What would it be like to sail an original 14th century ship? Imagine you as part of the crew aboard a real medieval Cog ship, right out of the Middle Ages, sailing on the Baltic Sea!
Days of Yore Travel is all about experiential travel into the past – we don’t just take a walk-through tour of a historic ship; we take a voyage on it.
Come aboard the Wissemara, pride and joy of the Poeler Cog Club, and experience first-hand what life on a medieval merchant vessel was like. This is no ordinary passenger cruise, but a real hands-on learning experience. On the Wissemara the crew will so you how to set the sail, how medieval vessels were navigated, medieval seamanship and even shoot the ship’s own swivel gun. You can take a cruise to visit medieval castles or to a Hanse League town to learn how goods were traded in the Middle Ages.
This kind of experience will make your next trip to Europe a real adventure – because you become a part of living history when you travel into the past and experience yourself.
Where do you find them?
In the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Hanse League Town of Wismar, Germany
When can I take a trip?
From April through October. This is their tentative schedule. (2015 Schedule will be posted soon.)
Can I arrange to take my own group?
Yes. They're willing to offer you a tailor-made trip for your group, and arrange for an English-speaking tour guide. They will take groups of up to 60 people. For more information, please send your questions or inquiries to Days of Yore Travel for details.
Yes, or your retired parents if you like. This kind of trip is for people of all ages.
This is a medieval ship - is it really safe?
Yes, even though it's a geniune replica of a real medieval Cog, it must to conform to modern-day German passenger ship standards, which are some of the toughest safety standards in the world. That means it must have state-of-the-art safety and rescue equipment on board.
You most certainly can! This would make your experience even more authentic. The crew of the Wissemara are Living History enthusiasts, too. Who knows? You might even end up on German television that day.
This is ship is designed for day cruises, so there are no cabins on board. But they do have a nice dining salon below deck for your group lunch or dinner.
Can I do this alone?
Yes. They have regular scheduled trips, which you can book as an individual person, but it's unlikely your guide will speak English.
How can I get in touch with the Poeler Cog Club?
You can send them an email here.
Do they speak English?
That's no problem. If you're worried about receiving correspondence in English, you can have it translated for free for you by sending it to Days of Yore Travel.
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