time to explore this beautiful city or visit the Douro Valley. 

 

Route

The voyage begins in Scheveningen, in the Netherlands. As we make our way toward the English Channel, the waters will get busier. The lookout will have an important job to help the officers on watch to navigate these waters safely. After the English Channel, we will sail past Ile Ouessant, marking the north-westernmost point of France. The winds and currents around this headland can be challenging and will be the perfect opportunity to test everything you've learned in the days before. As we sail onwards, we cross the Bay of Biscay, known for its unpredictable weather. The Bay can be both calm or give challenging conditions, offering another excellent opportunity to test your skills in seamanship.

Map Route Scheveningen – Porto

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome on board

From nearly all corners of the world, our guests will arrive in Scheveningen. Your coastal voyage will finally start. Embarking via our gangway, you will be welcomed by our crew members. You will be asked to sign in on board and take the luggage to your assigned cabin, followed by a first meeting to introduce the captain and crew to the voyage crew before enjoying your first meal on board. These will be the first exciting moments of your time on board. A first glance of who you will be sharing your experience with. They will be solo travellers, friends or couples, young and old, from various countries and with different backgrounds, all united in their dream of sailing at sea on a tallship.

Being on watch

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Life on board

For some people on board it will be their first time on a tall ship, while others will have done similar journeys. This mix of beginners and more experienced tall ship lovers creates a learning atmosphere on board, where each person can contribute in their own way to keep the ship sailing. Soon after we have cast of our mooring lines, the watch schedule will begin. You will be placed in the Red - White or Blue watch. Each watch will take turns in being 4 hours on watch, to stand on lookout, steer the ship and help with sail handling.

Bark Europa is setting sail

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Sail training

This coastal voyage offers you a chance to get a first glance of the theory and practice of tall ship sailing and all that it entails - sail handling, rigging, maintenance, navigation, routing, weather and much more. From day one, our experience permanent crew will start to teach you all there is to know about square rig sailing. 

Weather and route planning

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Research

We believe in expanding knowledge of our sailors, and to do so we invite scientists on board. Oceanographers, astronomers, marine biologists have joined us in the past and their presence and expertise have been highly valued by both our crew and trainees. By working together with universities and other institutions we hope to connect the scientific world with our world at sea and bring scientific knowledge to a wide audience. Our hope is to broaden the awareness of oceanic and polar issues and make scientific knowledge accessible to a wide audience. During your voyage, you will have the opportunity to assist the researchers with their work, such as helping to collect data using a manta trawl or plankton net.

Research during the sailing voyage

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Day 12-13: Arrival in Porto

After almost two weeks at sea, we are getting closer to the river Douro, marking our approach to our destination. The last night of the voyage we will spend in port of Porto. This will be the last evening together as a new Bark EUROPA Family, having created memories for a lifetime and making new friends along the way. The morning after, it will be time to say goodbye to the ship, her crew and your newfound friends. On to new adventures!

Making new memories

Reviews

Willow Ryan - OceanOcean Crossing

It was a amazing voyage!!! The crew were wonderful in helping us with everything and dear Rensje was absolutely amazing! I think that for a training ship she is handled very well and the organization was great. Capt. Janke is a wonderful captain and also did a superb job of wrangling the 40 plus landlubbers and keeping a ship shape ship! Thank you to everyone for all the love and effort that goes into these beautiful vessels.

Kathi Blömer - OceanTenerife - Puerto Madryn

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 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.

Adrian Chan - OceanOcean Crossing

Everything about being on the Europa is just pure bliss to me; the crew were very nice and welcoming, the deckhands were very patient with us newbies, I haven't been this happy for a very long time. There are a couple of things that can be done better though: 1) Better communications between the permanent and voyage crew (e.g. room change arrangements) 2) Get more and/or better fishing gear with lectures on how to fish 3) Get better squeegees for deck wash! Other than that, coming on the Europa for 2.5 months was the best decision I've ever made.

Setting the sails

Why choose us

  • All kinds of weather

    From strong currents to shifting winds and open ocean swells in the North Sea, English Channel and the Bay of Biscay, each part brings its own challenge, making this voyage a valuable experience to develop new skills.

    Steering the ship in all weather

  • Improve your sailing skills

    As we cover quite a big stretch of the North Sea and Bay of Biscay, this voyage offers a hands-on ocean voyage, perfect for those looking to gain experience in ocean sailing. 

    A good way to improve your sailing skills

  • The heart of Porto

    We will most likely be berthed into the heart of the city centre. Arriving in Porto via the Douro river will be a unique experience! 

    Porto

Dates & prices

Sailing south in 2027: Scheveningen - Porto - Tenerife - Cape Verde - Uruguay

Embark on an unforgettable southbound journey with Bark EUROPA in 2027! From the shores of Scheveningen, we’ll sail along the Atlantic coast to Porto, before heading out into the open ocean towards Tenerife and the Cape Verde islands. From there, we’ll continue south across the Atlantic, crossing the equator and sailing into the Southern Hemisphere towards Montevideo/Piriapolis, Uruguay.

Choose your adventure, join for a single leg or experience the full transformation from the North Sea’s autumn chill to the warmth of the South Atlantic. Whether you’re learning the ropes on a coastal leg or embracing the rhythm of the ocean on a long crossing, each leg offers its own opportunities for adventure, teamwork, and connection. Step on board, become part of the crew and experience the world under sail!

What's included

  • Small and personal sailing experience with a maximum of 42-46 voyage crew members
  • Sail training and interesting lectures from our permanent crew
  • Participate in research projects on board during the longer legs
  • Delicious meals from our experienced cook, unlimited coffee & tea
  • Spend your “off-watch” time in the ships library, lounge, poker corner, deckhouse or ships bar
From To Days Nautical miles Price pp 4/6p cabin Price pp 2p cabin
From
Scheveningen, The Netherlands
To
Porto, Portugal
Days
13
Nautical miles
1180
€2.990,-
Early bird until 22/11/26 €2690
€3.510,-
Early bird until 22/11/26 €3160

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FAQ

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What can I expect regarding the food onboard?

When you're out at sea, our galley is always busy preparing delicious meals to keep everyone well-fed. Our experienced cook and cook’s assistant take care of all meals on board, surprising our voyage crew with a variety of dishes made with local ingredients from the ports we visit. We offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. When you book your voyage, you can choose your meal preference to ensure everything is arranged in advance. Please contact the office in case you have a food allergie or intolerance. We are happy to see if we can make the voyage possible for you.

Are the bunks big enough for tall people?

We have taller bunks available for taller people, at the time of booking we ask for your height. On board we will make sure that you're allocated a berth you will fit in.

How can I make a booking?

You are welcome to send in your booking form via our website as soon as you are ready for the adventure! Choose your voyage in the sailing schedule, scroll down to the date you wish to sail with us and click the 'Book now' button. You adventure is just a view clicks away!