We'll be sailing from Lisbon to Belém an epic journey over sea, crossing the Atlantic Ocean!
This voyage is meant for people who want to visit COP30 but it is not just about the destination. This trip is a showcase of sustainable and meaningful travelling. The time on board is used to connect to your fellow travelers, to prepare for COP30 and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and the places we visit during the stopovers!
Tall Ship Twister is equiped with satelite internet, providing a stable connection to people ashore so work can be continued even in the middle of the ocean.
“All hands on deck for the ship and for the environment”
Itinerary
October 4: start of the journey: Lisbon (Portugal)
October 13: stopover Tenerife (Canary Islands)
October 22: stopover Mindelo (Cape Verde)
November 7: arrival in Belém
This itinerary is planned in such a way that people with different levels of sailing experience can have a pleasant trip: days at sea alternated with some time ashore.
Meals on board are included in this trip, drinks other than soda’s and alcoholic beverages as well.
What to expect during this voyage
You'll be boarding the ship in Lisbon. Tall ship Twister will be waiting for you on the Rio Tejo.
The crew will welcome you with coffee and tea and show you your cabin. After getting acquainted with your fellow participants the crew provides safety instructions before we set sail.
One of the unique features of this journey is that everyone on board is invited to help sailing the ship. This is not mandatory and the experienced crew will explain all maneuvers and guide the process. You will arrive in Belem as an able seaman/woman!
Depending on current, waves and wind a course will be taken to Canary Islands. If the winds are fair the crossing will be sailed in one stretch. If the weather is less favorable the captain can decide to make an extra stopover.
Days are structured by the watches and the meals. Our chef prepares fresh meals. The standard menu on board is vegetarian. Special diets can be taken into account.
On the way there is time to explain sail trim, charts, the compass, GPS, navigation, stars, wind and keeping the logbook.
To break up the long time at sea we have planned a two days stop at the Canary Island and a two days stop at the Cape Verdes. Providing you some time to stretch your legs on the volcano Teide of Tenerife or visit the forest at the Cape Verdes.
On the long stretch from the Cape Verdes to Belém the equator will be crossed and King Neptune will most likely visit to the Twister initiating you to King Neptune’s court for crossing the equator. A ritual that sailors perform for centuries.
Seeing land on the horizon after being at sea for a longer period is a very special moment. We have made it to Belém! We sail up the river to anchor and celebrate our successful crossing. Ready to rock COP30!
