Sail into a different rhythm

Sailing the Atlantic coast and the Channel.
A classic schooner. A small crew. Adventure at sea.

Join the crew of Spirit of Ostend for a sailing voyage along the coast of West Cork and the waters of the Atlantic.

Discovery Journeys

4–10 July 2026 | West Cork Discovery Journey
€1,800.00

The first voyage filled through private invitation.
Two departures remain.

11–17 July 2026 | West Cork Discovery Journey
€600.00

Reserve your berth with a €600 deposit.

Full journey price €1,800 (VAT included).

Each journey is limited to six guests.

18–24 July 2026 | West Cork Discovery Journey
€600.00

Reserve your berth with a €600 deposit.

Full journey price €1,800 (VAT included).

Each journey is limited to six guests.

"The Spirit of Ostend is… something else. I was lucky enough to spend nine days on board, and it's hard to put into words what it feels like to become one with both nature and machine, while forming a real bond with fellow adventurers." — Tim Driesen

Spirit of Ostend

A classic schooner with a long sailing history, carefully refitted for life at sea.

Aerial view of the classic schooner Spirit of Ostend sailing in open Atlantic waters.

Life aboard Spirit of Ostend follows the rhythm of the sea.
Sailing, watchkeeping, shared meals and quiet evenings at anchor.

Life on Board

Deck of the classic schooner Spirit of Ostend while sailing along the Atlantic coast of Ireland.

This season, Spirit of Ostend sails the waters between Belgium and Ireland, along the coasts of the English Channel and the Atlantic.

Normandy, Brittany, southern England and the rugged coastline of West Cork form the sailing ground.

Wind, weather and sea set the rhythm.

Where We Sail

Spirit of Ostend Journeys is one expression of the wider Spirit of Ostend project, a floating stage for voyages, encounters and conversation.

Signpost at Cape Clear Island on the West Cork coast, Ireland