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„Open Ship“ – 50 years of Eye of the Wind

„Open Ship“ – 50 years of Eye of the Wind

Maritime experience for young and old sea dogs

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Trip no: 26/OS3
Embark: Kiel (Germany)
Check-in time: 27.09.2026, 10:00 h
Check-out time: 27.09.2026, 18:00 h
Overnight stays: 0
Price: free of charge

„Open Ship“ – 50 years of Eye of the Wind

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50 years ago, on 25 September 1976, our ship made its first voyage under the new name Eye of the Wind following extensive refurbishment work.

On the last Sunday in September, visitors can tour the tall ship, which has also achieved screen fame as a film set in several Hollywood productions. As part of an open ship event, the crew will answer questions from sightseers, sailors, ship enthusiasts and young sea dogs about the ship and its 115-year history. All visitors can try their hand at sailing knots, and collectors will of course receive a ship's stamp. Come aboard and get to know the ship – or share your personal sailing memories from the last 50 years with our crew.

Admission is free. Registration or booking is not necessary for participation in the Open Ship. There is no day trip during the Open Ship; the ship remains moored at its berth. The organiser reserves the right to change the berth at short notice.

This is where you board

Kiel

Kiel, the lively state capital of Schleswig-Holstein, impresses with its maritime flair. Sights include the Kiel harbours along the "Kiellinie" promenade, the Maritime Museum, the Kiel Fjord, the Botanical Gardens and the traditional Nikolai Church in the city centre.

There are numerous sights along the Kiel Fjord: from the naval memorial in Laboe on the eastern shore to the imposing Friedrichsort lighthouse, Falckenstein beach and Kiel-Holtenau with its historic Tiessenkai quay, small cafés and old warehouses.

In Holtenau on the western shore of the Kiel Fjord, you can watch the varied comings and goings at the locks of the Kiel Canal. From small sports yachts to ocean giants, watercraft of all types and sizes pass by us here during the day on the world's busiest artificial waterway. Take a short walk to the small Holtenau lighthouse and soak up the nostalgic harbour atmosphere – old cargo sailing ships and schooners are often to be found here.