Atlantic Crossing Antigua–Azores 2027 | 32 Days of Ocean Sailing

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Departure: Tues. 09.03.2027, 14:00
Departure date: Fri 09.04.2027, 10:00

Departure: Falmouth Harbour, Antigua (Caribbean)
Destination: Horta, Faial (Azores, Portugal)

Sailing area: Atlantic / Transatlantic / Caribbean / Azores
Duration: 32 days / 31 nights

PRICES

• Four-berth cabin with private bathroom: 6.047,75 € per person (ages 18–25 only, mixed-gender)
• Double cabin with private bathroom: 7.115 € per person
• Single cabin with private bathroom: 10.672,50 € per person

— ATLANTIC CROSSING FROM ANTIGUA TO THE AZORES —

Four weeks on the open Atlantic. No land in sight, just wind, waves and the endless horizon. This extraordinary Atlantic crossing takes you from Antigua in the Caribbean all the way to Horta on the Azorean island of Faial.

On board a traditional three-masted schooner, you will experience true ocean sailing: setting sails, taking the helm, navigating and getting to know the rhythm of the ocean. You can expect to spend around 28 days at sea, with no planned stopovers.

This voyage is more than a sailing holiday. It is your chance to get to know the Atlantic first-hand and become part of a small onboard community.

— WHY THIS VOYAGE IS SPECIAL —

• 32-day Atlantic adventure from the Caribbean to the Azores
• Around 28 days non-stop on the open sea, as currently expected
• Hands-on sailing and voluntary participation in the watch system
• Day and night sailing on a traditional Tall Ship
• Learn about navigation, seamanship and possibly celestial navigation
• Starry skies far from any light pollution
• A maximum of 16 guests and a professional crew
• Comfortable cabins with private bathroom
• Full board, soft drinks and hot beverages included

— FROM THE CARIBBEAN OUT ONTO THE ATLANTIC —

The voyage begins in Falmouth Harbour on Antigua. After casting off, the tropical island slowly disappears over the horizon. The Blue Clipper sets a course to the northeast, heading for the Azores.

Now the sea sets the pace of the day. The sails are full of wind, the waves roll beneath the hull and, day after day, the ship carves its path across the Atlantic.

There are no planned port stops along the way. Instead, you will experience what it feels like to be out on the ocean for weeks on end.

The nights at sea are especially impressive: far from cities and artificial light, you can enjoy an extraordinary starry sky. With a little luck, you will even learn how navigation by the sun and stars works.

— HANDS-ON SAILING AND GETTING TO KNOW LIFE AT SEA —

The Blue Clipper sails day and night. That is why the crew works with a watch system, which you are welcome to join on a voluntary basis.

During your watch you can take the helm, set and trim the sails, follow the course and position, or learn more about navigation and traditional seamanship. An experienced crew member is always with you.

Between watches there is time to read, rest, play cards, chat with your fellow crew members or simply watch the sea.

A crossing like this develops its own rhythm. For several weeks the ship becomes your home, and the people on board become a small community.

— ARRIVING IN THE AZORES —

After many days on the open sea, land finally appears on the horizon: the Azores!

The destination is Horta on Faial, one of the best-known meeting points for Atlantic sailors. After weeks at sea, arriving in this historic sailors' harbour is a very special moment.

The voyage includes a few buffer days in case wind and weather prolong the crossing. If you arrive earlier, there will be extra time to explore Horta and the island of Faial.

— WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR? —

This Atlantic crossing is suited to adventurous people who deliberately want to spend several weeks on the open sea.

You should already have been on a sailing ship before and have a rough idea of what life on board feels like. A sailing weekend or a few days on a boat may be enough.

No special sailing skills are required. Team spirit, flexibility and a willingness to embrace an intense ocean voyage matter more.

— INCLUDED IN THE PRICE —

• Accommodation in the cabin you have booked, with private bathroom
• Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Soft drinks and hot beverages
• Bed linen and shower towel
• Professional nautical crew including crew cook
• Tender trips to and from the ship
• Harbour and fuel costs

Alcoholic drinks, travel to and from the ship, transfers, and travel and trip cancellation insurance are not included.

— ENQUIRE ABOUT YOUR ATLANTIC ADVENTURE NOW —

Do you dream of crossing the Atlantic on a traditional tall ship, taking the helm yourself and reaching the Azores after weeks at sea?

Then send your non-binding booking enquiry to Rederij van Linschoten now!

We will give you personal advice on the voyage, the cabin options, the requirements of an Atlantic crossing and your travel to and from the ship.

You can find more information about the voyage and the ship, and the option to send a booking enquiry, on our website at:
https://rederijvanlinschoten.de/mitsegelreisen/atlantikueberquerung-von-antigua-zu-den-azoren/