Beyond the Helm, Where the Real Power Is Stirred, Not Steered
On board the Tall Ship Morgenster, there’s one place where heat, harmony, and heroics meet. No, not the engine room. We’re talking about the galley. That compact, stainless-steel sanctum below decks where our professional cooks perform daily miracles with swinging pots, clattering lids, and the kind of knife skills that would make a storm blush.
You may think the captain commands the ship. And you’d be half right.
But it’s the cook who keeps morale afloat, energy levels high, and the midnight watch from turning mutinous. Without coffee and something hot in your belly, even the most eager sailor becomes a limp sail in the doldrums.
Three Hot Meals, One Big Mission
Every day, whether we’re anchored at Belle-Île or beating upwind past Biscay, there’s a steady rhythm from the galley. Three meals a day, snacks in between, and always, always, a second helping for those who’ve earned it. It’s not just nourishment; it’s comfort, celebration, and sometimes the only thing standing between a tough day and a great one.
Check out our galley video to see just how much action goes into plating joy at sea. From the well-timed ballet of a rolling boil to the impromptu juggling act with apples (yes, really), this crew knows how to cook with flair.
Even with waves bouncing beneath their feet.
Whether it’s prepping colorful trays of fresh finger food for guests (like during the Morbihan festival), or simmering hearty soups while the mainmast groans above, the cooks aboard Morgenster are as dedicated as any sailor on deck.
Where Food Builds Fellowship
Aboard the Morgenster, the galley isn’t just a kitchen, it’s a community. It’s where friendships ferment like rising dough. It’s where a Danish pastry meets a Dutch appetite, and everyone shares stories over second servings.
Some days, you’ll find the cook humming over a tray of golden-baked rolls. Other times, you might stumble on a stuffed frog puppet supervising breakfast. Because yes, life at sea is a little strange, and all the better for it.
Whether it’s prepping for a weeklong ocean crossing or feeding 90 hungry guests during a public day sail, the cook keeps the ship seaworth In stomach and spirit.
Want to Taste the Adventure?
Curious what it’s like to sail, eat, and live aboard the Morgenster? Check out our adventure schedule and find your next voyage. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get a spot when the galley is in the hands of one of our legendary cooks.
Because on the Morgenster, good food is never optional, it’s tradition.