Alexander von Humboldt II

The Green Sails Are Unmistakeable

There is no other tall ship quite like the Alexander von Humboldt II. Her distinctive green sails are a signature visible from miles away, and they have made her one of the most recognised vessels in European sailing. Built to carry 220 guests under a full three-masted barque rig, she operates on a different scale from the smaller tall ships – but the experience of sailing aboard her, with those green sails drawing overhead and the Atlantic wind filling the rig, is unforgettable.

The Alexander von Humboldt II is a serious sailing ship as well as a popular one. She competes in tall ship regattas and races across Europe, and her crew regard sailing performance as a priority alongside guest comfort.

Regattas and Ocean Passages

The ship’s programme combines sailing voyages across the Atlantic and the Baltic with participation in tall ship races and regattas – events that bring together the finest traditional sailing vessels in the world. Being aboard during a regatta is a particular experience: the competitive spirit, the spectacle of the fleet under sail, and the camaraderie of the tall ship community all come together at sea.

Day passages, short voyages, and longer ocean legs give guests of different ambitions and time constraints a way to experience the ship. The Atlantic crossing remains the signature voyage – days of open water under those green sails, with nothing to see in any direction but sea and sky.

Life on Board at Scale

At 220 guests, the Alexander von Humboldt II offers more variety in on-board life than a smaller tall ship. There is space to find solitude as well as company, and the dining and social areas are properly sized for the number of guests aboard. Cabins are well appointed for their class and designed for comfortable passage-making.

The voyage programme includes guided instruction in seamanship, the opportunity to take the helm, and access to all working areas of the deck. Whether you want to haul on a halyard at midnight or simply watch the operation from a comfortable position, both are genuinely possible.

A Ship for All Kinds of Sailors

First-time tall ship guests and experienced offshore sailors both find the Alexander von Humboldt II rewarding. The scale of the operation, the professionalism of the crew, and the sheer spectacle of a 220-guest barque under full sail combine to create an experience that goes beyond the individual voyage.