Finkenwerder cutters cruised the North Sea until the beginning of the 20th century. Their typical silhouette did not vanish from the horizon until the triumphant advance of steam ships. The flag ship of Bremerhaven’s guild of skippers, the “Astarte”, built in 1903, is one of the last remaining specimens of this swimming legend. When the founders of the guild of skippers bought the cutter in 1978, there was not much left to identify her origin. Lots of detailed work was needed to restore the „Astarte“, which now looks again like the ship that left August Albers’ dockyard at the banks of the river Elbe more than a hundred years ago. She is one of the first German traditional sailing ships that took part in the regattas of the International Sail Training Association (ISTA, nowadays STI - Sail Training International).

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Friday 22nd of August, 14.00 - 17.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 14.00 - 17.00 (active sailing)
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Sunday, 24th of August, 14.00 - 17.00

Your package:
- trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (sparkling wine or orange juice)

€ 40,00/ 20,00 per adult/ child (6-12 years)
Minimum: 20 participants, thereof max. 6 children

The „Baltic Beauty“ was built in 1926 under the name of „Hans 2“. Steam-powered, she was built to transport living eels. A big water tank stood at the site of today’s salon. In 1980, Captain Yngve Victor Gottlow bought the ship, restored her thoroughly by hand and rigged her as a schooner. This year, the „Baltic Beauty“ has been rigged into a brigantine.

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 14.00 -17.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 14.00 -17.00
- Saturday, 23rd or August, 19.00 - 22.00

Your package:
- half day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (sparkling wine or orange juice)
- snacks for sale on board

€ 35,00/ 25,00 per adult/ child (6-12 years)
Minimum: 30 participants

The Galeasse “Birgitte” was built in 1957 in Vildsund/ Denmark to serve as a fishermen’s boat in the North Sea and was used on the Dogger bank and around Greenland. In 1981 the ship was bought by her current owners. At H. Behrens in Hamburg-Finkenwerder and H. Hattecke in Freiburg-Elbe she was rebuilt into a sailing boat in accordance with original construction plans. In July 1983 the two masted ship sailed the Danish South Sea on her sea trials. Since then, the “Birgitte” has cruised the entire Baltic Sea. She is a member of the Sail Training Association Germany (STAG) and of the Museum’s Harbour in Lübeck. Since 1984, the “Birgitte” has taken part in numerous Tall Ship’s Races and since 1991 she has attended the annual Baltic Sails including the Hanse Sail Rostock and the Sail Travemünde.

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 10.00 - 17.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 17.00
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 17.00

Your package:
- full day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (sherry)
- snack: hearty stew
- coffee, tea and cake in the afternoon

€ 75,00/ 35,00 per adult/ child ( 6-12 years)
Minimum: 10 participants

The “Bryza H” was built in 1952 in Puck (Poland) by former students of the boat builders’ school. For many years, she served as a lifeboat. At that time the “Bryza H” had only two short masts to set sails to stabilise the ship. Today, the “Bryza H” is gaff-rigged and of course possesses the necessary masts for this. The well-kept oak ship from the Museum’s Harbour in Gdansk takes part in maritime events and regattas every year. From the 13th of August until the 22nd of August 2008, the “Bryza H” can be booked as a full charter for one or several days and also offers sailing for individual guests from Rostock to Travemünde and from Travemünde to Gdansk.

Dates:
- Saturday. 23rd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Saturday, 23rd August, 14.00 - 17.00 (active sailing)
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 17.00

Your package:
- half day or full day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink
- snack: hearty polish bean soup

€ 35,00/ 17,50 per adult/ child (6-12 years) for a half day trip
€ 65,00/ 32,50 per adult/ child (6-12 years) for a full day trip
Minimum 10 participants, thereof max. 4 children

The “Johanne” was built in 1905 in the „Junge Werft“ in Wewelsfleth under the name of „Meteor". In 1909 the ship was lengthened and in 1921 it changed its name to „Johanne“. In 1937, she was equipped with a new motor. In 1953, the Johanne was lengthened again, her rigg taken away and a new machine was installed. Afterwards, she served as an inland motor vessel for cargo transport. In 1982, she was laid-up in the Kellinghusen harbour until the “Arbeiterwohlfahrt” (AWO) Schleswig-Holstein bought her in 1988 and had her thoroughly renovated. Her hulk was shortened to its original length of 1909. In 1989 she was rebuild into a training vessel. Since 2005, the AWO Hohegeest with its Lübeck branch has operated the ship together with the ARGE Lübeck. It serves as a work project for unemployed people in order to prepare them for the job market.

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 10.00 - 16.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 16.00 (active sailing)
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 16.00

Your package:
- full day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (sparkling wine of orange juice)
- snack, coffee and cake

€ 70,00/ 25,00 per adult/ child ( 6-12 years)
Minimum: 10 participants, thereof max. 4 children

The „Marie Galante“ is a historic logger with a schooner rigging. She was built in Germany in 1915 for herring fishing. At the end of the seventies she was rebuilt into a charter ship with modern comfort. The historic character was kept during the renovation. 18 guests can be accommodated in four triple cabins and two double cabins. A spacious lounge, a cosy bar and even a small library can be found on board. The Marie Galante is the ideal ship for the beginner as well as for the experienced sailor. Guests are invited to help the crew with many manoeuvres. Playfully, guests learn about the basics and details of sailing and navigation. From May until September the Marie Galante offers sailing trips across the Baltic Sea. In March, April and October she cruises the North Sea. Wind, Weather and the individual wishes of the guests decide upon the travel route.

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Friday, 22nd of August, 14.00 - 17.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 14.00 - 17.00
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 13.00
- Sunday, 24th of August, 14.00 - 17.00

Your package:
- half day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (sparkling wine or orange juice)

€ 45,00/ 23,00 per adult/ child (6-12 years)
Minimum 12 participants

The Solvang was built in 1939 near Aarheim in Norway as a cargo sailing vessel. Her name is of ancient Norwegian origin and means „Sunny meadow at the southern slope of a mountain”. Due to her solid construction classified for the polar seas, she was used in the difficult Norwegian waters until 1942. During the Second World War, the Solvang was commandeered by the British Navy and used as a headquarters’ boat at the Shetland Islands. Her masts were removed. Between 1945 and 1979 she was used as a coaster between Haugesund and the Lofoten islands. In July 1979 she was sold, brought to Germany and restored in accordance with the original construction plans. Today, the well-kept traditional sailing boat is a member of the Museums’ Harbour in Lübeck.

Dates:
- Friday, 22nd of August, 10.00 - 17.00
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 10.00 - 17.00
- Sunday, 24th of August, 10.00 - 17.00

Your package:
- full day trip across the Baltic Sea
- welcome drink (prosecco)
- free drinks (soft drinks, coffee, tea)
- snack: hearty stew
- coffee, tea and cake in the afternoon

€ 80,00/ 40,00 per adult/ child (6-12 years)
Minimum: 20 participants

The „Vadder Gerrit II“ was launched in 1897 in Waspik, Netherlands. She was built for cargo transport in shallow coastal waters but serves today as a cruise vessel or simply as a “swimming hotel”. Her former cargo-compartment was turned into a rustic but cosy accommodation for 10 to 12 people. A big table with wooden crates that serve for seats invites the guests to a cosy get-together or a joint breakfast. The crew’s philosophy is to benefit from nature without destroying it. Sailing on the „Vadder Gerrit II“ makes you step back into the 19th century. Although the „Vadder Gerrit II” has indeed a 90 PS diesel engine, the crew prefers the traditional way of sailing under sails. It is not possible to sail the “Vadder Gerrit II” alone, but a whole team is needed on board that grows together quickly during the daily routine.

Dates:
- Saturday, 23rd of August, 21.00 - 01.00 (skippers training at night)
- Sunday, 24. August, 10.00 - 16.00 (pirate tour for children and their parents)

Your package:
- half day trip (Saturday) or full day trip (Sunday) across the Baltic Sea
- Shore leave at the beach or the Trave quayside, treasure hunt and information about sailing (Sunday)

€ 39,00 p.p., overnight stay incl. breakfast: € 25,00 (skippers training at night)
€ 32,00/ 28,00 per adult/ child (pirate tour)
Minimum: 15 participants