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Nigel
Meet Nigel, the coordinator
15 reviews At Sailwiz since 2018
I am a passionate sailor, and whenever possible spend my weekends in or around the water with my family. In 2017, after 13 years, I stopped working at the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and moved to Portugal to work on the Santa Maria Manuela project to run sailing holidays.
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Boat details

Four masted schooner. At 223ft long (63 metres) she is the largest tall ship Classic Sailing offers activity holidays on, but the crew to guest ratio is excellent so you will be well looked after. This historic Portuguese tall ship has excellent facilities on board and plenty of holiday toys like dive ribs, 'stand up paddle boards' and kayaks, but this is also a ship where you can take part in the hands on sailing, join a night watch or climb the rigging.

All cabins have private ensuite WCs and showers, are carpeted, air conditioned and soundproofed for comfort.
Facilities:
- Ensuite shower and toilet.
- Cupboard.
- Reading light.
- USB.
- European two pin plugs.
- Privacy curtains.
- Towels and bed linen.
- Daily cleaning.
- Carpet.
- Air conditioning.


There are different types of cabins:
1 MASTER CABIN Couple Format: One double bed and a sofa for couples sailing breaks.
1 MASTER CABIN Family format: One double bed and two single bunks. A family room format.
4 DOUBLE BED CABINS: One double bed or two bunk beds.
6 DOUBLE BUNK CABINS: Two bunk beds.
3 COMMUNAL FOUR-PERSON SHARED CABINS: Two bunk beds.
3 COMMUNAL SIX-PERSON SHARED CABINS: Three bunk beds.

*Bed Length x width:
- Single: 185cm x 80cm
- Double: 185cm x 160cm

This schooner was once the flagship of the Portuguese cod fishing fleet. Built in 1937, in the same year as her sister ship Creoula, she was designed to fish the Newfoundland Banks and rich fishing waters of Arctic Greenland. She often carries the small rowing and sailing dories that would have set out from the mother ship to fish for cod, so you can continue her fishing tradition from small boats or from her huge wooden decks.
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Specifications
  • Model: Custom - 4 masted scooner
  • Capacity: 44 spots
  • Length: 68.00 m
  • Cabins: 16
  • Year: 1937
  • Bathrooms: 16
Features
  • GPS
  • Radar
  • Life jackets
  • VHF
  • Sounding line
  • Electric windlass
  • Autopilot
  • Wind equipment
  • EPIRB
  • Generator
  • Tender
  • Bow thruster
  • Shower
  • Diving equipment
  • Fishing rods
  • HI-FI equipment
  • Wifi
  • TV

Additional Information

Included
  • Meals on board
  • Professional skipper
  • Bed linens
  • Paddle Surf
  • Fishing equipment
Payment methods
  • Credit/debit card

5 · 15 reviews

  • Sail from Málaga to Lisbon on a Tall Ship
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    June of 2025
    Wonderful memory of the trip, it was just perfect.
    The passenger group was respectful and fun.
    Commander Joao, with his knowledge and human quality, makes everything seem easy.
    The crew is excellent, professional and close
    The impeccable cleanliness and the tasty food
    Thank you for everything!
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  • Island hop in the Canaries on a Tall Ship from Tenerife to Gran Canaria
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    November of 2024
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  • Sail through the Azores from Sao Miguel to Terceira on a Tall Ship
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    August of 2024
    Great ship with fresh repair, friendly crew and well thought out route (Sao Miguel - Faial - Terceira)! It was a super experience!
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    SMM
    Reply from Nigel
    Thank you so much for your kind words.
    We are thrilled that you enjoyed your voyage and hope to see you on the Santa Maria Manuela again in the future!
    Fair winds.
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  • Sail from Castellon to Port Vendres on a Tall Ship
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    April of 2024
    A great experience. A debt to the crew, who has been kind and very attentive. Captain Joao, a great professional. Hi, it would make sense to navigate both of them. The vaixell, impeccable. The menjar, molt bo. And it feels like it's like a house. Navigation with winds of 45 knots is fair and safe.
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    SMM
    Reply from Nigel
    Thank you for your comments Xesca
    It was a pleasure sailing with you!
    Nigel
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  • Sail from Castellon to Port Vendres on a Tall Ship
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    April of 2024
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  • Sail from Castellon to Port Vendres on a Tall Ship
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    April of 2024
    Navigating Cap de Creus in difficult conditions with complete peace of mind, given the knowledge of the Captain and the crew, has been an unforgettable, unrepeatable experience
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User questions and answers
  • Hello.
    I wanted to ask if the activity is just to get to the island and once there everyone makes up their minds to visit it and to return to Lisbon?
    Thank you
    • Good morning,
      The voyage from Lisbon to Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) is focused on sailing the ship. we invite you to get involved in all aspects of the ships's life, including trimming the sails, steering the wheel and the navigation. If the weather allows we will offer zodiak trips and you may swim in the open ocean. When we arrive in Angra we will have a celebratory deck BBQ. Your voyage aboard finishes when you disembark, but we encourage you to take time to explore the island. It is very beautiful.
      You would be very welcome aboard.
      Nigel
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      By Nigel, 2 years ago
    • During the voyage we invite you to get involved in all aspects of the ships life. This also includes trimming the sails, steering the wheel and helping with the navigation.
      If weather allows, you can take zodiak rides and swim in the open ocean. At the end of the voyage we have a deck BBQ celebration. Your voyage ends when you disembark, but we encourage you to take time to visit the island.
      You would be very welcome aboard.
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      By Nigel, 2 years ago
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