Accommodation

Accommodated on board will be in one of the ship’s two “banjers” where everyone will sleep side by side in hammocks, like sailors have done for centuries. The hammocks are sturdy and comfortable and are equipped with mattresses (you must bring your own sleeping bag).

Passport and travel

All participants must have a valid passport.

Participants are responsible for checking if they need a visa to travel to Ireland, and, if so, for obtaining it on their own.

Travel to/from Bergen and/or any accommodation before boarding is not included.

Meals and special diets

All meals aboard the ship are included in the course fee: breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus some additional fruit and snacks.

Breakfast     07.20 – 08.30
Lunch           11.20 – 12.30
Dinner          17.20 – 18.30

In addition, there is a coffee break every day at 10.00 and 15.00.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl can accommodate special diets for those with food allergies and/or vegetarian/vegan preferences. These must be specified well in advance of the departure date.

Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a 111-year-old ship, so please note that it may not be possible to accommodate all dietary requirements.

Health and safety

Regardless of the weather conditions, you can feel safe on board. Safety always comes first at Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The ship is one of the world’s largest sailing ships in year-round operation and is built to sail on the open sea.

She has been tested countless times in rough waters, including on annual winter voyages across the North Atlantic. Solid ship construction, advanced navigation equipment, extensive upgrades and maintenance and a skilled crew make Statsraad Lehmkuhl a very safe ship.

Sea sickness

Some people get seasick, some don’t. Some get a little seasick, some can get a bit more seasick. But relax – seasickness usually passes after a day or two. You can bring any seasickness medication you prefer (tablets, patches, wristbands, etc.), but for safety reasons, there are certain restrictions on going aloft if you are taking strong seasickness medication.

Going aloft

For safety reasons, there are some physical requirements for everyone who wants to go into the rigging:

1. 1. One must manage one (1) «pull-up», followed by 10 seconds where one hangs freely by the arms.
   2. If one manages to hang freely by the arms for 10 seconds (without a pull-up), one can go up to the first platform, but not above it.

If you do not meet the physical requirements, you can only enter on the bowsprit.

Phone and WiFi

This will be a digital de-tox and a time-out form today’s chronic digital availability. There is no regular phone coverage or WiFi available when we are out at sea. The professional crew has daily contact with land and can convey important messages if needed.