The Pelican will turn into a sailing marine science centre, on which you can take oceanographic observations and undertake experiments with our onboard scientist. This unique voyage gives you the opportunity to take part in marine science, support research and broaden your understanding of the oceans whilst learning to sail a tall ship. Whether you are new to marine science or planning to study it at university, this trip caters for all. This will enable you to become one of the next generation of ocean ambassadors. Onboard you will gain knowledge, skills, practical experience and have access to the expertise needed to find solutions to environmental challenges. By sailing with us you will be joining a worldwide community who are passionate about working together to protect the oceans we need for the future we want.

Kit List 

Crew Handbook

Cancellation Policy

You must be aged between 14 & 17 inclusive to participate in this voyage. A valid passport (still in date at end of voyage) is required for ALL of our voyages. You must bring the passport with you or else you will be denied boarding.

The application form should be completed by an adult on behalf of each under 18 participant. 

Please ensure that the first and buyer's email address you list in the application is the parent/guardian's address and is input correctly, as this is where all correspondence will be sent.

If the deposit is not paid at time of booking, it must be paid within 7 days or else the application will be cancelled.

We hope you are all looking forward to your upcoming trip with us. Please find your travel details below. We look forward to welcoming you on board. 

The voyage boarding/disembarkation details are as follows: 

• Sunday 18/05/25 10:00am      Trainees board the tall ship “Pelican of London” in Dublin 2 at Sir John      Rogerson’s Quay (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MwF4XwKgdpfumKmb7)

• Friday 23/05/25 10:00am,      Trainees disembark the tall ship “Pelican of London” in Dublin 2 at Sir      John Rogerson’s Quay (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MwF4XwKgdpfumKmb7) 

You can follow the Pelican’s progress on this webpage https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:192423/zoom:14 

Should you need to contact the ship in case of an emergency only please call “Pelican of London” on +44 ~(0)7354 845 417.

If you need to contact Sail Training Ireland outside office hours in case of an emergency only please call + 353 (0)85 251 0384. 

These numbers do not receive SMS Text or WhatsApp messages, only EMERGENCY voice calls.

Kind regards,

The Sail Training Ireland Team