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Iceland to Scotland sailing holiday
Sail between Iceland and Scotland, with the Westmann islands and volcanic Faroes in between. A fantastic mix of offshore and coastal sailing.
Sailing between Iceland and Scotland, you are in for a real treat and a classic sailing expeditions.
Discover the majestic coast Iceland, the extraordinary Westmann Islands, the soaring volcanic cliffs of the Faroe Islands with their swirling fogs and millions of birds, and the beautiful west coast of Scotland with its stunning landscapes and world famous whisky distilleries.Read more >
From £2,399 excluding flights
Galicia sailing holiday in Spain
Jump aboard a 60' expedition yacht for two weeks of high adventure as we sail between the beautiful Galician coast of NW Spain, just south of the Bay of Biscay, and the Portuguese island of Madeira, with its subtropical climate, flower-filled landscapes, emerald canyons and sparkling waterfalls - living up to its name as the pearl of the Atlantic.
If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be charging through the ocean waves on a yacht, hundreds of miles from shore, with blue skies above and dolphins playing in your wake, then this is the passage for you. This is a two-week holiday sailing, training and exploring between the beautiful Rias of NW Spain, and the archipelago that is ...Read more >
From £1,899 excluding flights
Atlantic sailing holiday, Madeira to Azores
If you've ever dreamt of what it would be like to be sailing out on the open ocean, hundreds of miles from land, then this is the perfect adventure for you. And you don't even need to be experienced. Starting from the Portuguese island of Madeira, over 700nm of Atlantic Ocean lie between you and your destination, the volcanic archipelago of the Azores. Sailing on one of our incredible 60' ocean going yachts and with two top class instructors to guide you, you will experience life on the high seas in all its majesty. Get ready for two weeks of sailing, training and exploring. Two weeks full of challenges, exhilaration, excitement and wonder. Get ready for open ocean sailing from Madeira to ...Read more >
From £1,119 excluding flights
Canaries to Madeira sailing holiday
A UNESCO biosphere reserve, Lanzarote is a beautiful, volcanic island with little towns and anchorages just waiting to be explored. Each day we’ll sail to somewhere new and then have time to swim and explore ashore. Some nights we’ll be at anchor, others in a marina. Later in the trip, we have an exciting overnight sail to the island of Madeira. Throughout, you’ll be fully involved, getting top class training and constantly building your sailing skills and experience.Read more >
From £1,899 excluding flights
Norway to Iceland sailing holiday
True ocean adventure sailing between Iceland and Norway
The passage between Norway and Iceland has everything: incredible coastline and coastal exploration, open ocean sailing, the Arctic Circle, whales and more. For a true, incredible adventure with loads of learning included, there is simply nothing to beat this.
NO PREVIOUS SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. FULL TUITION GIVEN.Read more >
From £2,399 excluding flights
Sail across the English Channel, Cherbourg Route
Come and join us for some really fun sailing and training on a 60' expedition yachts. Instructors will teach you everything you need to know and ensure that from day one you will be helming the boat, learning to trim the sails and navigating. You'll sail and explore the famous south coast of England and if we have time and the weather is nice, even sail across the Channel to France.Read more >
From £699 excluding flights
Grenadines Christmas sailing holiday
A true sailing adventure in the southern Caribbean as we sail through the spice-laden Windward Islands, with rainforests, volcanoes, coral reefs and tropical fish.
This is the Caribbean of days gone by, with deep turquoise waters, hidden anchorages and tropical islands lined with white sand beaches and soaring green mountains.
Sailing from St Lucia to the Grenadines, you'll be exploring little-known isles that are off the beaten track. Bequia and Mayreau in the Grenadines are magical stopovers, as are the open-air markets of exciting St. George’s.
This truly is a part of the Caribbean that remains authentic and unspoiled. Throughout, you’ll be fully involved, getting top class training ...Read more >
From £1,399 excluding flights
Bay of Biscay Passage Making master sailing course
An intensive sailing course to develop your skippering and passage making skills at the famous Bay of Biscay.
Once you have your RYA qualifications, or have a fair amount of skills or experience, it's really hard to progress any further and turn your RYA skills into real world capabilities and experience.
The Passage Making Masterclass™ was designed specifically to take people like you to the next level, opening up huge potential for you as a skipper.
You will face constant challenges, be asked to make decisions and then act on them. All the time under the watchful guidance and explanation of very experienced skippers.Read more >
From £1,899 excluding flights
Trans Atlantic sailing holiday, USA to UK
Sail the Atlantic Ocean from USA to England!
Join the crew for this spectacular offshore adventure, as we sail from the heart of New York, across the Atlantic Ocean, to London, England. In between lies 3000nm of open ocean, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. This is one of the classic ocean crossings and a genuine adventure of a lifetime.
Please note that this trip is also sold in parts. This trip is the full trip USA to the UK, there may be crew leaving or joining us half way in Newfoundland.Read more >
From £3,199 excluding flights
Madeira to Morocco sailing tour
Join this incredible sailing adventure from the Portuguese island of Madeira to North Africa & Europe's most southerly shores.
Two weeks of sailing, training and exploring. Starting on the south eastern shores of Madeira, we will do some training, skills and drills, exploring the southern shores of Madeira, maybe the island of Porto Santo and the stunning Islas de Deserthas. Starting from the westerly most point of the island, we then head out onto the open ocean for 600nm of exhilarating open ocean sailing to the Moroccan port of Tangier. We'll explore this fascinating north African city with its bustling souks and medina before exploring the Andalucian coastline up to Cadiz. (This is a ...Read more >
From £1,899 excluding flights
The Lofoten Islands sailing holiday
This is possibly one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the world. You will spend two weeks sailing amongst towering ice-capped mountains, deep fjords, magical anchorages and pristine sandy beaches. Musk oxen,white tailed sea eagles, cormorants and puffins abound and sometimes you may even see Harbour Porpoises and Pilot Whales in the fjords. It is generally very easy day sailing here and you can expect to be heading ashore every day to hike, explore and take in the incredible views.Read more >
From £2,399 excluding flights
Morocco sailing holiday
One of our most unusual but also most popular routes as we sail down Morocco's Atlantic coast. Far off the beaten track of most other yachts, this is real adventure sailing, with wonderful towns to explore and a huge dose of the unexpected every year. Starting in Cadiz and finishing with an exciting 24 hour sail to the Canaries, you can visit Tangier, Rabat, El Jadida, Safi amongst other options. There is more time ashore to explore on this route.Read more >
From £1,899 excluding flights
Svalbard sailing holiday
Spitsbergen is the the biggest island in Svalbard and very much the jewel of Arctic Norway. Located halfway between northern Norway and the North Pole, the west coast of Svalbard is a true arctic wilderness. It is a nature lover's paradise, with a huge variety of plants and wildlife including seals, thousands of seabirds, arctic fox, reindeer, the legendary polar bear, walruses and more . Svalbard holidays are always unique, but for those looking for an arctic holiday that is more than just a package holiday, sailing Svalbard's coast and heading ashore to explore at every opportunity is adventure travel at its very best.
NO PREVIOUS SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. FULL TUITION ...Read more >
From £2,999 excluding flights
Spitsbergen sailing holiday
Incredibly remote, awe inspiring and unlike anywhere else you will ever get to sail, this land is full of history. See nature at its most beautiful, rare wildlife and be part of what is a true adventure.
You don't need experience on this expedition sailing holiday exploring Spitsbergen as all tuition is given. Whether you are a complete novice or more experienced sailor, everyone benefits from detailed introductions, safety briefings and training sessions.
Trip highlights
• Crossing the Barents Sea
• Passing Bear Island
• Icebergs, glaciers and wild, remote mountains
• Wildlife - eagles, seals, puffins, walruses, reindeer and maybe a polar bear!
• Ny Alesund - remote international ...Read more >
From £2,999 excluding flights
London to St Petersburg sailing tour
This extraordinary adventure runs between Tower Bridge in the heart of London and St Petersburg, Russia. It involves crossing the North Sea, sailing to the Hague, the Dutch Frisian Islands and transitting the iconic Kiel Canal. We sail along and explore Germany's northern coast with all its UNESCO World Heritage sites. From there we must choose the northern route via Sweden or the southern route via Poland. Add in Lithuania, the islands of Estonia, Tallinn and of course the golden domes of St Petersburg itself and you have an adventure holiday as spectacular as it's possible to be.Read more >
From £4,899 excluding flights
Scotland to England sailing holiday
A great opportunity to experience life onboard one of our superb ocean going expedition sailing yachts on the final leg of their journey back to the UK prior to refit. Join us in Scotland and charge south for the 600nm sail down through the Irish Sea, around the tip of Cornwall and along the south coast of England into the Solent. Great sailing!Read more >
From £500 excluding flights