Reviews & Ratings for the Grosherzoginelisabet

On August 11, 2025, the historic vessel 'Großherzogin Elisabeth' encountered an unexpected incident shortly after departing the fishing harbor of Rostock following the conclusion of the Hanse Sail festival. The ship ran aground near Langenort, with the specific cause of the grounding still under investigation. Fortunately, the 53 passengers aboard were unharmed during the mishap. Swift action from sea rescue teams and the buoy tender 'Grömitz' facilitated the vessel's towing back to safety at its berth. In a related incident, the steam icebreaker 'Stettin' faced difficulties during a turning maneuver as winds picked up, leading it to collide with the quayside on the Haedge peninsula. This incident resulted in damage to the bow and the sheet pile wall. Law enforcement officials are currently assessing the situation, but further details regarding the extent of the damage remain undisclosed.

On April 20, 2023, a crew member aboard the tall ship 'Großherzogin Elisabeth' faced a medical emergency requiring immediate attention in the Weser estuary near Wremen. At approximately 8:20 a.m., the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) in Bremen received an alert regarding a 43-year-old crew member suffering from severe pain. In response, the lifeboat 'Hermann Rudolf Meyer', stationed at DGzRS Bremerhaven, was dispatched. The tall ship promptly altered course, allowing the lifeboat to rendezvous with it at around 9 a.m. Following a quick assessment and initial medical care on board, the crew member was safely transferred to Bremerhaven. There, he was handed over to the local shore-based rescue service for further medical treatment, ensuring he received the necessary assistance swiftly.

On May 31, 2015, the tall ship 'Großherzogin Elisabeth' encountered a dolphin in a distressing incident while departing from the port of Büsum, en route to Elsfleth. The unfortunate event occurred under challenging weather conditions, resulting in notable damage—the ship's bowsprit was split, and significant harm was done to the foreship. In light of the damage, the vessel was directed to the Elsfleth Yard for necessary repairs, which are projected to take approximately two weeks. Consequently, all planned tours aboard the ship during this repair period have been suspended. For a detailed report accompanied by a photograph, visit the German news outlet here: http://www.nwzonline.de/wesermarsch/wirtschaft/klueverbaum-der-lissi-abgeknickt_a_29,0,226936444.html

On June 7, 2014, at 5 p.m., Bremen Rescue received a distress call from the tall ship Griroßherzogin Elisabeth regarding a passenger experiencing severe seizures requiring urgent medical assistance. The DGzRS-station Amrum promptly launched the lifeboat Vormann Leiss, which swiftly made its way to the vessel situated approximately ten nautical miles west of Amrum Island. Equipped with a paramedic, the lifeboat reached the scene within minutes. In calm sea conditions, the crew successfully evacuated the patient in under five minutes. During the return journey to Amrum, the paramedic provided crucial medical care before transferring the patient to a helicopter, which then transported them to a hospital for further treatment.