Your journey starts in Bordeaux during the vibrant Bordeaux Fête du Vin, as the city's riverfront comes alive with live music, festivities, and local wine tastings. Arriving a couple of days prior is a great way to experience the event before boarding the tall ship.
Leaving Bordeaux, you'll be part of an impressive gathering of international tall ships. Moving down the Garonne River toward the Atlantic, the vessel takes its place alongside the fleet for the start of the Tall Ships Race. The energy is vibrant as ships from around the globe prepare for the open ocean passage across the Bay of Biscay.
Though participating as a non-competitor, your time on board balances hands-on sailing with leisure. Assist with setting sails, take a turn at the helm, and practice classic nautical skills, or relax and watch the surrounding fleet from the deck. For a unique view, go up the mast or sit near the bowsprit as the ship moves through the swell, sharing the journey with fellow travelers.
Reaching the coast of Galicia, the ship docks in A Coruña during its lively Tall Ships Festival. The port is filled with incoming vessels, live entertainment, and local cultural events. Plan extra time ashore to wander the city, see the ancient Tower of Hercules—the world's oldest working Roman lighthouse and a UNESCO site—and sample the region's famous seafood.
Bookending your time at sea with two major nautical festivals, this ocean leg offers a distinctive way to experience classic tall ship sailing alongside an international fleet.
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