Sailing adventure through the Azores Islands: Navigation and …

Discover all the natural wonders of the Azores: mountains, crater lakes, waterfalls and marine life as you tour these volcanic islands of the Azores.

The Azores Islands, a Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic, are a natural and cultural treasure. Made up of nine volcanic islands, this island paradise offers a unique experience.

The Azores Islands stand out for their natural beauty. Steep mountains, crater lakes, waterfalls, hot springs and impressive cliffs make up its landscape.
The Azores are a paradise for sea lovers. It stands out for its marine wealth, and you can usually spot whales and dolphins during navigation.

On this sailing trip through the Azores Islands we will sail from the Central Islands, made up of the islands of Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa and Tercieira, to the most Western ones, the remote islands of Flores and Corvo.

If you are fascinated by the sea and nature, this experience, sailing from island to island will be an unforgettable adventure. On this trip we will combine navigation between islands and we will go inland to enjoy its natural wealth.

A trip sailing through these islands in the Atlantic Ocean, learning about navigation and enjoying the wonderful environment that surrounds us.

Plan

Day 1. The first day will be the boarding day. We will meet in Horta, the capital of the Island of Faial, and the reference center for sailors and adventurers who cross the North Atlantic, and a historical landmark.

The entire crew will meet to study the weather forecast for the following days and plan the route.

In Horta you can visit the old town, and also enjoy wonderful views of Pico Island.

Day 2 to 9. We will tour the different central islands of the Azores archipelago, we will cross to the westernmost ones on the days when we have the most favorable forecast to ensure a comfortable and pleasant journey for everyone.

The journey to cross from the Central Islands to the Western Islands is about 130 nautical miles, so keep in mind that this trip includes at least 2 crossings of about 24 hours. One to go to the Western Islands, another to return.

Day 10. Disembarkation day. The day before we will have arrived again at Faial Island.

Here we leave you the highlights of each of the Islands:

* Faial Island: Horta is the main town of Faial and a historical landmark. Its port was an important stopover point for transatlantic sailors for centuries.

*Pico Island: the highest mountain in Portugal is located there, at 2,351m. Sailing around the island and seeing how its peak stands out above the sea is incredible.

*Sao Jorge Island: Noted for its cliffs, fajãs (seaside plains) and the Fajana dos Cubres Lagoon.

* Sao Jorge Island: Noted for its historical and cultural heritage, including the city of Angra do Heroísmo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

*Flores Island: it is the westernmost of the Azores.
It offers impressive landscapes, waterfalls and volcanic lakes.

*Corvo Island: It is the smallest and least populated of the Azores. It stands out for its volcanic caldera and its natural beauty.

A natural paradise to discover! And we will do it by sailing, from island to island.

***IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that the islands described will be the navigation area through which we will move. The islands we will sail to and visit will depend on the weather forecast, winds and sea conditions and the plan we decide with the whole group. We will choose some of these islands, not all since we would not enjoy the trip and really get to know the area.

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Other information

*The itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions. An alternative itinerary agreed upon with all travelers will be decided

*Food expenses are not included. It is €15 per person per day and is paid on board.

*Tasks on board are collaborative. You cook as a team, you stand guard if necessary, and you can participate in navigation tasks.

*Mooring and port costs are not included. In the event that it is decided to enter a port, the cost will be borne by the travelers. The marinas cost between 15 and 30 euros per night.

*Published prices are per person in a double cabin. If you want to stay in another modality, such as a private cabin, you can contact us and we will inform you of the options.

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5 · 24 reviews

Zsófia

February of 2024

Aroa and Carlos have been amazing hosts, they are adventurous, kind and open minded. They built themselves an exemplary lifestyle with sustainability in focus. The trip was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks for the once in a lifetime experience, knowledge shared, amazing company, and food. Highly recommended! :)

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure for us to share this amazing sailing trip with you. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on board. We look forward to having you on board again soon!

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Pilar

January of 2024

It has been a great experience with Aroa and Carlos. We have had a great week of sailing, very complete. The food is very good on board the Drakar. Good hosts, good sailors and they are very detailed with the cleanliness on board. There was a very good atmosphere with the crewmates. I would love to repeat

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Pili for your review! We hope we can share more navigations and experiences with you.
A hug,
Carlos and Aroa

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Ignacio

January of 2024

Great experience! Everything worked smoothly, captains, boat, route, navigation and stopovers. I really enjoiyed sailing with them.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

¡Muchas gracias Nacho! Nos alegramos que hayas disfrutado de la navegación y la experiencia a bordo con nosotros y la demás tripulación. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo a bordo!
Saludos,
Carlos y Aroa

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jose luis

October of 2023

Having just arrived from the trip, it has exceeded my expectations, Aroa and Carlos have organized it perfectly, they have made us all feel very comfortable, I have learned a lot during these days. A ten for them, and for the boat, very good conditions accompanied us to the destination. I will surely repeat with them.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Jose Luis! It has been a pleasure to share this experience with you. We hope to see you again on board soon :)

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Beatriz

August of 2023

A great trip! Aroa and Carlos are charming and they treated us great. The journey was very beautiful, it definitely leaves you wanting more.
A highly recommended experience!

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Bea! We hope to see you again soon on board the Drakar :)
A hug,
Carlos and Aroa

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Emilio

September of 2022

It has been a unique experience, we have learned about navigation and visited incredible places that you can only access by boat. An alternative and active vacation to get to know other places and cultures, avoiding tourist sites. The boat was spotless and very comfortable to live in. Aroa and Carlos are very nice, I will repeat

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Laia and Emilio! It has been a pleasure sharing this journey with you. We hope to see you again on board and share other adventures :)

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