What people say about previous expeditions
Wim: “You enjoy sailing and life on board a traditional ship. Along the way, you experience what it’s like to conduct real-world research into plastic pollution. Educational, inspiring, and great fun.”
Justyna: “A fantastic way to spend an active weekend at sea while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our environment.”
Max: “I had a great time. Sailing on a large traditional ship was an amazing experience, the sense of teamwork was strong, and I found the quizzes both informative and engaging.”
Take your team to sea
Corporate Expeditions
We believe the plastic crisis can only be solved together and that change starts with experience. On board a traditional sailing ship, we show teams the problem with their own eyes, invite them to take part in real scientific research, and help them turn insights into action. No abstract sustainability talk. Just a day at sea that stays with you long after you return to shore.
What an expedition looks like
Your team boards a traditional sailing ship in Zierikzee or Harlingen and sails into the Oosterschelde or the Wadden Sea. Along the way, together with our researcher, you deploy a Manta Trawl: a scientific net designed to collect microplastics from surface waters. Whatever we find is analysed on board under the microscope. The data becomes part of our long-term research dataset on plastic pollution in Dutch waters.
Between sampling sessions, we sail, share meals, and have conversations about what plastic consumption means — for the ocean, for your company, and for each of us personally. By the end of the day, your team will have developed a practical action plan for both the organisation and the people within it.
Prefer to design your own programme on board? That’s possible too. We provide the ship, crew, and optional catering, while giving you the freedom to shape your own workshops, discussions, strategy sessions, or team activities. The result is a day at sea that fully reflects your team’s objectives and ambitions.
Two ways to come aboard
The Team Day – from €3,000 all-inclusive
A full day at sea for an entire team, department, or company offsite. Suitable for groups of 20 to 35 people. Includes the ship, catering, the complete research programme, and an ocean expert on board.
That works out to around €150 per person — comparable to a typical team day, but with far greater impact and the opportunity to contribute to a real scientific dataset.
Ideal for: teams looking to combine their offsite with something meaningful, organisations with sustainability ambitions, and companies that want to unite people around a shared purpose.
The Leadership Voyage – from €4,000 all-inclusive
A weekend at sea for leadership teams, boards, or management groups of up to 16 people, including overnight accommodation on board.
We spend two full days together at sea, creating space for deeper conversations, strategic reflection, and a more substantial programme. When sailing on the Wadden Sea, we may even dry out overnight on a sandbank and — weather permitting — enjoy an extraordinary night sky free from light pollution.
A truly unique experience.
Ideal for: leadership teams, executive boards, founders, and organisations looking for a shared experience that lasts longer than an offsite in a conference hotel.
Main goals
- A genuine contribution to citizen-science research.
- A structured reflection on your company's plastic footprint and your own.
- A documented action plan that can support sustainability reporting and ESG initiatives, including CSRD-related objectives.
- And above all, a day or a weekend that your team will not forget.
Datum:
April through October. The Wadden Sea and Oosterschelde are at their most beautiful between May and September.
Locatie:
Harlingen or Zierikzee. Other departure locations may be possible on request.ur choice
Booking info:
- Languages: available in English and Dutch.
- Catering: included. A professional cook can prepare meals on board, or your team can cook together in the ship’s galley — something many groups find becomes a team-building activity in itself.
- Tailor-made: every expedition is adapted to your goals, sector, and interests. The programmes described here provide the framework, not the final itinerary.
- Availability: dates are currently available for both 2026 and 2027.
[email protected]
Maarten Erich: +31 (0)6 25 21 49 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need sailing experience?
No. The skipper and crew take care of navigation and sailing. You are welcome to help if you’d like. Many teams find that to be one of the highlights — but it’s entirely optional.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Our skippers know these waters well. In case of severe weather, we adapt the route or move the expedition to another date. The programme itself continues.
Can we depart from a different harbour?
Possibly. Alternative departure locations and sailing areas such as the IJsselmeer or Amsterdam IJ can be discussed, although they are not always feasible.
Can this be funded through our sustainability or HR budget?
Both are common. Most participating organisations combine sustainability and HR/People budgets. The expedition can also generate valuable input for ESG and CSRD reporting.
What if our team is vegan, halal, or gluten-free?
No problem. Let us know when booking and our cooks will accommodate all dietary requirements.
Agenda
Program
Introduction call
A 15–30 minute conversation to explore your team, objectives, and preferred dates.
Custom proposal
We develop a tailored programme including date options, logistics, and pricing.
Fine-tuning
We align on programme details, dietary requirements, transport, and any special requests.
The expedition
We take care of everything. Your team simply steps aboard.
Follow-up
After the expedition, you’ll receive the research results and action plan in a format suitable for internal communication and sustainability reporting.
This sailing expedition will be tailored to your wishes. There are plenty of possibilities! We can organize for example:
- Microplastic citizen science research with our Manta trawl
- Interactive quiz about the plastic problem
- History of plastic pollution
- Current situation
- Impact on the ecosystem
- Impact on Humans
- Lattest science facts
- Our interactive “What can we do” Sessions
- Workshop in make your own healthcare and cosmetics product
- Guided discussion about sharing best practices
- Group activities to boost the moral!
- Enjoying wildlife and nature
Crew
Meet the crew
You matter
Request to join
Contact us via [email protected]!