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Have you ever dreamed of crossing the Atlantic by sailboat? With Sailwiz it is possible. If you have an adventurous spirit, you love the sea and living with new people, the Atlantic Crossing is for you. Live a journey from Europe to America, or vice versa, where you can enjoy every day the wonders that the ocean offers us and share exciting memories with other crew members. Join an experience that you will never forget.
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Cross the Atlantic on a sailboat - a unique experience for the brave
Challenging the sea is always exhilirating, but doing so for several weeks in the ocean, without land in sight for several hundred miles, is a challenge only suitable for the bravest of adventurers. If you want to embark on an Atlantic crossing, you will need experience and great motivation.
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By Claudia Krug
16 September, 2025
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Crossing the Atlantic on a catamaran flotilla from Cape Verde to Martinique
From 3 Nov to 17 Nov
3 Nov
15 days
6 More information Reserve for 2,962€
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Atlantic Crossing on a Catamaran: Flotilla Adventure and Sextant Navigation
From 4 Nov to 10 Nov
4 Nov
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,990€
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Cross the Atlantic on a new sailboat. Flotilla Navigation with Sextant
From 4 Nov to 10 Nov
4 Nov
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,990€
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Crossing the Atlantic on a flotilla with catamarans from Lanzarote to Martinique
From 4 Nov to 28 Nov
4 Nov
25 days
3 More information Reserve for 4,500€
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Cross the Atlantic on a new sailboat. Lanzarote-Martinique Flotilla Sailing
From 4 Nov to 28 Nov
4 Nov
25 days
0 More information No availability
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran from Barcelona to Martinique
From 5 Nov to 11 Dec
5 Nov
37 days
4 More information Reserve for 4,365€
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Transatlantic 2025: Adventure Atlantic crossing on a new catamaran!
From 6 Nov to 29 Nov
6 Nov
24 days
0 More information No availability
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Atlantic crossing from Salerno - Tenerife - Martinique
From 10 Nov to 30 Nov
10 Nov
21 days
1 More information Reserve for 3,900€
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Atlantic Crossing by Sailing Boat: Tenerife → Martinique
From 10 Nov to 30 Nov
10 Nov
21 days
0 More information No availability
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Atlantic Crossing on a Catamaran: Flotilla Adventure and Sextant Navigation
From 13 Nov to 28 Nov
13 Nov
16 days
4 More information Reserve for 2,990€
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Cross the Atlantic on a new sailboat. Flotilla Navigation with Sextant
From 13 Nov to 28 Nov
13 Nov
16 days
2 More information Reserve for 2,990€
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran: Cape Verde - Martinique - Tórtola
From 13 Nov to 28 Nov
13 Nov
16 days
6 More information Reserve for 2,990€
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran: Cape Verde - Martinique - Tórtola
From 13 Nov to 5 Dec
13 Nov
23 days
8 More information Reserve for 4,482€
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran from Lanzarote to Martinique
From 14 Nov to 11 Dec
14 Nov
28 days
2 More information Reserve for 3,752€
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Ocean School/Travesía/Mile building: Canary Islands to Cape Verde
From 16 Nov to 25 Nov
16 Nov
10 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,519€
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Atlantic Crossing. Ocean School/Travesía/Mile building: Canary Islands to the Caribbean
From 16 Nov to 18 Dec
16 Nov
33 days
0 More information No availability
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Sailing adventure: Atlantic crossing under sails from Canarias to the Caribbean!
From 21 Nov to 21 Dec
21 Nov
31 days
12 More information Reserve for 9,000€
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran from Cape Verde to Martinique
From 23 Nov to 12 Dec
23 Nov
20 days
4 More information Reserve for 2,660€
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran: Cape Verde - Martinique - Tórtola
From 28 Nov to 5 Dec
28 Nov
8 days
7 More information Reserve for 1,990€
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Atlantic Crossing. Ocean School/Travel/Mile building: Cape Verde to the Caribbean
From 29 Nov to 18 Dec
29 Nov
20 days
0 More information No availability
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Atlantic Crossing on a Catamaran: Flotilla Adventure and Sextant Navigation
From 30 Nov to 4 Dec
30 Nov
5 days
6 More information Reserve for 1,990€
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Cross the Atlantic on a new sailboat. Flotilla Navigation with Sextant
From 30 Nov to 4 Dec
30 Nov
5 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,990€
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Discovering the world: Adventure Atlantic crossing East-West
From 1 Dec to 22 Dec
1 Dec
22 days
0 More information No availability
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Atlantic Sailing Crossing from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean (Dominican Republic)
From 31 Jan to 28 Feb (2026)
31 Jan
29 days
1 More information Reserve for 3,500€
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Transatlantique Guadeloupe Bretagne
From 2 Mar to 29 Mar (2026)
2 Mar
28 days
10 More information Reserve for 5,200€
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We discover the world: Adventure Atlantic crossing West-East
From 4 Apr to 16 May (2026)
4 Apr
43 days
3 More information Reserve for 3,950€
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We cross the Atlantic: St. Maarten - Bermuda - Azores – pure sailing
From 4 Apr to 24 Apr (2026)
4 Apr
21 days
4 More information Reserve for 2,980€
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Atlantic crossing Saint Maarten - San Miguel (Azores)
From 18 Apr to 8 May (2026)
18 Apr
21 days
2 More information Reserve for 2,750€
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We cross the Atlantic: Azores - Lisbon – pure Atlantic feeling
From 26 Apr to 6 May (2026)
26 Apr
11 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,480€
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Transatlantic Eastbound Sail Antigua – UK
From 28 Apr to 7 Jun (2026)
28 Apr
41 days
8 More information Reserve for 3,215€
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Heading to New York, crossing the Atlantic under sail from Lorient
From 1 May to 28 May (2026)
1 May
28 days
6 More information Reserve for 7,950€
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We cross the Atlantic: Lisbon - Malaga – the Mediterranean finale
From 8 May to 16 May (2026)
8 May
9 days
4 More information Reserve for 880€
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Crossing the Atlantic from Bermuda to Azores
From 9 May to 24 May (2026)
9 May
16 days
8 More information Reserve for 2,500€
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Atlantic crossing Saint Maarten - San Miguel (Azores)
From 13 May to 23 May (2026)
13 May
11 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,200€
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Crossing the Atlantic from New York to Lorient via St Pierre & Miquelon
From 3 Jun to 30 Jun (2026)
3 Jun
28 days
10 More information Reserve for 7,950€
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Ocean School/Travesía/Mile building: Canary Islands to Cape Verde
From 15 Nov to 24 Nov (2026)
15 Nov
10 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,899€
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Atlantic Crossing. Ocean School/Travesía/Mile building: Canary Islands to the Caribbean
From 15 Nov to 15 Dec (2026)
15 Nov
31 days
8 More information Reserve for 4,999€
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Atlantic Crossing. Ocean School/Travel/Mile building: Cape Verde to the Caribbean
From 28 Nov to 16 Dec (2026)
28 Nov
19 days
8 More information Reserve for 3,899€
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Crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Palma de Mallorca by catamaran
From 3 Apr to 3 May (2027)
3 Apr
31 days
6 More information Reserve for 4,000€
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Frequent questions
  • ⭐ Is it necessary to plan the route to Cross the Atlantic?
    Sailing across the Atlantic is a high-seas sailing activity and, therefore, it is essential to plan the route to minimize setbacks and navigate with favorable winds and currents.
  • ✅ What is the best time to cross the Atlantic?
    The best time to cross the Atlantic by sailboat from Europe or Africa to the American continent is between the months of October and January, coinciding with the arrival of the Trade Winds and the low season of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • ⌚ How long does it take to cross the Atlantic by sailboat?
    The transatlantic crossing can last between 15 and 30 days, depending on the capabilities of the ship and the route they intend to take.
  • ⚡ Is it dangerous to cross the Atlantic by sailboat?
    The main danger involved in crossing the Atlantic by sailboat are tropical storms and hurricanes. For this reason, the crossing is always carried out once the hurricane season ends, to avoid the risk of encountering these meteorological phenomena.
  • ✍ Do I need experience to cross the Atlantic by boat?
    It is not necessary that you have specific nautical skills to embark on an Atlantic crossing, although it is advisable to have some experience in navigation.
  • ➡️ How much does it cost to cross the Atlantic by sailboat?
    As you can see in Sailwiz, the price of the Atlantic Crossing varies depending on the type of ship and what is included in the package, although in general, the tickets usually start at 1,000 euros.
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  • If you have always dreamed of crossing the Atlantic but have never dared, this is the time to make it happen. You just need to enjoy the adventure and some time (around a month) to cross the Atlantic by sailboat.

  • Crossing the Atlantic by boat: start of the season

    The season to cross the Atlantic by boat from Europe to America begins when winter begins in Europe, which roughly coincides with the hurricane season in the Atlantic. Crowds of ships and navigators depart each year to cross the ocean and reach the Caribbean coast. This crossing requires great preparation and planning by the ship's skipper, since it is a long day at sea without touching land and it is necessary to prepare the boat properly.

    There are no specific tactics to cross the Atlantic under sail, you just have to follow the basic navigation rules. The necessary supply consists of water, food, fuels and a navigation chart that shows the entire ocean.

  • From which ports do you leave to cross the Atlantic?

    Most of the ships that cross the Atlantic leave from the coasts of southern Spain and Portugal, from the Canary Islands, Madeira or Cape Verde.

    The Canary Islands is the natural port of departure for this crossing since from there we can take advantage of the trade winds that will push us towards the Caribbean coast.

  • What itinerary do the Atlantic crossings that leave Europe follow?

    The usual route of the crossings that cross the Atlantic from southern Europe to the Caribbean begin the crossing from the Canary Islands and some stop in Cape Verde, and from there set sail for the Caribbean ports.

  • What are the main dangers in the crossing of the Atlantic?

    The main danger of crossing the Atlantic by sailboat is tropical storms and hurricanes. That's why you always travel once the hurricane season ends, to avoid the risk of encountering these weather phenomena.

    The route from Europe to the Caribbean is usually more comfortable since when the route near Ecuador is transcribed, the temperature is smoother during the whole trip.

  • How is tall navigation across the Atlantic?

    The crossing of the Atlantic is a high navigation activity in which it is essential to plan the route to minimize the chances of finding bad weather. It is also important to trace the itinerary to be able to navigate with favorable winds and currents.

  • What dates do the Atlantic crossings depart from the Caribbean to Europe?

    The crossing of the Atlantic starting from the Caribbean to Europe usually takes place between the months of April and June.

  • What itinerary do the Atlantic crossings that leave the Caribbean follow?

    The usual route of crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Europe is the Bermuda, the Azores and from there they reach the continental ports.

  • Quanto dura la traversata dell’Atlantico in barca?

    La traversata dell’Atlantico in barca a vela dura generalmente dalle due alle tre settimane quando si parte dall’Europa verso i Caraibi, mentre il viaggio di ritorno dai Caraibi all’Europa richiede di solito dalle tre alle quattro settimane. La durata può variare in base alla tipologia di imbarcazione, alle condizioni dei venti e delle correnti, e alla velocità di navigazione.

  • Che tipo di barca è consigliata per attraversare l’Atlantico?

    Per attraversare l’Atlantico in barca a vela si consigliano imbarcazioni stabili e robuste, in grado di affrontare lunghe navigazioni in mare aperto e condizioni meteo variabili. Generalmente vengono scelti velieri monoscafo oceanici o catamarani di qualità, con cabine confortevoli per l’equipaggio, ampi spazi per lo stivaggio di provviste e sistemi di sicurezza adeguati.

  • Quali sono i costi di una traversata dell’Atlantico con skipper?

    I costi di una traversata dell’Atlantico con skipper possono variare notevolmente in base a diversi fattori, tra cui il porto di partenza, la rotta scelta e il tipo di barca. Ad esempio, partire dalle Isole Canarie verso i Caraibi può avere un costo diverso rispetto alla traversata di ritorno dai Caraibi all’Europa, anche per la diversa durata del viaggio. Allo stesso modo, il prezzo dipende dalla tipologia di imbarcazione.

  • È possibile partecipare solo a una tappa della traversata dell’Atlantico in barca?

    Sì, assolutamente! 

    Se stai cercando di partecipare a una traversata dell’Atlantico in barca a vela con skipper, sappi che è possibile fare solo una delle tappe del viaggio completo.
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