Welcome to Antwerp

Welcome to Antwerp! During your stay, there's plenty to experience both on and off the waterfront. From official Tall Ships Races activities to exploring the city, here is an overview of everything you don't want to miss.

Event Program

Friday 10 July: Arrival of the ships

Saturday 11 July: Arrival of the ships + Discover Antwerp

Sunday 12 July

  • 10:00 – 13:00 Crew Sports & Games Competition
  • 14:30 – 15:45 Crew Parade
  • 16:00 – 16:45 Prize Giving Ceremony
  • 19:00 – 23:00 Crew Party

Monday 13 July: Crew disembarkation

Tuesday 14 July: Sail Out of the fleet

Discover Antwerp

Visit a Museum

Discover the city's rich history, art and culture by visiting one of Antwerp's museums. Exclusively for The Tall Ships Races crew, we made sure that admission is free!

To avoid disappointment, we recommend reserving tickets in advance, either online or at the museum ticket desk. Please note that availability during The Tall Ships Races cannot be guaranteed for lastminute visitors.

For online reservations you can use the discount code: TSR2026 – as from the 9th of July. For reservations at the ticketing desk, simply show your crew wristband at the entrance.

The offer is valid at:

  • FOMU – Reserve your ticket here.
    Belgium's leading photography museum, featuring contemporary photography and inspiring exhibitions.
  • MAS – Reserve your ticket here.
    Discover the story of Antwerp, its port and its connection with the world.
  • Museum Plantin-Moretus – Reserve your ticket here.
    Explore the world's only UNESCO-listed museum, dedicated to the history of printing and publishing.
  • Red Star Line Museum – Reserve your ticket here.
    Follow the emotional stories of millions of European emigrants who departed for North America from Antwerp.
  • DIVA Museum – Reserve your ticket here.
    Discover stunning collections of diamonds, jewellery and silver and learn why Antwerp is known as the world's diamond capital.
  • MoMu (online reservations only) – Reserve your ticket here.
    Experience cutting-edge fashion exhibitions celebrating Antwerp's internationally renowned fashion scene.

Take a swim at 't ZwemDok

Looking for a refreshing break? 't ZwemDok is Antwerp's supervised open-water swimming area located in the Bonapartedok, right where the tall ships are docked. It features four 50-meter swimming lanes, a recreational swimming zone and lifeguards on duty throughout the day.

Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Please note that places are limited.

Special swimming slots have been reserved exclusively for The Tall Ships Races crew:

  • 100 places available per timeslot
  • Timeslots between 13:00 and 14:30

Register here before Friday 10 July at 17:00.

If the reserved places are full or registration has closed, additional places may still be available here.

Sports & Games Competition

Location: Basketball courts at Scheldekaai Zuid (at the height of Sint-Michielskaai)

  • 10:00 – 13:00: Exclusive access for Tall Ships Races Crew
  • 13:00 – 18:00: Open to all visitors

Challenge your crew in exciting games, including an obstacle course, darts, axe throwing, golf, mega pong, giant hockey, curling, brain games and many more!

Register your team

To speed things up on the day, teams are asked to register in advance. You can do so here.

Login – 1 person per team

  • Email address
  • Password: TSR2026!
  • Team name
  • Team captain’s name
  • Team captain's email address
  • Team members (teams of 5 people)

After registering, you'll receive access to the online platform where your team can track scores throughout the competition.

We hope you enjoy everything Antwerp has to offer and wish you an unforgettable Tall Ships Races experience!

Team Anchor Port Antwerp