33 days — 4900€
33 DAYS TRANSATLANTIC — 4,900€
1 May – 3 June 2027
From Antigua/Sint Maarten to Europe via Horta (Azores)to France, Brest
This is not a cruise.
This is a true North Atlantic passage — 33 days that will test you, expand you, and stay with you for the rest of your life.
We depart from Antigua/Sint Maarten on 1 May, heading north and east across the Atlantic Ocean toward the legendary mid-ocean sanctuary of Horta, before continuing on to mainland Europe.
The southern trade wind routes are forgiving and predictable. The northern return is something entirely different. Here the Atlantic breathes deeply. Weather systems are dynamic, skies theatrical, seas powerful and alive. No two crossings are ever the same. We have sailed this route many times, and every single voyage has written its own story.
The Experience:
– Wild Atlantic, Real Seamanship
– This passage is about real ocean sailing.
– Long rolling swells under a cobalt sky
– Squalls forming dramatic walls on the horizon
– Flying fish, dolphins riding the bow wave
– Pods of whales surfacing at dawn
– Night watches beneath a sky so full of stars it feels architectural
The North Atlantic rewards patience and humility. It also rewards teamwork. Watch systems become the rhythm of life. Your watch mates become your closest allies. Meals taste better. Sleep feels deeper. Conversations grow meaningful.
By the time we reach Europe, you will not be the same person who left the Caribbean.
Many crews describe this passage as transformative. We do not use that word lightly.
Who Should Join
This trip requires prior sailing experience. You must be comfortable moving on a boat at sea and prepared for extended offshore conditions.
If you are prone to constant seasickness or struggle with sustained motion, this may not be the right voyage. Dehydration combined with nausea is not something to underestimate. That said, most sailors experience occasional seasickness, and modern remedies are effective.
If you are unsure, speak to us — we take crew welfare seriously and want everyone onboard to join for the right reasons, with the right mindset and physical readiness.
Everyone participates in daily duties:
– Watch rotations
– Sail handling
– Navigation assistance
– Cooking and cleaning
– Maintenance checks
When conditions intensify, we simplify the watch rota to ensure strong leadership and capable hands on deck. You are encouraged to assume as much responsibility as your competence allows.
Departure: Antigua/Sint Maarten
You are welcome to arrive several days before departure in Sint Maarten. Flights can be difficult to align, and we maintain a flexible approach to arrival. Many crew choose to spend time in the Caribbean beforehand — swimming, diving, and soaking in warmth before turning north into open ocean.
Those early days onboard allow you to familiarize yourself with the yacht, systems, and crew dynamic before departure.
On 1st of May, we clear the harbor lines and head for the horizon.
HORTA, AZORES — THE SAILOR’S MECCA
Midway across the Atlantic lies one of the most iconic stopovers in offshore sailing history: Horta, on the island of Faial, part of the Portuguese Portugal.
For generations, this has been the emotional checkpoint between continents.
The Arrival
Landfall in the Azores is unforgettable. After days of open ocean, volcanic silhouettes rise through mist. The scent of earth replaces salt. Green cliffs plunge into deep blue water. Hydrangeas line the roads in season. The Atlantic swell wraps around lava rock formations sculpted by millennia of tectonic movement along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
You feel both small and deeply alive.
Horta Marina & Peter Café Sport
Every serious sailor knows Peter Café Sport.
Run by the Azevedo family for generations, this harbor-side institution has served sailors, explorers, and adventurers for over a century. The walls are layered with maritime memorabilia; the atmosphere hums with stories of storms survived and landfalls celebrated.
Tradition dictates that visiting yachts paint their emblem on the marina wall — a ritual believed to ensure safe onward passage. The quay is a living mosaic of thousands of hand-painted murals left by crews from around the world.
It is impossible not to feel part of something larger here.
Exploring Faial
Faial is compact yet geologically dramatic. You can rent a small car or moped and circle the island in a day, though most crews prefer two.
Highlights:
Caldeira do Faial
A vast collapsed volcanic crater nearly 400 meters deep. Walk the rim trail and look across a landscape shaped by fire and time.
Capelinhos Volcano
A stark, almost lunar landscape formed by the 1957–58 eruption that expanded the island. Ash fields, lava flows, and an interpretive center document the seismic power that reshaped Faial and forced emigration to North America.
Coastal Villages
Whitewashed houses with black volcanic stone trim. Fishing boats pulled onto basalt beaches. Local cheeses, fresh tuna, octopus stews, and sweet Azorean pineapples feature heavily in regional cuisine.
Whaling History
Faial’s maritime past is inseparable from whaling. Old lookout towers dot the coastline. Today, those same waters are prime territory for whale watching — sperm whales, blue whales, fin whales, and dolphins frequent these nutrient-rich seas.
This is not an easy place to leave.
Horta to Mainland Europe
After the stopover, we depart north east towards France. The next leg typically takes around eight days, depending on weather systems. Conditions can vary from steady reaching breezes to frontal passages requiring disciplined sail management.
Landfall in continental Europe often comes at Brest, in Brittany — the unmistakable dramatic scent of land.
Stepping ashore here after an Atlantic crossing is an emotional moment. You have crossed an ocean under sail.
By this stage, you are part of an unofficial fraternity — sailors entitled to wear red trousers with full bragging rights.
What’s Included — 4,900€
Sailing fee includes:
– Yacht, skipper, and experienced crew leadership
– Full board while at sea
– Personal safety equipment (life jackets with PLBs)
– Foul-weather gear (excluding boots)
– Insurance, fuel, gas, marina fees
– Bedding and towels
– Use of onboard email and limited satellite airtime
Not included:
– Flights to/from departure and arrival points
– Personal expenses ashore
– Travel insurance (mandatory for duration of trip)
This Is Not For Everyone
It is demanding. It can be wet, cold, and physically tiring. It can also be luminous, philosophical, hilarious, and deeply bonding.
If you are unsure about your readiness, speak to us. We would rather advise you honestly than see someone uncomfortable at sea.
But if you are ready — truly ready — this voyage will elevate you.
Send us a message. We are happy to answer questions, provide flight advice, and help you prepare properly.
The Atlantic is waiting.