Asia Expedition 2022/2023

Thank you Bremerhaven Maritime Days

From 17-21 August, we visited Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Together with more than 80 other ships and more than 350,000 visitors we had fabulous days in Germany and wish to thank the Maritime Tage Bremerhaven organisation for inviting us! 

Thank you Bremerhaven Maritime Days

Photo: Ossi Kallio

In the morning on the 17th of August, the Götheborg arrived in Bremerhaven. First, the ship had to go through a lock, before entering through the extremely narrow bridge passage into the harbour. After that another tricky maneuver awaited in the tight space in the harbour and with ships all around. With only centimeters to spare, both the passage at the bridge and the turn in the harbour went smooth, and Götheborg arrived at her mooring place. 

Just after arrival, the sky opened up in the biggest downpour. A few crew members took the chance for a quick shower in the rain out on the deck, before it eased off. The rest of the week was beautiful, sunny and warm. 

As part of the Maritime Days, Götheborg was open to visitors every day, and on the busiest day we had 2,700 visitors passing through the ship in just that day. Thank you everyone who came on board!

Just as many people came to visit the Götheborg, our crew also took the chance to visit the other beautiful and interesting ships that participated in the festivities. Bremerhaven Maritime Days also featured a street food festival, and music was playing on three stages in the area. All in all: A lot to do and see, and a great meeting place for the sailing community as well as the many people who came to see the visiting ships!

Thank you Maritime Tage Bremerhaven 2022 for inviting us and we hope to see you again!

Photos from the week in Bremerhaven

Götheborg at the centre of attention: Photo: Ossi Kallio
Götheborg at the centre of attention: Photo: Ossi Kallio
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Tight passage at the bridge
Tight passage at the bridge
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Arrival to Bremerhaven
Turning around in the harbour.
Turning around in the harbour.
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio
Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Photo: Ossi Kallio

Next stop is Lisbon

We're in Lisbon 5–9 September and will be open to the public during the stopover. Book your tickets now! 

Opening hours in Lisbon:

5 September: 15:00–20:00
6 September: 13:00–21:00
7 September: 10:00–17:30
8 September: 10:00–17:30

Sail with us

Did you also know that anyone can sail along as a deckhand?! The sailing legs are filling up, but we still have spaces on the last three sailing legs. Sail with us!

The very first ever East India man Christmas market!

07 December 2024

Christmas Market Premiere on the East Indiaman Götheborg We are opening the gates to a 1700s-inspired Christmas market on the pier of the East Indiaman! Come and enjoy a coffee on the cozy cannon deck with the scent of mulled wine and tar, and take the opportunity to finish your Christmas shopping at our market. We will have activities for both children and adults, both onboard the ship and on the pier. For those of you who wish to be part of the Christmas market or want more information (musicians, exhibitors, artisans, food operators), please send an email to info@gotheborg.se. We welcome the whole family to join us onboard the East Indiaman Götheborg! Opening Hours: December 7-8: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM December 14-15: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Pier 4, Eriksberg, Gothenburg (Nearest bus stop: Sörhallstorget, or Eriksberg ferry stop if taking the ferry.) Buy tickets to the festival online or at the entrance! 

Book Fair at Svenska Mässan

24 September 2024

We will have a booth at the Book fair at Svenska Mässan from Thursday to Sunday this week. On Friday and Saturday, we will have two of our authors with us signing their books. Stop by and say Hi!