Documents
- Passport and any required visas
- Travel insurance covering the entire voyage
- Cash for expenses in port
Sailor’s guide · Shtandart
Ready
Ready
for sea.
Everything you need to know before a voyage: what to pack, how life on board works and what a real sailor’s day looks like.
Start preparing ↓Pack for
the sea.
At sea, everything essential matters — and nothing extra does. Pack a soft bag, check your documents and leave at home anything that cannot handle salt water.
Health
- A double supply of personal medication
- Tell the captain about allergies or chronic conditions
- High-SPF sunscreen
Clothing
- Warm waterproof clothing and a hat
- Shoes with firm non-slip soles
- Gloves for working with the rigging
Personal items
- Toiletries and a towel
- Swimwear and sunglasses
- Your own sleeping bag
Leave ashore
Weapons and aerosols · jewellery · valuables · hard-shell suitcases
02 · SailsLife
Life
on board.
There are no passengers here. Every participant joins one of three watches and becomes part of the ship’s living rhythm.
Under the guidance of our experienced crew, you will try your hand as lookout and helmsman, learn to set the sails, work with the rigging and help in the galley.
“Four hours on watch.
Four hours on standby.
Four hours of rest.”
The ship’s dayThree watches.
Three watches.
One rhythm.
The watches are named after the frigate’s masts: fore, main and mizzen. Roles change every four hours.
TimeForeMainMizzen
00—04WatchSleepStandby
04—08StandbyWatchSleep
08—12SleepStandbyWatch
12—16WatchSleepStandby
16—20StandbyWatchSleep
20—24SleepStandbyWatch
Daily routineFrom colours
From colours
to the night watch
Four meals, shared cleaning and shipboard work form a simple, steady daily routine.
- Breakfast
- Raise the colours
- Lunch
- Afternoon snack
- Dinner
- Night watch
03 · FAQEverything
Everything
you need to know.
Can’t find an answer? Write directly to the crew.
voyage@shtandart.eu ↗01Where is Shtandart now?+
The ship is in Europe. You can check her current position on VesselFinder and see the upcoming voyages on the Voyages page.
02How many people are in the crew?+
The number depends on the voyage: usually 5–6 professional crew members and 6–8 experienced volunteers are on board.
03Can I climb the mast?+
Yes. On a week-long voyage you become part of the crew and gain real maritime experience, including climbing the masts. The captain always makes the final decision with safety in mind.
04Do I need sailing experience?+
No. Everything is organised so that you can learn on board. The longer you are at sea, the more skills you will have time to gain.
05What is the accommodation like?+
The crew sleeps in hammocks in the shared mess deck. Modern safety standards are maintained, while daily life remains authentically shipboard.
06Do I need to bring food?+
No. Four meals a day are included. Please tell us about any dietary requirements in advance.
07What languages does the crew speak?+
English is the working language on board. There are also usually Russian- and French-speaking people in the crew.
08Can I come with family or children?+
Yes. Children may join longer voyages with adults and take an active part in crew life. Short trips with young children require the captain’s approval.
09Can I arrive earlier or stay longer?+
Only with the captain’s permission, and an additional charge may apply.
10What if my plans change?+
Write to voyage@shtandart.eu. We can discuss a refund, moving your booking to another voyage or a gift certificate valid for three years.
Preparation completeNow —
Now —
to sea.
Choose your route and reserve your hammock aboard Shtandart.
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