2023-2024 Freedom Flotilla Ports
The Freedom Flotilla’s Handala is sailing! It has stopped at European ports in Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Germany, the Netherlands. Plans are to also stop in Denmark, and Sweden in 2023 before setting off to Gaza in 2024. Local communities organize events
around the arrival of the boat to help share information about the situation in Gaza.
We will also conduct educational and solidarity events around the world, to publicize the flotilla and the situation on the ground. Please check back on this page for updates.
2023-2024 Port Events
Handala Stops in Sweden May 3-8, 2024
Join Handala during its Swedish Stops 1.Lysekil: The port of Lysekil will be Handala’s first stop in Sweden. The boat is arriving on May 3
Freedom Flotilla Attempts to Set Sail from Istanbul
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition was ready to set sail on April 26, 2024 when Guinea Bissau withdrew its flag from two of the flotilla ships.
Handala in Hamburg Germany July 31 – August 4
Handala with its international crew arrived in Hamburg harbour the afternoon of Monday July 31st. The welcome party on Tuesday, August 1st was held under
Rotterdam Netherlands – July 25-29
Tuesday morning, July 25, Palestine activists and members of the Dutch Palestinian community received the Gaza Freedom Flotilla boat Handala in the Rotterdam harbor. They
Southampton England – Handala Visits July 21-24
Handala arrived in Southampton on July 22 in the wee hours following about 48 hours at sea where for the most part we encountered sunny
Handala in Bristol July 10-19
Handala arrived in Bristol on Monday 10 July making its way up the River Avon and under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Supporters with flags
Cardiff / Caerdydd, Wales Welcomes Gaza Freedom Flotilla, July 7-10
A big thank you to Cardiff PSC for greeting Handala so warmly and for organizing the numerous meaningful events! Again, it was a delight to
Waterford Ireland – Freedom Flotilla Events July 5, 2023
Despite a change of plans where Handala was not able to stop in Waterford, local Palestinian solidarity friends organized wonderful events. City council member John
Liverpool, England – Handala Arrived July 2
After sailing for a day and a half from Scotland, including in turbulent waves in the Irish Sea, the Freedom Flotilla vessel Handala, sailing against
Glasgow, Scotland: Freedom Flotilla Coalition at Yorkhill Quay
Freedom Flotilla Coalition with supporters in and around Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow.
Scotland – Caledonian Canal Experience June 2023
Handala had a productive trip along the Caledonial Canal in Scotland’s highlands. Members of Highland Palestine came and saw Handala and three crew members spent
Scotland – Caledonian Canal: Handala Delayed by Broken Bridge – Freedom Flotilla Undeterred in Our Mission
After crossing Loch Ness and reaching partway through the Caledonian Canal, the Freedom Flotilla boat Handala was delayed in the Laggan Locks area due to
Boat naming: Handala
Media Advisory April 17, 2023 Freedom Flotilla: ‘Handala’ Boat Naming and Launch – Tuesday 18/5/23, 17h00 CEST Bryggen Harbour, Bergen, Norway Freedom Flotilla
Handala Voyage Along the Norwegian Coast, Early 2023
Finding a Freedom Flotilla Boat The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) boats from 2018, Freedom and Al-Awda were illegally taken in international waters that year. The