True connection at sea
Sustainability and research
Escape the civilized world and experience the true life of a sailor during an ocean crossing. Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of the ocean! Here, you will find tranquility, make valuable connections, and discover your true self.
The beauty of taking your time
An ocean crossing on Bark EUROPA offers a taste of life as a traditional sailor. Despite modern safety, navigation and communication equipment, the simplicity of life on board is comparable to how it could have been like more than 200 years ago. Crossing the vast ocean, you'll experience powerful storms, calm doldrums and awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Instead of one day on a plane, it will take us a month and a half to cross the ocean, allowing you to slow down, relax and connect with nature. Standing on lookout, surrounded by endless mountains of water that appear and disappear around us, the feeling of being so vulnerable to the power of nature, the indescribable beauty of sunrises and sunsets and animal life around us make an ocean crossing an unforgettable experience.
Embracing disconnection to reconnect
This crossing is more than a physical journey; it's an experience that lets you disconnect from the rush of modern life. Life on board offers a chance to disconnect from the hectic pace at home. It gives you time to connect deeply with your crew mates, yourself and the moment. Without full acces to the internet, you'll turn to each other and the onboard library for knowledge. Let the people on board surprise you with their knowledge on very diverse subjects. Embrace the present and soak in the serenity around you, the stillness only broken by the ship's gentle glide through the waves. In this complete disconnect, you may uncover a truer sense of self, genuine happiness or simply the luxury of pure relaxation.
Beyond the destination: a sailor's journey
Sailing on board Bark EUROPA is not just about reaching a destination - it's about the journey itself. It's about how you will embark as a novice tall ship sailor and arrive as a full-fledged seaman, capable of setting and striking sails without any instructions. The voyage is about the unforgettable evenings, the vibrant sunsets, the night watches with your new found friends, about the new skills you'll learn and about your own journey.
With so much to discover from the crew, your fellow voyage crew and the ever-changing ocean around you, you'll find a routine that is relaxing and comfortable but keeps you occupied at the same time. You will delve into the theory and practice of tall ship sailing and all that it entails- sail handling, rigging, maintenance and navigation. And as we catch the trade winds towards our destination or navigate the powerful seas of. the Drake Passage, you'll stand on lookout, take the helm and help keep our ship on course.
