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A boat named 'COLUMBUS' with a sunset in the background. 1
A person on a sailboat with a child, both wearing casual clothing, and a cityscape in the distance. 2
A sailboat named 'Columbus' with passengers on board, sailing on calm waters. 3
A sailboat named 'Columbia's' with a large sail, sailing on calm waters. 4
A sailing ship docked at a harbor with buildings and a tower in the background. 5
By Agence Pamplemousse & KAPALOUEST

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is €38 per adult
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Features

  • 3h
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Overview

    • Admire the panoramic view of the coastline
    • Relax and enjoy the feel of the wind and the sea
    • Chat with the crew to learn more about the Columbus and local history
    • Pass the famous sites of the Pertuis

Activity location

    • La Rochelle
    • La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 15 Av. Michel Crépeau, 17000 La Rochelle, France | The boarding dock is located on Avenue Michel Crépeau across from the Médiathèque of La Rochelle. A pedestrian path with grass and trees runs along the sea. Look for a footbridge walkway. You will find the name Kapalouest written on a door. Wait at the top of the dock for the crew to come and get you.
    • Poitou-Charentes, France

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La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€38.16 x 1 Adult€38.16
Total
Price is €38.16

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Safety equipment
  • Exclusions
    Food (Please bring your own)
  • Exclusions
    Drinks other than water
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Meet at the Kapalouest pontoon, just in front of the old port, and start your sailing excursion. Once aboard the Columbus, the crew will give a quick safety briefing before setting sail.

    Sail along the channel admiring various monuments on the bay including, the Richelieu tower and the bout du monde lighthouse. Once in the bay, the crew will unfurl the sails and shut down the engines. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and let the waves gently rock you. Chat with the crew and learn about the local environment, history, and the nautical way of life. You will be back at the dock after 3-hours, after a final passage between the two towers.

    The Columbus is a sailboat full of history and maritime heritage. This large 18-meter monohull was built in La Rochelle in the PINTA shipyards. Its first vocation was ocean racing since it participated in the Vendée Globe with the skipper and Rochelais owner Jean-Yves Terlain in 1992.

    In the early 2000s, the ship was transformed into an expedition sailboat dedicated to safeguarding the marine environment. It is best known for its numerous missions in defence of the environment and oceans with the Sea Shepherd, WWF, and BLOOM. Today it continues to charm and raise awareness among the general public when hosting its passengers in La Rochelle.

Location

Activity location

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    • La Rochelle
    • La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 15 Av. Michel Crépeau, 17000 La Rochelle, France | The boarding dock is located on Avenue Michel Crépeau across from the Médiathèque of La Rochelle. A pedestrian path with grass and trees runs along the sea. Look for a footbridge walkway. You will find the name Kapalouest written on a door. Wait at the top of the dock for the crew to come and get you.
    • Poitou-Charentes, France