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Cruise during Żagle 2025 | Hoffnung

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16.08.2025

Start: 15:00

Duration: 2 hours

Bulwar Chrobrego

60 PLN

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We invite you to a 2-hour harbor cruise during the “Żagle” event aboard the vessel:

Hoffnung

The steel sailing ship Hoffnung (German for “Hope”) was built in 1919 as one of two nearly identical cargo sailing vessels. Commissioned by a shipping company from Kuhle on the island of Rügen, she was cast at the Münter iron foundry. Her steel construction — featuring a convex bow, transom stern, and traditional rigging — reflects the “Danish yacht shape” typical of local wooden shipbuilding traditions. Originally (and as of 2008), the ship was equipped with a wooden mast and yachting- or cutter-style rigging, including a gaff mainsail, a long bowsprit with boom jib, and multiple headsails — two jibs and a staysail.

1919–1930: Hoffnung sailed regularly between Wittow (Rügen) and Stralsund, transporting general cargo, agricultural goods, and coal.
1930s onward: She operated more frequently in the Bodden Bay and Oderhaff areas, as well as along the coasts and rivers of Western Pomerania.
1962–1993: Converted to a motor vessel, Hoffnung served with the White Fleet as a supply ship between Stralsund and Hiddensee.
1994–2008: During this period, she changed ownership, had her superstructures removed, and was restored to a sailing configuration.
Since 2008: The non-profit association Pommersche Jagt Hoffnung e.V. has owned and maintained the ship, which continues to operate successfully to this day

Ticket Prices for Passenger Cruises:

Regular ticket: 60 PLN
Discounted ticket*: 30 PLN
Family ticket (2+2)**: 150 PLN

Children under 3 years old: free ticket required (must be obtained in order for the child to participate in the cruise)

* Discounted tickets are available for:

Children and school youth (with a valid school ID)
Students up to 26 years old (with a valid student ID)
Holders of the Large Family Card (with the card and a photo ID)
Pensioners and retirees (with a valid retiree/pensioner ID)
Persons with disabilities (with a valid document)

** The family ticket includes 2 regular tickets and 2 discounted tickets.
Family tickets are available for a group of two adult guardians and two children.
Free ticket: for a child who has not yet turned 3 on the day of the cruise.

A Sailing Celebration in the Heart of Szczecin!
From August 15 to 17, we invite you to Żagle 2025 – a spectacular maritime event.

Three days of unforgettable experiences lie ahead! Wały Chrobrego and Łasztownia will be filled with tall ships, naval vessels, and smaller yachts heading toward Szczecin. From Friday through Sunday, the sailing ships will be on full display. Dozens of vessels will arrive, many of which will open their decks to visitors and also offer cruises on the Oder River.

While the tall ships are the highlight of the event, they’re not the only attraction. On both sides of the river, two music stages will host top performers and beloved shanty bands. The main stage will be located at the square near Komandorska Street, and the shanty stage will be on Łasztownia. Concerts will take place over all three days and will be completely free of charge.

Musical excitement will also be provided by the 8th Brass Band Festival for the Szczecin Mayor’s Cup. Brass bands from across Poland and abroad will showcase their talents through parades, drill shows, and concerts.