Delivery Voyage. Alesund – Weymouth
Mile and Experience Building Voyages
Alesund, Norway - Weymouth, UK
Build miles and experience on this adventure from Norway to the South Coast of England. This includes sailing the North Sea and the English Channel.It is a great opportunity to build your confidence on deck and learn invaluable skills from our experienced crew.This is a hands-on voyage full immersion into the ships daily routines and watch system.
| Ship | Per Person Twin En-Suite | Group Cabin (Up To 6 Berths) | Forepeak Shared Bathroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £500.00 | £500.00 | £1,500.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2018 | September 22, 2018 | 12 |
Delivery Voyage - Aalesund, Norway - Weymouth, UK
10th Sept 2018 - 22nd Sept 2018
Voyage Highlights:
- Hand’s on delivery trip
- Plenty of opportunity to learn new skills
- North Sea crossing
- English channel crossing
- Night time sailing
The voyage starts in the beautiful Art Nouveau city of Alesund.
Alesund is the adventure capital of the fjords. It is a seaport and is noted for its concentration of beautiful Art Nouveau architecture.
Leaving this fascinating city and the mesmerizing fjords and Islands of Norway behind, we will begin the offshore sailing leg.
Get ready to be challenged by the North Sea and the English Channel.
Life onboard will give you a sense of liberty. The challenges of being at sea, and the excitement of the first sighting of land, will leave you with a memory of having lived life to the full.
What is included in the voyage cost:
- All meals on board Blue Clipper.
- Refreshmentsthorughoutthe day.
- Use of safety equipment.
- Accommodation in a twin ensuite cabin
- All instruction and lectures on board byfullyqualified crew
- The services of our hospitality and guest services manager
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (a TAB system is in place during your voyage. Payable at the end of your voyage in cash (GBP or EUROS) on board.
- Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
- VISA fees
Alesund, Norway
Weymouth, UK
Embark Travel Information
Alesund, Norway
Ålesund Airport Vigra is the largest airport between Bergen and Trondheim. The airport is centrally located compared to some of the most important tourist attractions of Norway. The Art Nouveau Town of Ålesund, the Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen and the glacier Briksdalsbreen can
easily be reached from Ålesund Airport Vigra!
Domestic air connections are good, with direct flights to Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. The distance Ålesund-Oslo is operated by both SAS and Norwegian. The last few years, the airport has
also established new direct international flights. Currently, there are direct routes to London, Alicante, Copenhagen and Riga with good connections to and from other international destinations. SAS, Norwegian and airBaltic are the flight companies operating regular traffic to and from Ålesund Airport Vigra.
The airport has also got an extensive charter offer, mainly during the summer season but also during autumn, winter and spring. Flights to destinations around the Mediterranean Ocean make the largest part of the charter traffic.
The airport has good flight bus connections at all arrivals and departures. Flight bus to and from
the centre of Ålesund, the traffic hub Moa and to the speed boat terminal at Valderøy.
From the airport, it is 18 kilometres to the centre of the Art Nouveau town Ålesund.
Disembark Travel Information
Weymouth, UK
How to get to Weymouth
By Train and Bus
Weymouth is in Dorset and is served by good rail and bus links. If you want to travel east of Weymouth, in the direction of London, you will need to get the South West Train Service. For any route heading West (e.g. Devon, Bristol, Yeovil) you will need to catch the First Great Western Service.
By Air
If you are flying into or home from Weymouth, the nearest Airport is Bournemouth Airport which is approximately 1hour away. You can take a train to Bournemouth and then a bus to the airport. Alternatively Southampton airport is a 2 hour train journey away.
