Tall Ships Adventures are pleased to announce that we now automatically include travel insurance within your booking costs.

We have arranged this specialist travel insurance for all crew members taking part on all Voyages aboard any vessel owned or managed by Tall Ships Ltd.

Full Policy terms and conditions can be found on our website www.tallships.org

This can be downloaded or if required please contact us and we will send you a full copy in the post.

Please read through this documentation carefully to ensure it meets with your requirements.

A brief Summary of this cover is set out below.

Main Sections of Cover:


Cancellation or CurtailmentUp to £5,000

Replacement & Re-joining Expenses Up to £3,000

Medical, Repatriation and Additional Expenses Up to £1,000,000

Personal Baggage & Money Up to £1,500

Personal Accident £25,000

Journey Continuation Up to £500

Travel Delay Up to £500

Hospital Benefit £50 per day up to a maximum £2,500

Personal Liability Up to £2,000,000 (excluding whilst involved in sailing activities)

Legal Expenses Up to £25,000

Delayed Baggage Up to £250

Political and Natural Disaster Evacuation Expenses Up to £15,000


An Excess of £50 applies to some Sections - see Policy for details.


General Exclusions that apply to all Sections

It is important to be aware that Trips booked or commenced contrary to Medical Advice, contrary to health and safety regulations of airlines, to obtain medical treatment or after a terminal prognosis has been made are excluded.

This insurance also excludes certain types of claim arising from any of the following conditions in respect of an insured person

    (a) who is waiting for an operation or post operative check-up, any investigation or results, or any other hospital treatment or consultation (other than regular hospital check-ups for a stable condition where the medication and dosage has not changed in the last 12 months.)

    (b) who has received treatment for any of the following during the 24 months prior to date of booking a trip:

a stroke, any form of cancer; leukaemia or tumour; a transplant; any heart problem; hypertension; dialysis; diabetes (not including diabetes II); any blood disorder; any breathing or respiratory problem (not including asthma, unless requiring inpatient treatment); any psychiatric illness or dementia; any gastro intestinal condition e.g. colitis, stomach ulcer; any neurological system related condition

    (c) who has been seen by a specialist in the last three months (other than regular hospital check-ups for a stable condition where the medication and dosage remains unchanged).

You are advised to read the full policy terms and conditions (www.tallships.org or on request) which set out the full details of all exclusions and limitations


Maximum age 80 at date of travel

This Policy is underwritten by Sagicor at Lloyd's Limited (FSA reference 204947) for Lloyd's Syndicate 1206 and is administered by Sagicor Underwriting Limited.


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Day and Taster Information

Beginner Sailing

Want to try sailing but don’t want to commit to a long voyage? Then these are the voyages for you! Ranging from 1 day to 4 nights, these trips will give you a good insight into life at sea and allow you to try some of the fundamental aspects of sailing.

Learn to Sail

As with most of our voyages, you do not need any sailing experience to join one of these trips. Learning how to sail is great fun and you can be confident that our experienced Crew will show you everything you need to know in a safe and friendly manner.

Have a go

Depending on the length of the voyage, you will be able to try some of the following:

  • Helm (steer) the vessel
  • Set the sails
  • Haul the ropes
  • Climb the masts (if on the Tall Ship.)
  • Keep watch

“I took part in the day sail on Stavros and had an amazing experience on a magnificent ship. Two days later and I’m still on a high! The crew were brilliantly helpful. I am seriously considering applying for a longer voyage next year. A huge thank you for a wonderful day.”
Gareth, Isle of Wight

Example of a Day Sail Schedule onboard Stavros S Niarchos*

0800 Join the ship and meet the Captain
0815 Get fitted with a climbing harness
0830 Welcome and safety briefing
0900 Try climbing up the mast for the first time!
1000 Set sail
1030 Bacon sandwiches
1100 Learn how to brace (turn) the ship (involves hauling ropes as a team)
1200 Lunch (first sitting)
1230 Lunch (second sitting)
1300 Learn about the points of sail
1400 Go climbing, sit on the Focsal (bow) or take the helm (steer the ship)
1500 Afternoon tea
1600 Arrive back and depart the ship

*All timings are approximate and subject to change.

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