Windseeker

Get active, get adventurous! Join a sailing journey on a Tall Ship - no experience needed. At Windseeker, we believe that life-changing adventures start at sea.

You don’t need any prior sailing experience to join—just a willingness to step out of your comfort zone and onto the deck of a tall ship. Through our international Sail Training programs, you’ll learn to sail, navigate, and work as a team aboard some of the most impressive vessels in the world. Our voyages take place year-round and across the globe. You can choose from different types of journeys.

Is it your first time at sea? Are you not sure it’s for you? Sail Training is offered on most of our trips and it will give you a taste of a real seaman’s life. The Exchange@sea is an international youth programme with environmental theme, where friendly mentors will organise fun activities. If you like the thrill of competition and excitement of big international events, you should join the Tall Ships Races or Regattas where you will race against a fleet of international vessels, and then celebrate in port with hundreds of trainees just like yourself. Are you an explorer as well as sailor? Join an Expedition to combine your sailing time with adventures on land. Or maybe it’s the opposite, and you only care about sailing fast, to reach your destination on time – then the Port-to-Port Delivery is for you. The Oceancrossing is the ultimate challenge, a trip of a lifetime – and it’s within your reach. Because Windseekers are team players, we’ll help you to raise the budget for your nautical adventure. And if you are between the age of 15 and 25, you’re eligible for a major discount! If you’re still not sure which journey to choose just contact us and tell us a bit about yourself – we know our ships well and will find you a right place. Come aboard and set course for new horizons!

02/07/2025

Don't miss your chance: Set Sail for Sustainability!

Join the Sustainable Exchange@sea on Morgenster VOF, 11–19 August 2025, sailing from Germany to the Netherlands.

Learn to sail, do plastic research with a scientist from The Ocean Movement, and team up with trainees from tall ship Iris for beach cleanups, games, and shared adventures.

🌍 Open to all nationalities, ages 15–25 (up to 28 on request).
🌊 Time is running out fast – don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique 2-ship journey!

Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Morgenster with the Iris - now open to all nationalities! Set course for sustainability with this unique, 2-ship project. Join the Morgenster for an exciting adventure, sailing from Rostock in Germany to IJmuiden, near Amsterdam. Sail the ship, conduct plastic r...

30/06/2025

“Looking at sea, and only sea, for so many days, clears the mind.” – Anu (23) 🌊

There’s something about the endless horizon, the waves, and the wind that brings a kind of peace you won’t find anywhere else.

29/06/2025

“The night watches. I didn’t find it really hard to wake up for them, especially when you know that a cup of hot coffee and a slice of bread with nutella are waiting for you. Something that is worth sailing are the stars. There is no other place you will see them so clear like at sea.
That was the journey I will never forget. I met so many nice people and made unbreakable friendships.”

Curious what it’s really like to sail on a tall ship with Windseeker?
This is just one glimpse into the experience...

Read more about Ola’s experience on board the Gulden Leeuw:

When I first stepped on the Gulden Leeuw, I didn’t know anybody. I was also the only one from Poland. But people there were amazing. So open minded and patient. The first thing our Captain Robert taught us, when we got on board, was how to properly pronounce the name of the ship. It sounds […]

27/06/2025

What’s life like on board a tall ship?
From setting sails to spotting dolphins, sharing meals to forming lifelong friendships – it’s a full adventure at sea!

Check out what to expect during a Windseeker journey:

26/06/2025

⛵ Gulden Leeuw under sail with Eendracht on the horizon - views like this are rare outside the Tall Ships Races!

Both ships are gearing up to join the 2025 edition, along with many other international vessels. First event stars in Le Havre, France, next weekend.

25/06/2025

Did you know that tall ship Iris takes only 12 trainees on board? That means a cosy atmosphere, comfy, 2-person cabins and a truly personal experience!

Join us this August for a unique sustainable sailing adventure from the Baltic to the North Sea. But don’t wait – there are only a couple of places left!

🗓️ Iris: Rostock → IJmuiden | 11–19 August 2025
🌍 Ages 15–25 | All nationalities welcome | € 495

👇 Link in the comments!

23/06/2025

"It was one of the best experiences of my life." – Mo (19), UK

Windseeker journeys aren’t just adventures—they’re life-changing experiences! Join us and create your own unforgettable story.

20/06/2025

🌿 Small team, big impact! These groups of trainees have been doing clean-ups in Latvia as part of their journey with Exchange@sea. Soon they’ll be sailing together with international participants, joining a sustainable youth exchange with The Ocean Movement. 🌊⛵

Trainee Romans: “While I was collecting garbage near the seashore and in the nearby forest, I felt something I had never experienced before. It was a deep sense of moral satisfaction, a feeling that I was doing something truly meaningful. I realized that even small actions like this can contribute to something much bigger — helping protect our planet.”

💚 Keep it up, crew – the adventure is just beginning!

We gathered next to the Jūrmala beach and started our trash hunt there. Unfortunately (or luckily) we couldn’t find much, so we moved to the nearby forest. Most common findings were napkins, food packages and empty bottles or cans. However, we found a few unexpected objects as well: most notably ...

18/06/2025

Don't miss the boat: join a sustainable youth journey for all nationalities. Learn to sail, make new friends, and participate in the plastic research of the seas with The Ocean Movement - now for only € 495!
Set course for a summer adventure you'll never forget!

Tall Ships sailing adventures all over the world

16/06/2025

“I learned that I could do things that I could have never done before.” – Christopher (16), Windseeker trainee

From hoisting sails to finding confidence, every Sail Training journey is full of new challenges – and new strengths. 💪

Ready to discover what you can do?
Join us on board!

12/06/2025

🌍 Sail for sustainability – now open to all nationalities with a special youth price € 495!

Join the Exchange@sea youth journey on tall ship Iris, sailing from Rostock to IJmuiden. Learn to sail, research ocean plastic with The Ocean Movement, and make international friends. Sail together with Morgenster, meeting along the way for shared fun, beach cleanups, and intercultural exchange.

Book now – last places available!

Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Iris with the Morgenster: now open to all nationalities! Set course for sustainability with this unique, 2-ship project. Join the Iris for an exciting adventure, sailing from Rostock in Germany to IJmuiden, near Amsterdam. Sail the ship, conduct plastic research...

11/06/2025

How do you pack for a tall ship adventure?

Test your packing skills with our new Kitlist Game – and find out if you're ready to set sail or headed straight for soggy socks 😅

Perfect for first-time Windseekers (and forgetful returnees)!
👉 Play now and pack like a pro:

Check your understanding of the Windseeker kitlist

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Marinierskade 58
Amsterdam
1018HZ

Telefoon

+31682790115

Website

https://www.windseeker.org/

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