Our special trip starts with a local departure for our journey via the cross Channel ferry or Eurotunnel to the Continent. Accommodation has been reserved at 3* Ibis Dunkerque Centre. This is ideally located close to the beaches and a stone's throw away from the marina, port, museum and Palais des Congres. Features include a bar and restaurant and all rooms are well appointed.
Days 2 and 3 are at leisure in Dunkirk. The Tall Ships Races are an acclaimed annual competition. Each year around 80 vessels from 15 – 20 countries take part in this unique event that combines 4 days of activities in each port. You can enjoy local events around the town. Likely highlights to look out for are the crew parades which sees hundreds of crew members take to the streets in celebration: fireworks on the closing evening: and, of course, the Parade of Sail which will see the Tall Ships wave goodbye to the city of Dunkirk in a spectacular way.