Atlantic crossing by boat, a voyage to remember

17 Atlantic crossings

9,000€

per spot

Sailing adventure: Atlantic crossing under sails from Canarias to the Caribbean!

Port of departure: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

3 reviews

Next departure: 21 november

9,000€
3,000€

per spot

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean

Port of departure: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

3 reviews

Next departure: 21 december

3,000€
From 1,710€

per spot

Trip to the New World

Port of departure: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Next departure: 15 march · 1 dates available

From 1,710€
Cancel free up to 15 days before

2,500€
2,375€

per spot

Crossing the Atlantic to Europe from Sint Maarten

Port of departure: Saint Martin

3 reviews

Next departure: 5 april

2,500€ 2,375€
4,000€

cabin

Atlantic crossing and ARC 2025 from Gran Canaria to Santa Lucia

Port of departure: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

1 review

Next departure: 21 november

4,000€
From 3,290€

per spot

Transatlantic 2025: Adventure Atlantic crossing on a new catamaran!

Port of departure: San Miguel, Spain

4 reviews

Next departure: 13 october · 1 dates available

From 3,290€
3,200€

per spot

Atlantic crossing Canary Islands - Cape Verde - Martinique on an ocean sailing boat

Port of departure:

3 reviews

Next departure: 2 february

3,200€
4,000€
3,600€

per spot

Crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Palma de Mallorca by catamaran

Port of departure: St Maarten

7 reviews

Next departure: 12 april

4,000€ 3,600€
7,000€
5,005€

per spot

Atlantic Crossing under Sails from Bermuda to the Azores in a Tall Ship

Port of departure: St.George's, Bermuda

3 reviews

Next departure: 2 march

7,000€ 5,005€
4,000€
3,600€

per spot

Crossing the Atlantic on a large sailing ship from the Caribbean to the Canary Islands

Port of departure: Marigot, Saint Martin

1 review

Next departure: 26 april

4,000€ 3,600€
3,980€

per spot

Atlantic crossing: Mallorca-Tenerife-Caribbean

Port of departure: Palma, Spain

4 reviews

Next departure: 14 october

3,980€
2,900€

cabin

Atlantic Crossing: Azores to Gibraltar

Port of departure: Horta, Portugal

Next departure: 29 april

2,900€

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Cruzar el Atlántico en velero, una experiencia para valientes

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.

By Claudia Krug

4 September, 2019

Upcoming Atlantic crossings

Experience	Start	Plazas		Price
North Atlantic crossing in a single cabin	From 24 Jan to 16 Feb 24 Jan 24 days	0	More information	No availability More information
Atlantic crossing Canary Islands - Cape Verde - Martinique on an ocean sailing boat	From 2 Feb to 22 Feb 2 Feb 21 days	4	More information	Reserve for 3,200€ More information
Transatlantic cruise from St. Martin to Horta, Azores	From 5 Feb to 28 Feb 5 Feb 24 days	4	More information	Reserve for 2,500€ More information
Trip to the New World	From 25 Feb to 5 Mar 25 Feb 9 days	0	More information	No availability More information
Atlantic Crossing under Sails from Bermuda to the Azores in a Tall Ship	From 2 Mar to 22 Mar 2 Mar 21 days	7	More information	Reserve for 5,005€ More information
Trip to the New World	From 6 Mar to 14 Mar 6 Mar 9 days	0	More information	No availability More information
Trip to the New World	From 15 Mar to 27 Mar 15 Mar 13 days	1	More information	Reserve for 2,900€ More information
Atlantic Crossing: From Martinique to Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	From 29 Mar to 12 Apr 29 Mar 15 days	4	More information	Reserve for 5,900€ More information
Trip to the New World	From 30 Mar to 7 May 30 Mar 39 days	5	More information	Reserve for 6,100€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe from Sint Maarten	From 5 Apr to 5 May 5 Apr 31 days	10	More information	Reserve for 2,375€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic from the Caribbean to Palma de Mallorca by catamaran	From 12 Apr to 10 May 12 Apr 29 days	6	More information	Reserve for 3,600€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic, in a flotilla of Catamarans, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean	From 23 Apr to 6 Jun 23 Apr 45 days	30	More information	Reserve for 3,900€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic, in a flotilla of Catamarans, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean	From 23 Apr to 30 Apr 23 Apr 8 days	30	More information	Reserve for 900€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic on a large sailing ship from the Caribbean to the Canary Islands	From 26 Apr to 17 May 26 Apr 22 days	7	More information	Reserve for 3,600€ More information
Atlantic Crossing: Azores to Gibraltar	From 29 Apr to 5 May 29 Apr 7 days	4	More information	Reserve for 2,900€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic, in a flotilla of Catamarans, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean	From 2 May to 17 May 2 May 16 days	30	More information	Reserve for 1,500€ More information
Transatlantic Eastbound Sail Antigua – UK	From 5 May to 10 Jun 5 May 37 days	1	More information	Reserve for 3,320€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic, in a flotilla of Catamarans, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean	From 20 May to 28 May 20 May 9 days	30	More information	Reserve for 1,000€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic, in a flotilla of Catamarans, from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean	From 31 May to 5 Jun 31 May 6 days	30	More information	Reserve for 500€ More information
Transatlantic 2025: Adventure Atlantic crossing on a new catamaran!	From 13 Oct to 22 Nov 13 Oct 41 days	6	More information	Reserve for 3,980€ More information
Atlantic crossing: Mallorca-Tenerife-Caribbean	From 14 Oct to 22 Nov 14 Oct 40 days	6	More information	Reserve for 3,980€ More information
Transatlantic 2025: Adventure Atlantic crossing on a new catamaran!	From 30 Oct to 22 Nov 30 Oct 24 days	6	More information	Reserve for 3,290€ More information
Atlantic crossing and ARC 2025 from Gran Canaria to Santa Lucia	From 21 Nov to 18 Dec 21 Nov 28 days	5	More information	Reserve for 4,000€ More information
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€ More information
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean	From 21 Dec to 21 Jan 21 Dec 32 days	10	More information	Reserve for 3,000€ More information

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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.

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.

Atlantic crossing by boat

Crossing the Atlantic by boat: start of the season

On what dates do the crossings depart to cross the Atlantic by sail from Europe?

From which ports do you leave to cross the Atlantic?

What itinerary do the Atlantic crossings that leave Europe follow?

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

How is tall navigation across the Atlantic?

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

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