Langsamreisen-Slowtravel

Sail away to the end of the world! 🌎🌊
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as we set sail from Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town on Earth. Journey with us around the legendary Cape Horn and through the breathtaking Darwin Range, where nature's wonders await at every turn. Discover remote beauty, pristine waters, and the thrill of the untamed wilderness. Ready to explore the ultimate frontier? 🌅⛵
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/sailing-tours/cape-horn-darwin-range

One double cabin available from Europe to South Africa mid June & end of July 2024! These short notice cargo trips for spontaneous ocean travellers are available only due to cancellations, the southbound route is otherwise fully booked until 2026, secure the opportunity and send us a request:

Cargo ship voyage from Hamburg, Germany to Cape Town, South Africa: Slowtravel experience Book your cargo ship trip! Route: Hamburg - Antwerp - Walvis Bay/ Namibia - Cape Town/ South Africa - Durban | Monthly departures

In Granada, every corner exudes an irresistible charm. With the iconic Alhambra as your backdrop, the view from Mirador of San Nicolas is nothing short of magical. Explore your surroundings and turn this moment into an unforgettable journey. Book your voyage with the luxurious Al Andalus Hotel-Train and embark on a breathtaking adventure through Andalucia´s historic landmarks, with Granada as one of your captivating destinations. 🚂💫 Don't miss out, secure your spot now: https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/train-travel/spain/al-andalus-hotel-train

Discover the gorgeous northern Spanish Atlantic coast in the "Transcantabrico Gran Lujo" hotel-train!
The Transcantábrico stands for comfort, glamour, gastronomy, culture, relaxation and fun. An unforgettable eight-day journey through the four northern Spanish regions of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela or Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian awaits!
Find out more: https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/train-travel/spain/transcantabrico-hotel-train

Short notice cargo trips for spontaneous sun seekers available due to cancellations:
One double cabin South Africa-Europe Beginning of May 2024
One double cabin Europe -South Africa Mid May 2024

The southbound route is fully booked until 2026, seize the opportunity! https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe-africa/south-africa

New "Al Andalus" train voyage in southern Spain! Calling it a "sleeper train" would be huge understatement, the gorgeous hotel-train is inspired by the legendary Orient-Express & takes you to world heritage sites all across Andalusia: Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, Ronda, Jerez, Cádiz, Seville.
7-day trip, both directions possible!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/train-travel/spain/al-andalus-hotel-train

We have a new weekly cargo route Antwerp-Finland, one way, return or round trip, and you can bring your car!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe/belgium-finland

New sailing dates for 2024|25 Antarctica voyages with the majestic Bark Europa are bookable from November 30th!
Find out more about these breathtaking expeditions on our travel page: https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/arctic-sailing-antarctic-cruise/bark-europa-expedition

English speakers please excuse, german subject matter: Jeden Tag im Dezember ein neues Interview zum Thema langsames und achtsames Reisen! Das Interview mit unserem CEO Arne kommt am 16.12, Viel Spaß beim anhören!

Adventskalender 2023 - Herzlich willkommen! Hier laufen vom 1.12. bis 23.12. alle bisherigen Interviews vom Achtsam Reisen Festival, außerdem vom Reise Rückkehr Retreat und ein paar neue Interviews sind auch dabei. Achtung: Das Achtsam Reisen Festival fand 2020 und 2021 statt. Viele Angebote haben sich geändert und vie...

Short notice Atlantic crossing by sailboat to the Caribbean - bookable due to a cancellation:
Two berths on the legendary Eye of the Wind
11/21/2023 - 12/21/2023 Tenerife/ Spain - Bridgetown/ Barbados
6.270 € per person
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/sail-boats/sv-eye-of-the-wind

Magical forests on the Camino del Norte...
October is still a great month to walk the Camino de Santiago !
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/camino-de-santiago/pilgrimage-spain/camino-del-norte

Exciting short notice passage for adventurers:

Join the majestic SV Bark Europa on her 45 days Atlantic Crossing from Cape Town/ South Africa to Montevideo/ Uruguay!

September 29th - November 12th 2023 | 4.500 €

This extraordinary journey is a unique opportunity for sailing enthusiasts and those who wish to learn the ropes to fully embrace the rhythm of the sea!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/sail-boats/sv-bark-europa

CARGO SHIP TRAVEL is still limited to only very few active routes due to the pandemic aftermath , but we are thrilled to announce three new ROUNDTRIPS starting in Europe:

3 Week trip: Germany - Netherlands - Great Britain - Spain - Morocco https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe/hamburg-canary-islands-morocco-freighter-round-trip

3 Week trip: Spain - Morocco - Portugal
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe/spain-morocco-portugal-freighter-round-trip

4 Week trip: Germany - France - Morocco - Netherlands - Great Britain
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe/hamburg-morocco-freighter-round-trip

Beautiful Antarctica💙 Join the adventure sailing team of the Santa Maria Australis on their next expedition into the great wilderness!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/arctic-sailing-antarctic-cruise/santa-maria-australis-polar-sailing-expedition

New 2024 dates for the Camino de Santiago group travel now available - The last 100 km on the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago.

But why travel with a group anyway?
Hiking with a group of like-minded individuals can create a sense of camaraderie and support. You will have the opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, and potentially create lifelong friendships.

Further on, walking in a group can provide a sense of safety and security, especially for solo travelers. The Camino de Santiago is generally safe, but traveling with others can give you extra peace of mind.

Participating in a group travel can also provide you with unique experiences - because they´re shared experiences - that you might not have had if you were traveling alone. You will have the opportunity to participate in group activities and events, share meals, and explore the Camino together.

Traveling in a group also offers support: Walking the Camino de Santiago can be physically and mentally challenging. Being part of a group can provide you with the encouragement and motivation you might need to push through difficult moments and reach your goal of reaching Santiago de Compostela.

Overall, joining a group on the last 100 km of the Camino from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela can enhance your experience and create lasting memories and friendships.

https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/camino-de-santiago/pilgrimage-spain/guided-group-travel-sarria-santiago

Why is cargo travel not really a "budget" way of traveling?

Traveling by cargo ship has a reputation of being cheap, since the main business is transporting cargo, and the ships run anyway, right?

Compared to commercial cruise ships, which offer much more comfort and entertainment, passage on a cargo ship, where the amenities are quite basic, should be much cheaper, right?
So why is it not necessarily the case?

Well, there are several reasons:
Firstly, cargo ships are primarily designed to carry cargo, not passengers. As a result, there are typically only a very small number of cabins available for passengers, sometimes as few as one, usually maximum five, which increases prices per passenger.

In contrast, cruise ships are designed specifically for passengers, and they have a much larger number of cabins available. This means that they can accommodate a much higher number of guests, which in turn allows to keep prices per passenger lower.

Additionally, the bureaucracy and regulations associated with international cargo shipping increases the cost of travel. Cargo ships have to comply with a vast array of safety, security, and environmental regulations, even more so if carrying passengers, which can result in significant costs.

Extra food, water and fuel per passenger need to be factored in, depending on the duration of the journey for up to several weeks, and working on the ship to set off these costs to reduce the travel fare is generally not possible due to huge safety, liability and insurance concerns.

Finally, a very important aspect of traveling by cargo ship that puts the price into perspective is that it is not only a means of transportation, but also accommodation at the same time, providing a very special experience true to the motto "The journey is the destination".

https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe-to/cargo-ship-travel-europe-north-america/freighter-travel-europe-caribbean-canada-round-trip

New One-Time Cape Horn Special Expedition with the Santa Maria Australis: Punta Arenas - Darwin Range - Beagle Canal - Cape Horn - Puerto Williams | October 30th - November 17th 2023 | 19 days https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/arctic-sailing-antarctic-cruise/santa-maria-australis-polar-sailing-expedition-antarctica

Excellent News Update: The Netherlands - Cuba - Netherlands Round trip in our previous post is now bookable as a one-way trip to Cuba too! More info on our travel site https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe-to/cargo-ship-travel-europe-north-america/freighter-travel-europe-caribbean-canada-round-trip

Happy Monday all! We´re excited to announce there´s a new Cargo Travel round trip:
Netherlands - Aruba - Cuba - Canada - Spain - Netherlands
Bookable as a round trip only, departures every 6 weeks, duration also about 6 weeks!

More info:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe-to/cargo-ship-travel-europe-north-america/freighter-travel-europe-caribbean-canada-round-trip

Looking for a challenge for seasoned sailors?
Embark on the journey of navigating the world's most treacherous waters on an unforgettable Antarctic sailing expedition. Explore a land of towering icebergs, glaciers and frozen tundras, as you push your sailing skills to the limit and discover the raw beauty of one of the world's last great wildernesses. With fierce winds, freezing temperatures and unpredictable conditions at every turn, this is an adventure like no other - only for the most intrepid and daring sailors!

For more info:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-tours/antarctica-expeditions/santa-maria-australis

Imagine what life is like on the most remote inhabited island in the world?

We are very excited about this super cool route: The MS Silver Supporter takes you to Pitcairn and back via supply route between Tauranga in New Zealand, Mangareva in French Polynesia and Pitcairn,
where the mutineers of the Bounty settled in 1790!

Find out more here: https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/australia-new-zealand-to/supply-ship-new-zealand-pitcairn

(Due to german subject matter today´s post is in german, please excuse us, english speakers)

Josef W. Trapp reiste per Zug, Transsibirischer Eisenbahn und Frachtschiff vom Schwarzwald u.a. über Hongkong und Singapur nach Australien und zurück. Er war fünf Monate unterwegs und wir sind unglaublich stolz, diese Langsamreise für ihn organisiert zu haben! Sie ist jetzt als Buch erhältlich: https://www.seitenweise-verlag.de/buecher/ahoi66.php

Can´t wait for Spring to get here, not only because the European sailing season starts!
Browse our wide range of trips on beautiful boats, sailing everywhere from
northern Europe to the Mediterranean:
langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/europe

Have you ever seen the magical Northern Lights?
Secure a berth for the 10 day Arctic Aurora Borealis sailing expedition in Greenland, starting September 20th!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/sailing-ships/sv-rembrandt-van-rijn

We miss freighter travel terribly! This one´s not your regular cargo ship, and we´re super excited about the MV St. Helena and these upcoming routes:
End of March: Duba/ Saudi Arabia to Glasgow/ Scotland
End of May: Scotland to Cagliari/ Italy
End of July: Italy to South America or USA (TBC)
End of December: Antofagasta/ Chile to UK
Check for more info:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/st-helena/cargo-ship-voyage-st-helena

Plan your trip to Spain for the coming spring!
With hiking trails in beautiful nature on the classic Camino de Santiago de Compostela or the Portuguese Coastal Way:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/jakobsweg/jakobsweg-spanien/camino-frances

Escape the winter greyness with an adventure trip to Reserva Natural Palmari !
The lush amazon rainforest awaits with it´s vibrant flora and fauna - go on excursions, canopying and ziplining, observe animals and just embrace amazing nature...
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/adventure-travels/amazon-rainforest/amazon-rainforest

Dreaming of a South Sea cruise?
Visit Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands onboard the Aranui 5,
secure a free upgrade to a higher cabin category for
departures from January 21st to June 17th 2023 (Voyages N°1 to 12, except special cruises N°03,07,08)
If the next higher category is unavailable, get 500€ discount per person! Applies for bookings until December 31st 2022, subject to availability, so don´t snooze and get in touch!
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/aranui

Aranui 5 Cruisers

We are thrilled to announce a new freighter route!
Travel in style departing around December 14th from Uruguay to Spain onboard Extreme E ´s beautifully revamped St. Helena!
E-racing enthusiasts can now travel between race locations with the league´s floating base!
As far as freighter travel goes, this one´s a little different,
but see for yourself:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/freightertravel/europe-south-america/uruguay-spain

Your inner explorer is calling?
Secure one of the last free spots for the next Antarctic sailing expedition with the St. Maria Australis!
21 breathtaking days exploring antarctic waters and wildlife,
starting December 28th 2022 and February 20th 2023!
Find out more:
https://www.langsamreisen.de/en/sailing-trips/antarctica-expeditions/santa-maria-australis