How to sail across the Atlantic on a century-old schooner

Rebuilt in 2016 by 160 volunteers, the Avontuur, a revived cargo vessel, sails between Germany and the Caribbean, iniviting passengers to discover a voyage where adventure and sustainability go hand in hand.

Travel · Photographs by Verena Bruening, Verena Bruening · Published January 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Topics: Holidays & Traditions, Sailing, Cruises, Traditions, Islands, Travel, National Geographic Traveller (UK)

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).

Published in the Cruise guide, available with the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).