Alexander Von Humbolt II, open ship at Victoria Pier

Alexander Von Humboldt II will be arriving from Dublin on Friday 24 August at 0800hrs and sailing to Aalesund the following day at 1800hrs.

This impressive three-masted bark operates as a civilian sailing training vessel under German flag. Its home port is Bremerhaven. "ALEX-2", as it is affectionately known, is mainly used for training suitable and interested people - especially young people - on traditional tall ships.

During its visit in port, the vessell will be hosting an Open Ship on Saturday 25 August between 1400hrs - 1500hrs.