The general public can get a taste of the unique event by the quays of Antwerp from 10 to 13 July. Not only are the Tall Ships moored here, numerous activities are planned for young and old.

PUBLIC PROGRAMME

The first vessels arrive in Antwerp on Wednesday July 7. Latest Saturday July 10 afternoon, all vessels will be in Antwerp. Please find below a few arrival times, which have been communicated to us:

• Wednesday, July 7 in the afternoon: Astrid
• Thursday, July 8, late afternoon: Mir
• Friday, July 9: Eendracht, Urania, Zenobe Gramme
• Friday, July 9 in the afternoon: Dewarci (around 2 p.m.), Christian Radich
• Friday, July 9 in the evening: Shabab Oman (around 10 p.m.)

Continuously from July 10 till July 13

• Street artists - ’t Eilandje, Kattendijkdok, quaysides of the Scheldt (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Ferris wheel - Kattendijkdok (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Kids Village - Waagnatie, Kattendijkdok, quayside of the river near Brouwersvliet (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Sky Watch - Waagnatie (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• The Tall Ships Races-village - Waagnatie (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• The Tall Ships Races-shop - Waagnatie (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Army village – quayside of the river near Brouwersvliet (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
• Nautical market - Waagnatie (10 a.m. – 10 p.m., on July 13 till 6 p.m.)
• European Village - Willemdok (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• Several catering islands on the event site (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Exposition 'Bollards', Jef Van Campen - MAS-havenpaviljoen

Saturday July 10, 2010

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free visit to all participating vessels
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition of old harbour tools in the MAS-sheds - Kattendijkdok Oostkaai 20
• 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition 'Ontdek het Eilandje' in one of the MAS pavilions

Sunday July 11, 2010

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sports competitions for the Crew in Park Spoor Noord
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free visit to all participating vessels
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition of Solarboat (Port of Antwerp Solarboat Team) - MAS
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition of old harbour tools in the MAS-sheds - Kattendijkdok Oostkaai 20
• 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition 'Ontdek het Eilandje' in one of the MAS pavilions
• 2 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Elsschot car - Sint Godefriduskaai
• 4 p.m.: Crew Parade – from Waagnatie till Grote Markt
• 5 p.m.: Prize-giving for the crew - Grote Markt
• 7 p.m. – 12 p.m.: 11th of July festivities and World cup Football Final FIFA - Grote Markt

Monday July 12, 2010

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Recreational sporting for the crew in Park Spoor Noord
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free visit to all participating vessels
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition of Solarboat (Port of Antwerp Solarboat Team) - MAS
• 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition 'Ontdek het Eilandje' in one of the MAS pavilions
• 11 p.m.: Closing event - Fireworks

Tuesday July 13, 2010

• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition of Solarboat (Port of Antwerp Solarboat Team) - MAS
• 11 a.m.: Sail out from docks to Scheldt
• 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Exhibition 'Ontdek het Eilandje' in one of the MAS pavilions
• 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: SAIL PARADE (from Steenplein via Lillo, Doel, Terneuzen... to the Northsea):
• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Antwerpen
• 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Lillo
• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Hansweert
• 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Terneuzen
• 10 p.m. - 12 p.m.: Vlissingen
• After 12 p.m.: Breskens

PUBLIC BOAT TRIPS

Enjoy a boat trip on the Scheldt. Feel the wind in your hair while sailing between the cathedrals of the sea and have the chance to take a close look at the ships.

Tickets available on site. Reservation possible for groups from 15 persons via info@flandria.nu or the red button below

Boat trips on the Scheldt

Tickets available on site. Reservation possible for groups from 15 persons via info@flandria.nu

Duration: +/- 50 min - Leaving from pontoon Steenplein

• On Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th of July between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and between 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.: 2 departures per hour (every hour and every half hour)
• On Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th of July between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.: 4 departures per hour (every quarter of an hour)
• On Tuesday 13th of July between 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.: 2 departures per hour (every hour and every half hour)
• Price: adults 10 euro, children 5 euro

Boat trips in the harbour

Tickets available on site. Reservation possible for groups from 15 persons via info@flandria.nu

Duration 1,5 hours - Leaving at Londenbrug kaai 14 via Kattendijkdok to Boudewijnsluis and back

• On Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th of July: departures at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• On Tuesday 13th of July: departure at 11 a.m.
• All boat trips will be made with Flandria 24
• Price: adults 12,5 euro, children 8,5 euro

Short Cruises with the Gerlache

Tickets available on site. Reservation possible for groups from 15 persons via info@flandria.nu

Duration 30 min. - Leaving at berth Schooltjalken, tour in Kattendijkdok

• On Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th of July between 11 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
• Price: adults 5 euro, children 3 euro (free of charge on Saturday and Sunday between 2 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. – offered by Stad Antwerpen as part of city development)

Candlelight Cruises

Tickets available via info@flandria.nu

Duration 3 hours - Leaving at pontoon Steenplein

• On Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of July: departures at 8 p.m.
• Price: adults: 89 euro, children: 59 euro

GUIDED WALKS

Reservations at the information desk at Waagnatie or via info@tallshipsrace2010.be - Please mention clearly date and hour of the preferred walk.

Leaving: all walks leave at the info point at Waagnatie

• On Saturday 10th, Saturday 11th and Monday 12th of July every hour from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Price: 8 euro p.p.
• Availability: Guided walks

STAMP BOOK

Do you want a unique souvenir of The Tall Ships Races in Antwerp? Don’t forget to buy your stamp book at one of the 4 sales outlets on the event site and collect all the original stamps of the A-vessels.

• Price: 5 euro