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Atlantic crossing by boat

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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.
17 Atlantic crossings
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Upcoming Atlantic crossings
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Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran: Cape Verde - Tortola
From 30 Nov to 14 Dec
30 Nov
15 days
8 More information Reserve for 3,790€
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Bayonne to the Caribbean
From 1 Dec to 30 Dec
1 Dec
30 days
0 More information No availability
Atlantic crossing Lanzarote-Martinique with a week sailing in the Caribbean
From 6 Dec to 4 Jan (2024)
6 Dec
30 days
3 More information Reserve for 2,250€
Crossing the Atlantic and visiting the Caribbean Islands
From 10 Dec to 15 Dec
10 Dec
6 days
0 More information No availability
Crossing the Atlantic and visiting the Caribbean Islands
From 18 Dec to 27 Dec
18 Dec
10 days
1 More information Reserve for 700€
Crossing the Atlantic Canaries - Cape Verde - Martinique aboard a sailboat
From 2 Jan to 20 Jan (2024)
2 Jan
19 days
0 More information No availability
Crossing the Atlantic and visiting the Caribbean Islands
From 3 Jan to 25 Jan (2024)
3 Jan
23 days
0 More information No availability
Atlantic crossing by sailboat: Canary Islands - Cape Verde - Caribbean
From 3 Jan to 31 Jan (2024)
3 Jan
29 days
0 More information No availability
Crossing the Atlantic from Las Palmas to Martinique by catamaran
From 3 Jan to 2 Feb (2024)
3 Jan
31 days
2 More information Reserve for 4,000€
Atlantic Crossing Canary Islands - Martinique Caribbean by catamaran
From 3 Jan to 25 Jan (2024)
3 Jan
23 days
0 More information No availability
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean
From 4 Jan to 2 Feb (2024)
4 Jan
30 days
0 More information No availability
Crossing the Atlantic by Catamaran from Cádiz to Santa Lucia and Martinique
From 8 Jan to 8 Feb (2024)
8 Jan
32 days
2 More information Reserve for 5,500€
Crossing the Atlantic and visiting the Caribbean Islands
From 27 Jan to 3 Feb (2024)
27 Jan
8 days
0 More information No availability
Adventure crossing the Atlantic West-East
From 16 Mar to 20 Apr (2024)
16 Mar
36 days
7 More information Reserve for 2,660€
Atlantic crossing from St. Maarten to Cádiz by catamaran
From 20 Mar to 20 Apr (2024)
20 Mar
32 days
5 More information Reserve for 2,900€
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe from St Maarten
From 1 Apr to 10 May (2024)
1 Apr
40 days
10 More information Reserve for 2,850€
Crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Spain by sailboat
From 18 Apr to 23 May (2024)
18 Apr
36 days
2 More information Reserve for 2,000€
Crossing the Atlantic by sailboat from Saint Martin to La Línea
From 6 May to 1 Jun (2024)
6 May
27 days
5 More information Reserve for 2,400€
Atlantic Crossing Eastbound Sail: Antigua – UK
From 7 May to 12 Jun (2024)
7 May
37 days
8 More information Reserve for 3,000€
Transatlantic ARC from Canary Islands to the Caribbean
From 20 Nov to 21 Dec (2024)
20 Nov
32 days
9 More information Reserve for 4,200€
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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.
  • On what dates do the crossings depart to cross the Atlantic by sail from Europe?

    From the month of November is when most of the boats from Europe that will take advantage of the season in the Caribbean usually leave. It is in this month when the hurricane season is over and the crossing is safer.
  • 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.
  • How much fuel is needed to cross the Atlantic?

    Normally a larger fuel reserve is needed on crossings departing from the Caribbean to Europe, since the Azores Anticyclone in summer can cause an absence of wind to navigate.


    If you want more information, check out our blog article: Crossing the Atlantic by sailboat

    Do not hesitate to ask us for more information, crossing the Atlantic by sailboat will be an incredible experience.
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