Thor Heyerdahl
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Built in 1930 in the Netherlands as a cargo motor sailer, Thor Heyerdahl was transformed into a three-masted topsail schooner in the early 1980s and has since become one of Germany's most celebrated sail training vessels. Home-ported in Kiel, she is best known for her long-running "Classroom under Sail" programme, semester-long ocean voyages in which school students live and learn aboard the ship, sailing to the Caribbean and back while continuing their education at sea. Between Atlantic crossings she sails the Baltic from spring to autumn, taking young people on shorter training voyages. Named after the Norwegian explorer and adventurer who inspired one of her founders, Thor Heyerdahl embodies the spirit of discovery that defines her namesake.
1930
Topsail schooner
Set sail with Thor Heyerdahl. Experience cruises full of excitement, relaxation and discovery
On board Thor Heyerdahl, hands-on sailing cruises await, where you'll learn to sail without prior experience – steer, navigate, dive and feel the rhythm of the ocean under sail. What makes these cruises special?
Authentic hands-on sailing
On this historic tall ship you'll gain practical sailing lessons under the guidance of an experienced crew.
Ecological approach and closeness to nature
Cruises emphasize sustainable contact with the ocean – expect diving from Zodiacs, observing wildlife and relaxing under the stars, without mass tourism, providing deep soul renewal.
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