from Lisbon through Biscay – English Channel to Bergen
INMARIS Windjammer Worldwide 
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Highlights of the voyage
* Visit the beautiful port city of Lisbon
* Cross the open Atlantic aboard a historic tall ship
* Passage of Biscay and the English Channel
* Get hands-on with the sailing – from setting sails to helming
* Experience the rugged charm of the Norwegian North Sea coast
Trip description:
This delivery voyage takes the Santa Maria Manuela from Lisbon to Bergen and is offered at a reduced price.
It offers an excellent opportunity to build nautical miles, gain practical experience and enjoy an extended time at sea aboard a historic tall ship.
As we must keep to our schedule, we expect to be travelling predominantly under engine – unless favourable winds allow us to sail.
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a city full of history and special character.
The winding, narrow lanes of the old town immediately draw you in, and with a bit of luck you'll hear the sound of fado drifting out from small taverns. The tiles – those colourful *azulejos* – tell stories from the past as they adorn walls and buildings.
Take the time to visit the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are closely linked to Portugal's maritime history. When you stand before these structures and think of the Age of Discovery, you can almost feel the weight of the centuries.
Hungry? Pop into a local bakery and treat yourself to a *pastel de nata*.
Believe us: this is a delicacy you'll be thinking about long after you've left.
If time allows, walk up to the *Miradouro da Senhora do Monte*; from there you'll enjoy one of the finest views in the city. The rooftops, the River Tagus and the special play of light – the sight is simply breathtaking.
The blend of old and new makes Lisbon a place worth discovering. Stroll through the neighbourhoods, have a coffee and enjoy the sunshine.
The captain welcomes you "Welcome aboard the Santa Maria Manuela!"
Relaxed time in the evenings on board
Help the crew handle the sails, try your hand at the helm or simply relax on deck and watch the sea stretch to the horizon.
Participation is entirely voluntary, and our crew will be on hand to assist you at all times.
There are many opportunities to lend a hand. Help the crew set the sails, take the helm or keep watch on the horizon as the ship heads north-east. No sailing experience is required, and participation is always voluntary.
Between manoeuvres you can find a favourite spot on deck, browse a book or chat unhurriedly with other guests.
Away from everyday bustle there is time to notice the smaller things: the changing colours of the water, the sound of wind in the rigging and the first lights appearing along the coast.
Whether you want to get hands-on or prefer to relax and watch the activity – there's room on board for active learning as well as quiet moments of reflection.
After passage of the English Channel, course will be set for Bergen, where our voyage ends.
Bergen has welcomed ships and traders for centuries.
The city's maritime history is best experienced in Bryggen: there, colourful wooden houses line the harbour, whilst narrow lanes lead to small shops and workshops.
Explore the streets with their wooden houses beyond the waterfront, visit the fish market or take the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen.
From up there you can see how tightly the city is nestled between mountains and sea, and forest paths offer a welcome opportunity to escape the bustling activity in the centre.
Weather conditions
We leave Lisbon in early May and head north, where temperatures gradually fall, until we arrive in Bergen in mid-May.
Expect a mix of sunshine, rain and changing winds; the nights are cool, and it will be colder on deck the closer we get to Norway.
Pack warm clothing (in layers), waterproof trousers and a wind- and waterproof jacket – plus hat and gloves for time on deck.
Embrace the adventure of traditional seafaring and experience a very special sailing voyage aboard the "Santa Maria Manuela"!
And if you have any questions: we look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Your INMARIS Team
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