We'll be sailing from Amsterdam to Belém an epic journey over sea crossing the English channel, Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean!
This voyage is meant for people who want to visit COP30 but it is not just about the destination. This trip is a showcase of sustainable and meaningful travelling. The time on board is used to connect to your fellow travelers, to prepare for COP30 and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and the places we visit during the stopovers!
Tall Ship Twister is equiped with satelite internet, providing a stable connection to people ashore so work can be continued even in the middle of the ocean.
“All hands on deck for the ship and the environment”
Itinerary
September 15: start of the journey: Amsterdam (NL)
September 19: stopover Fowey (Cornwall, UK)
September 27: stopover A Coruna (Spain)
October 4: stopover Lisbon (Portugal)
October 13: stopover Tenerife (Canary Islands)
October 22: stopover Mindelo (Cape Verde)
November 7: arrival in Belém
This itinerary is planned in such a way that people with different levels of sailing experience can have a pleasant trip: days at sea alternated with some time ashore.
Meals on board are included in this trip, drinks other than soda’s and alcoholic beverages as well.
What to expect during this voyage
You'll be boarding the ship in Rotterdam. Tall ship Twister will be waiting for you in the Veerhaven, a small harbour downtown.
The crew will welcome you with coffee and tea and show you your cabin. After getting acquainted with your fellow participants the crew provides safety instructions before we set sail.
One of the unique features of this journey is that everyone on board is invited to help sailing the ship. This is not mandatory and the experienced crew will explain all maneuvers and guide the process. You will arrive in Belem as an able seaman/woman!
Depending on current, waves and wind a course will be taken to Fowey. If the winds are fair the tour will be sailed in one stretch. If the weather is less favorable the captain can decide to make an extra stopover.
A welcome distraction on board are the specially prepared meals. Our chef prepares fresh meals. The standard menu on board is vegetarian. Special diets can be taken into account.
During the sailing there is time to explain sail trim, charts, the compass, GPS, navigation, stars, wind and keeping the logbook.
After Fowey the voyage will continue to A Coruña in the north of Spain. A well-known maritime city with a rich history.
On our way to A Coruña the Tall Ship Twister will cross the Bay of Biscay where we'll encounter the long waves coming from the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the weather conditions, this can result in spectacular sailing conditions.
After a well deserved stopover in A Coruña the voyage will continue to Lisbon. We have planned to stay here for a couple of days to provision Twister for the longer stretches, giving you the opportunity to visit the wonderful city center.
Leaving Lisbon we have started the epic crossing of the Atlantic! To break up the long time at sea we have planned a two days stop at the Canary Island and a two days stop at the Cape Verdes. Providing you some time to stretch your legs on the volcano Teide of Tenerife or visit the forest at the Cape Verdes.
On the long stretch from the Cape Verdes to Belém the equator will be crossed and King Neptune will most likely visit to the Twister initiating you to King Neptune’s court for crossing the equator. A ritual that sailors perform for centuries.
Seeing land on the horizon after being at sea for a longer period is a very special moment. We have made it to Belem! We sail up the river to anchor and celebrate our successful crossing. Ready to rock COP30!
