Embrace the Journey
Adventure Sailing on Grayhound, 1776 ship design
Sail Cargo worldwide
Authentic Adventure
Welcome! Want to challenge yourself and learn new skills? Come and sail on our replica 18th century tall ship.
Find out about voyages.
Adventure Voyages on Grayhound
One-day trips in the UK & France
Voyages, e.g., Brittany, Scottish islands, cross-channel, transatlantic, Caribbean
Cargo deliveries – join us and contribute to sustainable trade
Check the challenge ratings (little anchors) because some voyages are more demanding! Read about voyages and challenge levels
Private Hire
Are you a private individual or small group wanting to hire Grayhound? Let us host your wedding or significant birthday, or scatter your loved one’s ashes at sea.
Dreaming of a private expedition? We will take you to the ends of the earth. There is no limit to where Grayhound sails.
UPCOMING highlight
Brittany Discovery Sail .
Departure: 5 April 2025 from Douarnenez, FR
Return: 8 April 2025 to Douarnenez, FR
Join traditional lugger Grayhound as she takes you around on an exciting sailing discovery of Brittany’s coastline.
The Vision
Environmentally friendly adventures and cargo delivery on a classic tall ship
Care for the Environment
We believe in a sustainable world in which we learn from the past, live well in the present and care for the future.
Grayhound enables this and inspires a new way of carrying passengers and cargo.
We only start the engine when absolutely necessary, and we carbon compensate through Atmosfair.
I am in love with this boat and definitely planning to join them again! I would recommend this team without any doubts! Good luck, Grayhound! And thank you very much for the great fun!
Dmitriy Ponkratov, September 2022
Do you want to ship cargo with us?
Are you a business seeking a unique venue for client entertainment or team-building exercises?
Are you a TV or film production company needing a fully operational, replica 18th-century ship?
For all these corporate enquiries please visit our partners, Grayhound Shipping.
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⚓ Sailing season is starting! ⚓
Ahoy! 🌊🏴☠️
The first trip of the season is soon happening: discover Breton coast!
🗓️ Embark: 5th April, 13:00 | Disembark: 8th April, 17:00
📍 Douarnenez – Douarnenez
From Douarnenez, we cast off following the winds on the Breton coast. We might pass by Tas de Pois: towering stone sentinels rising from the waves. Or we might pass by a quiet cove, where we row ashore in the golden light of dusk!
By day, hoist the sails and feel the thrill of steering the Grayhound. Also row the dinghies to hidden shores.
By night, gather ‘round the woodstove, where a warm fire crackles, the tea steams, and stories drift as easily as the ship at anchor.
Who’s ready to trade dry land for the call of the sea? 🌊⚓
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Normally, pirates take cargo from traders and never deliver back. Smugglers? They sneak around in the night. But us? We’re just happy traders, sailing the old way—moving cargo across the seas with a smile, a strong breeze, and maybe a friendly cannon fire salute at arrival or departure! ☠️💥⚓️
We sail because we love it. Because the wind is free, the sea is wild, and carrying whiskey, coffee, olive oil, and all sorts of fine goods just feels… right. No fumes, no rush, just the steady rhythm of the waves and the quiet satisfaction of delivering something the way it should be done. 🌊⛵️
Try aging your spirits at sea. The barrels roll, the waves rock, and something magic happens inside. By the time we arrive, it’s like your whiskey has had a salty lullaby and a thousand tiny adventures along the way. 🏴☠️🥃
Sustainable shipping isn’t just about reducing impact—it’s about bringing back something lost. A way of trading that respects the ocean, the cargo, and the people on both ends of the journey. So if you’ve got something to send, why not let it travel the old way—with sails, salt, and a little bit of soul?
We’ll take good care of it. And if you’re lucky, we might even fire a cannon in your honor.
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Sailing season is almost there!!🌞🌞
@munawayra be busy checkin’ out the navigation charts on the chart table in the pilot house 🗺️⛵
Plotting the ship’s position on the map be a key part o’ the ship’s logbook 📖 and somethin’ ye do during yer watch. Sometimes, the watch can feel long with not much happenin’, so why not dive into the math o’ coordinates and analog navigation? ✏️
Second pic: A bit o’ spontaneous land exploration while at anchorage! Sometimes ye just need to set foot on land, but also bring some fresh provisions back to the ship 🏞️🍎
Third image, we’ve got two captains, Filemon and Aki, havin’ a good ol’ chat 🤝
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Ahoy adventurers!! 🧭🌊⛵️
Picture this: you’re on the deck, the salty breeze in your hair, a pod of dolphins visiting once in a while, you keeping the course and steering the Grayhound.
Suddenly you hear the watch leader: "5 degrees to starboard!" And you start thinking, "starboard, starboard… why star-board?" 🤔
Here’s why! Did you know the word “starboard” comes from the Old Norse stýri-borð, meaning the side where the steering oar was? That’s right: Viiiikings!! 🛡️⚔️
And just like those sailors of old, we’re diving into all kinds of adventures this season in Brittany.
One of these images says it all: someone practicing the clarinet 🎶 while others scrub dishes 🍽️, and others figure out the sextant 🧭. It’s all happening while sailing too!
So, are you ready? Brittany is calling, and we’re setting sail. 🌍✨
🌊🛶🐬🗺️✨
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Love Brittany. Not these prices tho. I get why, still doesn't mean I have disposable income for it 🙁 it'd be nice to stack up some more hours. Bit of a sailors tale about starboard, even when sculling it's the centre of the stern. I reckon the Vikings would've known that as their seamanship was excellent.
Saving my pennies so I can join you guys again one day, hopefully this time with my partner! Been thinking about Grayhound a lot recently – this time last year I was on board as we arrived in Tobago! 🥰
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There’s something truly special about being surrounded by the horizon— many times we just had a globe of water around us 🌊😁
Ready to experience it for yourself? Book your trip now here www.grayhound-grand-voilier-traditionnel.com/sv/catalog 🌎💙
🎥: @matteobaratella
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Happy new year to all ! And may you all have a good season !🚩🤞
This coming May, Grayhound will set sail towards the famous Archipelago of the "Isles of Scilly", know for its sandy beaches, microclimate… and smuggling activity in the 18th century, times of the original lugger "Grayhound" !
Would you set sail with us and discover every cove and anchorage that these beautiful and secluded Islands can offer ?🏝️
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Voyage aux Îles Scilly I – Départ >Douarnenez – Arrivée >Douarnenez
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Embarquez à bord du lougre de Cornouaille Grayhound, à la découverte de l’archipel à couper le souffle des îles Scilly. Les îles Scilly font partie intégrante des itinéraires de navigation tra…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
⚓ Adventure awaits 🌟
What does a trip with us mean?
Spontaneous exploration and unforgettable memories:
🏖️ Anchoring in a bay
🌿 Landing and discovering the surroundings
🔥 Gathering around a cozy bonfire at sunset
🥕 Fesating on the jolly galley’s veggie food
🌅 Smiling faces and a crew that feels like family
Ready? Book your trip now through the link in our bio! 🌍🌊
#grayhoundventures #sailingadventures #lifeonthewater #sunsetvibes #exploremore #seaescape #CrewLife #BonfireNights #hiddenbays #travelwithus … See MoreSee Less
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Ahoy, mateys! 🌊⚓️
There’s no better treasure than friendship and adventure on the open sea! Let the wind fill your sails and your heart with smiles! 🌞✨🏴☠️
Starting from the traditional fishing town of Douarnenez, join us on an exciting exploration of the Breton coastline and anchorages, letting the winds decide on… … See MoreSee Less
Navigation Découverte en Bretagne – Départ >Douarnenez – Retour >Douarnenez
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Au départ du port de pêche traditionnel de Douarnenez, rejoignez-nous pour une exploration passionnante du littoral et des mouillages bretons, en laissant les vents décider de ce que vous découvri…0 CommentsComment on Facebook