Inside the century-old ship that could set sail from Kent to Belgium for £700 a crossing

It's a way to skip the queues in Dover! Inside the 100-year-old tall ship Morgenster, which could set sail from Kent to Belgium for £700 per crossing The ship Morgenster will sail from Ostend, Belgium to Ramsgate, Kent on May 1 The man behind the company Karl de Boer, 44, says he wants a 'new era of sailing'
By Alexander Butler
Posted: 6:20 PM BST, 10 April 2023 | Update: 20:15 BST, 10 April 2023

A businessman has revealed plans to operate a ferry service with the historic ship Morgenster between England and the Belgian coast.
Karel de Boer said he wants a "new era of sailing" that respects the environment and captures the "romance of the sea".
< p class="mol-para-with-font">The century-old ship's maiden voyage will sail from Ostend, Belgium, to Ramsgate, Kent, on May 1, costing 700 £.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">Mr. de Boer told The Times: "It's not a traditional crossing but a real sailing trip. We are completely dependent on the wind. This means that we don't know exactly when we will arrive.
'An active and open attitude is essential, from hoisting the sails to sailing. You can also take the helm for a while, so it's more than just a passage to level.'

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Inside the century-old ship that could set sail from Kent to Belgium for £700 a crossing

It's a way to skip the queues in Dover! Inside the 100-year-old tall ship Morgenster, which could set sail from Kent to Belgium for £700 per crossing The ship Morgenster will sail from Ostend, Belgium to Ramsgate, Kent on May 1 The man behind the company Karl de Boer, 44, says he wants a 'new era of sailing'

By Alexander Butler

Posted: 6:20 PM BST, 10 April 2023 | Update: 20:15 BST, 10 April 2023

A businessman has revealed plans to operate a ferry service with the historic ship Morgenster between England and the Belgian coast.

Karel de Boer said he wants a "new era of sailing" that respects the environment and captures the "romance of the sea".

< p class="mol-para-with-font">The century-old ship's maiden voyage will sail from Ostend, Belgium, to Ramsgate, Kent, on May 1, costing 700 £.

< p class="mol-para-with-font">Mr. de Boer told The Times: "It's not a traditional crossing but a real sailing trip. We are completely dependent on the wind. This means that we don't know exactly when we will arrive.

'An active and open attitude is essential, from hoisting the sails to sailing. You can also take the helm for a while, so it's more than just a passage to level.'