Ocean crossing Part 2

Ponta Delgada - Ibiza

May 26 - June 7, 2023

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Sailing on a tallship

Every year a number of sailing trips are organised by the Clipper Stad Amsterdam. Whether you are an experienced sailor or not, we are more than pleased to invite you to join our crew on one of these adventures sailing holidays.

The captain and his crew welcome you on board at Ponta Delgada on May 26th. The beautiful and cozy town of Ponta Delgada is located on the Portuguese island of São Miguel, which is part of the islands group of the Azores: a small paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! São Miguel, also known as the "Green Island", is the largest island in the Azores. Enjoy the small streets with white and colored houses in Portuguese style, the old churches, and impressive squares. The crater lakes, the rugged coastline, and the wonderful green nature make this a fantastic island to stay at for a few days. Visit, for example, the volcano crater of Sete Cidades or the inactive volcano Do Fogo and the nearby lake before you embark on the Clipper.

Practical information

the Azores

The Azores archipelago, consisting of 9 inhabited and eight uninhabited islands, is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 1,500 km off the Portuguese coast. 
After breakfast the next morning, the "ocean crossing" to the island of Ibiza located in the Mediterranean Sea will begin.

Learn all about setting the sails or standing on the lookout or going aloft in the mainmast to the very top on this trip. The reward will be a truly unbelievable view!

An unforgettable experience

Imagine standing on the lookout surrounded by nothing but the sea. The waves,  the sea being rough now and then, maybe some other ships and sometimes even dolphins playfully dancing just ahead of the bow and the experience of feeling so insignificant in the overwhelming nature.
Enjoy the peace and quietness around you, be completely disconnected from our hectic lives at home, find the time to relax on deck or in the longroom with a book from our well-stocked library, and have interesting conversations with the crew and the other guests.

The meals are enjoyed together with the crew in the longroom at times adjusted to the watches. Every night the captain will give a short briefing on the mileage achieved on a preceding day, the mileage still to go, and any other points of interest.

During the presentation, there is room to share photos, and if you would like to share or tell something, a laptop, beamer and screen are at your disposal.

By Fleur Nooteboom

Sailing and watches

The ship’s crew stands watch in three shifts. These shifts are called the Red Watch (from 12- 4 AM and PM), the White Watch (from 4-8 AM and PM), and the Blue Watch (from 8-12 AM and PM).

We welcome you to join one of these watches. This way you can fully experience the wonders of sailing a square-rigged tall ship. Setting or furling the sails, keeping lookout, setting the course, or standing watch: you can participate in all of it. You may enjoy helping out in the galley and/or assisting the crew with onboard maintenance. There are plenty of options!

As a member of the Red Watch, you can enjoy the peacefulness of being at sea and the endless starry sky. In the White Watch, you will experience the break of dawn like you never did before, whilst in the Blue Watch, you can enjoy the sailing while maintaining a regular day and night rhythm.

Strait of Gibraltar

A special experience will certainly be the passage of the Strait of Gibraltar. This strait connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain in Europe and Morocco in Africa. The passage is narrow, the shipping traffic is busy, the weather is sometimes rough and the chance of spotting a whale is present!

The Strait of Gibraltar has a width of 14 to 44 km, a length of 60 km, and a maximum depth of 900 meters. The narrow passage is named after the rock on the most southeastern point of land, Gibraltar.

destination Ibiza, Spain

On June 7, the sailing trip ends in Ibiza - one of the Balearic Islands. This beautiful island is known for its beaches surrounded by pine trees and green hills with beautiful rock formations. The historic centre of Ibiza is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and a visit will be more than worthwhile. Just add the Mediterranean climate with many hours of sunshine and a sailing trip could hardly end better. 

We look forward to seeing you again aboard another time!

Ponta Delgada - Ibiza

 

Practical information:

Embarkation: Friday, May 26, 2023, at 17h00 in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Debarkation: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10h00 (am) in Ibiza, Spain.

Price 3 person cabin: € 1.830,- p.p.
Price 2 person cabin: € 2.155,- p.p.
Price 1 person cabin: € 3.232,50,-

Are you interested in a cabin with a double bed?
The surcharge is € 250,- (depending on availability).

You will receive a 15% discount on this trip from the Azores to Ibiza if you board in Boston.

This price includes:
· Breakfast with coffee, tea and juices;
· Morning coffee;
· Lunch buffet with coffee, tea and juices ;
· Afternoon coffee;
· Dinner buffet with coffee, tea and juices;
· Fresh fruit;
· Harbor and port dues.

Additional costs are:
· Flights and transfers;
· Additional drinks & snacks on board;
· Other personal expenses.

The meals are enjoyed along with the crew in the long room at times adjusted to the watches. 

Clipper Stad Amsterdam & COVID-19
We hereby like to inform you that the safety of our guests and our crew is of the highest priority and that we still follow up closely with all of the developments and the measures taken by the Dutch government concerning the coronavirus. In the context of the prevention of contamination with the COVID-19 (corona) virus, the Clipper Stad Amsterdam as an international passenger ship is also still bound by the measures prescribed by the Dutch government and the measures that still apply worldwide onboard international passenger ships.

To create a safe and responsible environment onboard, joining the Clipper is only possible for guests who meet the following requirements:
COVID vaccination
All guests are obliged to be fully vaccinated. Full vaccination means the original first two COVID vaccinations and 1 booster vaccination. It is necessary to have a booster vaccination at least two weeks before boarding if you do not already have one. EU citizens will be asked to show their EU vaccination certificate with a QR code. We advise guests with an EU nationality to also print their QR codes and bring this on paper. Non-EU guests are allowed to show their official paper proof of vaccination upon boarding.
Antigen self-test: It is no longer necessary to do a self test (change effective March 15).
Not before you are traveling, not at embarkation and while you are on board, and not when you are not feeling well.
NEW (change effective March 15): We implement wearing a mask on board if you feel ill or have flu/cold symptoms; cough/snotty/headache/fever etc. This is mandatory if asked to do so by the ship's doctor/1st officer/captain/Hospitality Manager.

Travel Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is mandatory at all times on all our sailing trips. The mandatory travel insurance to be taken out by you must, in addition to, covering medical costs, accidents, and repatriation (article 13.9 of the general terms and conditions) also cover all COVID-19-related medical costs. When you take out your travel insurance please make sure that these costs are indeed covered.
It is recommended to also obtain cancellation insurance for your voyage.

Cancellation
In unforeseen COVID-19-related situations involving force majeure, we offer a 100% refund guarantee concerning the travel sum paid to us. For all other - non-COVID - reasons to cancel, our usual terms and conditions apply.

Passport
All guests are obliged to have a valid passport with them on board Clipper Stad  Amsterdam. An ID card is not sufficient.

Unfavourable weather conditions & maintenance
Please note that due to unfavourable weather conditions (e.g. lack of wind or too much wind) the captain may decide to proceed under engine power and/or arrive at or depart from a harbour either sooner or later. During our adventurous sailing trips, the crew of the Stad Amsterdam is also occupied with the continuous maintenance program of the Clipper. A part of life on board the Tall Ships as well. Should you wish to help, this is welcome but certainly not a must.

Flight suggestions:
Be advised that you must at all times be aware of and act by the travel advice and the corona measures that apply when you are travelling to and from the ship. These trips are your responsibility.

There are many flight opportunities from major (European) airports for attractive prices via Porto or Lisbon or direct to Ponta Delgada.
Also from Ibiza, there are several flight opportunities for a good price to various (European) airports. For more information visit: www.skyscanner.com.

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