Canary Islands · Gran Canaria
Cabin Charter on Gran Canaria: Sailing Trips from Las Palmas
Gran Canaria lies in the middle of the Canary Islands. From Las Palmas you sail to Tenerife, La Gomera or Fuerteventura, and in autumn the Atlantic crossings to the Caribbean start from here. Sailing takes place all year round. You book a berth and sail with a skipper.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
Season
November to March, most dates in February and November
Duration
One week to several weeks
Most common departure ports
Las Galletas, Las Palmas, Radazul, Arrecife and Porto Santo
Requirements
No sailing licence required
Week-long trip per person
usually 700–800 €
Current sailing trips from Gran Canaria
Here you can see a changing selection of current trips that start on Gran Canaria or call at the island. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider.
Sailing on Gran Canaria: the sailing area
Gran Canaria is almost round and has only a few harbours. Many trips start in Las Palmas in the north-east, the largest marina in the Canary Islands. Others begin on Tenerife or Lanzarote and call at Gran Canaria along the way.
- Las Palmas: large marina in the middle of the city, starting point of the ARC and of many delivery trips to the Caribbean.
- South coast: Pasito Blanco, Arguineguín and Puerto de Mogán lie in the lee of the island, with calm water and beaches.
- Between the islands: It is around 50 nautical miles to both Tenerife and Fuerteventura, so each is a long day's passage across the open Atlantic.
More on the marina, shopping and getting there can be found in the harbour profile Marina Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.
Where can you sail from Gran Canaria?
From Gran Canaria, the other islands are within easy reach. In autumn, the big Atlantic passages come into play too.
The best-known crossing is the ARC, which starts from Las Palmas every November. You can read more in the article ARC 2026: Start in Las Palmas.
Island hopping in the Canary Islands
one to two weeks
Tenerife, La Gomera, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Each island looks different, from green valleys to volcanic landscapes.
Cabin charter in the Canary Islands →Mile building
Night passages on the Atlantic
Longer distances, often with night watches, for example to Madeira or the Cape Verde Islands. Great for building up nautical miles.
Mile building from Gran Canaria →an Atlantic crossing
November to January
From Las Palmas across the Atlantic to the Caribbean in around three weeks, often with a stop in the Cape Verde Islands.
Atlantic crossing →Wind in the Canary Islands: what is the funnel effect?
In the Canary Islands, the trade wind blows from the north-east almost all the time, and it is strongest in summer. Between the islands and off their headlands, the wind is often much stronger than on the open sea. Sailors call these zones funnels or acceleration zones.
Between Gran Canaria and Tenerife, the wind can therefore increase by two to three Beaufort. For this reason, the skipper usually plans the crossings for the morning, before the wind freshens. In the lee to the south of the island, by contrast, it is often calm.
Törnfinder data
Gran Canaria sailing trips in numbers
Analysed: all Gran Canaria sailing trips published on Törnfinder. As of: 13.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Las Galletas13 trips
- 2Las Palmas6 trips
- 3Radazul2 trips
- 4Arrecife1 trip
- 5Porto Santo1 trip
50 %of trips last 7–8 days
53 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
17 %take place on a traditional ship or tall ship
8different departure ports
8countries on offer, led by Spain and Portugal
160 nmcovered by a typical week-long trip
As of 13.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 30 Gran Canaria trips from 11 providers. 50 % last 7–8 days, 53 % are round trips with the same start and end port and 17 % take place on a traditional ship or tall ship. Most trips start in Las Galletas, Las Palmas and Radazul, and most departures are in February and November. A week-long trip usually costs 700–800 € per person.
How these figures are calculated
The analysis covers all sailing trips published on Törnfinder that start on Gran Canaria or mention Gran Canaria in the trip description, with a start date from today onwards; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' figures per person; offers for a whole yacht with skipper, which are charged per boat, are not included in the prices. “Usually” refers to the middle half of the offers, leaving out the cheapest and the most expensive quarters. The departure port is the port of departure named in the listing, and a round trip is a sailing trip with the same departure and destination port. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team at toernfinder.de.
Best time for a sailing trip in Gran Canaria
You can sail around Gran Canaria all year round. Winters are mild at around 20 degrees, and the trade wind is at its strongest in summer.
When the trips start
Most Gran Canaria trips start in February and November. Trips are available from November to March.
4
Jan8
Feb4
Mar0
Apr0
May0
Jun0
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct7
Nov6
DecAll Gran Canaria sailing trips published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 13.11.2026.
What does a sailing trip on Gran Canaria cost?
Most common are week-long trips, usually 700–800 € per person, with a day on board costing around 110 € on average. Mile building trips and Atlantic passages take longer and cost correspondingly more.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 700–800 € | around 85 € | 17 |
| 10–15 days | 1,350–1,850 € | around 120 € | 7 |
| 16 days or more | 4,000–4,500 € | around 180 € | 5 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
Also nearby
Many of these trips also call at these countries. Each card shows all trips there.
Portugal
109 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
week usually 530–900 € per person
Show trips →Saint Lucia
53 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
from 1,200 € per person
Show trips →Barbados
3 trips
next departure 22.11.2026
from 2,950 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Mileage-building
8 trips
Long passages with night sailing, many miles in a short time.
next departure 22.11.2026
week usually 700–800 € per person
Show trips →Sail training
2 trips
Learn to sail on board, from the basics to the exam trip.
next departure 06.02.2027
week from 900 € per person
Show trips →Event sailing
1 trip
By ship to Hanse Sail, Kiel Week and other harbour festivals.
next departure 17.11.2026
from 3,950 € per person
Show trips →More port guides
Getting there, marinas and destinations for ports where trips on this page start.
Frequently asked questions about sailing in Gran Canaria
Short answers to the questions that come up most often before a sailing trip from Gran Canaria.
Where do sailing trips on Gran Canaria start?
Many start in Las Palmas in the north-east of the island. Other trips start in Tenerife or Lanzarote and call at Gran Canaria along the way. The table on this page shows which harbours are currently the most common.
Can you sail on Gran Canaria in winter?
Yes. Sailing takes place in the Canary Islands all year round, and winters are mild at around 20 degrees. Gran Canaria is then a popular destination for sailing trips in the sun.
What does a sailing trip on Gran Canaria cost?
Most common are week-long trips, usually 700–800 € per person. Flights and the on-board kitty come on top, usually around 150–300 € per person per week.
How far is it from Gran Canaria to Tenerife?
Around 50 nautical miles, a long day's leg. Between the islands the wind can be much stronger than on the open sea because of the funnelling effect.
Can you sail across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria?
Yes. Many Atlantic crossings to the Caribbean, including the ARC, start from Las Palmas in November and December. The crossing takes around three weeks.
Do I need a sailing licence?
No. On a cabin charter the skipper is in command of the boat. For Atlantic passages some providers expect a little sailing experience, which is stated in the listing.
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