Journey

Bilbao – Nantes

BOARDING ON 06/26 AT 8:00 PM

Embark on the Galleon and live the experience of sailing on a replica of almost 50 meters long. All a merchant ship of the time in which the spaces are larger and more comfortable. In this voyage you will be part of the crew, using the same techniques of navigation, with training on navigation, charts, use of sails, knots, and navigation guards, etc..
Departing from the port of Bilbao and arriving at the port of Nantes, this crossing lasts 1 day and a half corresponding to 280 nautical miles. It will allow you to make an incredible voyage along the northern French coast until you reach the port of Nantes in France. Departing from the old seaport of Bilbao and finally reach the waters of the north coast of France and visit Nantes. Nantes is located in an optimal tourist enclave: you will find an island machine (park with giant mechanical animals); visit also the castle of the Dukes of Brittany (museum of the castle of the Dukes of Brittany). Finally we recommend you to visit the garden of the plants of Nantes (nineteenth-century botanical garden). Lose yourself in its streets full of charm while sailing aboard the Andalusia Galleon. An unforgettable experience aboard the Galleon Andalucia for those who are not used to big ships.

Price: 420,00€

Availability: Last places available

Vessel

El Galeón

The Galeón Andalucía is a replica of the 16th century galleons that linked America, Europe and Asia. Launched in 2010, it has sailed from Spain to China, tours of the USA, Great Lakes, Canada, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, etc. It has 3 masts and bowsprit and 7 sails, 4 of them square and one lateen with a total sail area of 320m2. It can accommodate up to 42 people, usually 20 to 25 people with bunk beds.

Journey details

Embarking

Disembarkation

Map of the journey

What is included

- Navigation
- Basic training and workshops
- Accident insurance
- Bunk accommodation

Breakfast accommodation

Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Gift of the boat
Night before departure and night on arrival at port

What it does not include

Transport to and from the boat is at the expense of each person.

Sailing on the sailing boats of the Nao Victoria Foundation is a magnificent human, technical and natural experience. You will take part in the sailing watches and experience the camaraderie of people of different ages, cultures and backgrounds, all as fond of the sea and boats as you are. You will learn navigation techniques, manoeuvring, knots and rigging, as well as getting to recognise the main stars and constellations. And all this in a natural environment as different, indomitable and incredibly beautiful as the sea.

A mini adventure full of humanity. My dream since I was a child, to see the sails swell in the wind, with the bow cutting waves up and down. Swallowing the sky, swallowing the sea. I am one of those who never stop, I do not miss even the smallest detail and Nao Victoria and you have filled me. All my nights different, always ecstatic. Captain, crew a 10, volunteers, I have no scale to name your dedication, your courtesy, your bizarreness. Historically well prepared, I now admire even more those heroes who preceded us.

The person who decides to make a voyage aboard the nao Victoria will find: a wooden ship that tries to recreate the feeling of being in one of those primitive ships that achieved such great feats, with a crew of people enthusiastic about sailing, the history of Spain very close, attentive and friendly, which will allow us to participate in all maneuvers and activities.

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Journey: Bilbao – Nantes

Price: 420,00€

Availability: Last places available