Blue Clipper Traineeship 3
Blue Clipper Traineeship
Ullapool, Scotland - Liverpool, UK
Are you interested in career at sea? Do you want to learn more about sailing on board a classic tall ship? Then the Blue Clipper Traineeship might be that experience you have been looking for.
| Ship | Per Person Twin En-Suite |
|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £2,240.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2021 | October 3, 2021 | 64 |
Blue Clipper Traineeship Ullapool, Scotland - Portimao - Portugal
2nd August - 17th October 2021
Traineeship Highlights:
- be fully immersed into life as a crew member
- learn every sailing aspect
- sail on a traditional tall ship
- work towards a recognised qualification
- spend up to 65 days on board
Voyage Description:
This is a voyage of discovery. Not only will you discover everything you need to know about sailing a traditional schooner….you will discover a great deal about yourself.
Be fully immersed into life as a crew member on board one of our traditional sailing vessels. Whilst on board you will learn every aspect of working and living on board a traditional sailing vessel. During your traineeship you will be assigned different roles, allowing you to truly experience every aspect of sailing and living on board.
What is included in the voyage cost:
- All meals on board Blue Clipper – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Use of safety equipment
- Accommodation including bedding
- All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance.
- VISA fees
- Towels
- Wet weather gear
Ullapool, Scotland
Liverpool, UK
Embark Travel Information
Ullapool, Scotland
While Ullapool may appear to be a long way from everywhere – it’s relatively easy to reach by air, by coach, by rail/coach and by road.
Public Transport
Every effort is made to ensure that the details on public transport are correct and up to date, however details do change depending on weather, ferry requirements, time of year etc. Please check with the operator prior to traveling to ensure you have the correct information. A useful website for travel in Scotland is www.traveline.org.uk
Bus Companies
Citylink Coaches operate a bus service from Inverness to Ullapool. This runs in conjunction with the ferry service so times should be checked and tickets booked in advance.
D & E coaches also operate a service from Inverness to Dingwall, through Strathpeffer to Ullapool and onwards north to Lochinver, Scourie and Durness (This also allows for bikes being taken on a trailer during summer months).
Citylink operate from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Ullapool and onwards to Stornoway.
Megabus also operate links throughout the UK to Inverness and Stagecoach operates the Jet Bus Service to Inverness Airport with up to a 30 minute service between the City of Inverness and the Airport.
The Westerbus also operates from Inverness to Gairloch connecting with an Ullapool service at Braemore Junction on a Monday, Wednesday & Saturday. For more information contact 01854 612966.
By Air
Many companies operate flights into Inverness (1 hour drive from Ullapool) & Stornoway (2 ½ hr ferry crossing from Ullapool). Check the web sites for details:
- Highlands & Islands Airports (including Inverness & Stornoway)
- Easyjet – Inverness links to London Gatwick and London Luton
- Flybe – Links to many UK cities and European destinations
- British Airways– Gatwick to Inverness, and has restarted links with Heathrow from May 2016
By Rail
There are no rail links to Ullapool, the nearest station is at Garve and this is a sub-line between Inverness and Kyle. Inverness station is linked to most of the UK, and from Inverness you can use the links above to get to Ullapool or hire a car and drive. There is also a sleeper service between London and Inverness that not only means you arrive here refreshed but can save a day of your valuable holiday time by travelling over-night.
- National Rail Enquiries – view timetables and book tickets
- Caledonian Sleeper– over night train between London (Euston) and Inverness
Disembark Travel Information
Liverpool, UK
How to get to Liverpool
Liverpool is a large city in the North West of England, serviced by an international airport and great rail and bus links. Once you arrive in the city centre, make your way down to the waterfront where you will find Tall Ship Maybe berthed in the Albert Dock, usually opposite the Maritime Museum.
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only nine miles from Liverpool city centre and offers over 60 inbound UK and European routes. Carriers such as EasyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, FlyBe and Blue Air offer convenient and cost-effective air travel from most major European cities.
Manchester Airport is only 45 minutes from Liverpool city centre and offers many direct long haul routes in to the North West. Carriers include British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and KLM.
Rail
Travelling to Liverpool by train has never been easier or faster, when it’s only 2 hours 13 minutes from Central London on Virgin Trains’ state-of-the-art tilting Pendolino trains.
London Midland Trains, Transpennine Express and Northern Rail also run routes into Liverpool from all major UK cities.
