Youth group of smaller proportions... A trip that was planned by way of a treat for, a much younger cohort than normal, the year 2 class of St Faiths Primary School today, following the completion of their KS2 SAT's, to visit Excelsior during her Open Boat moored in her berth at the Heritage Quay. Excelsior one [...]
First Sunrise in the Baltic Following our return from our Baltic tour, the team at Excelsior received some wonderful words from one of our passengers from the Gothenburg - Oslo leg. Read on to hear what Nathan had to say about his time on board. It's been over a week since I've been [...]
A brief write up from one of the office bods at Excelsior who recently joined a youth voyage to Holland - It was an incredible trip, not only because it was my first North Sea crossing, so it would have been exciting either way, but the weather made for some incredible sailing, and rather dramatic arrival [...]
As a result of our recent open boat, Karen Delft and her crew from the Kessingland Community Players asked to hop aboard for a photoshoot with a difference. The Pirates have taken over! Karen, along with some 14 others came aboard recently to help create some shots for their forth coming community production. Our Bosun Vinny [...]
Coming on a Voyage with Excelsior? Don't know what to bring? Well, look no further than here, along with the great kit list that we provide everyone when you book below is a little breakdown of some handy tips from the team and previous voyage crew who have been in your position before. Top Tips! "Don't bring [...]
Come join us for a taste of life at sea on board Excelsior for a day sailing out of Lowestoft. Whilst Excelsior is in her home port of Lowestoft, come join us for a day sailing during the dates listed below. Thursday 15th June Friday 16th June Saturday 17th June Prices are £75 per person, [...]
Open Ship Event this May Weekend Come along to the Heritage Quay in our Home Port if Lowestoft this weekend to meet the crew and have a look around our historic ship. Saturday 27th May - 13:00 - 17:00 Sunday 28th May - 13:00 - 17:00 Monday 29th May - 13:00 - 17:00
Following Excelsior's departure from Lowestoft on the 22nd April, she has made it across the North Sea, through the Kiel Canal and up along the coast of Sweden, arriving in gottskär on the evening of 4th May 2017 on her way to Gothenburg, due 7th May. Below are a few shots courtesy of Peter Taylor Photography, who [...]
With a fantastic Refit and sea trials, the season has began with a collection of Day Sails out of both Lowestoft and Ipswich enjoying some varied and fantastic sailing. Orwell Bridge Ipswich Day Sails April 2017 Boat Spotting on the Orwell April 2017 Ipswich Day Sails Lowestoft Day Sails April [...]
