Trip to explore the Azores Islands: Sao MIguel and the Oriental …

In the heart of the vast Atlantic, the Azores Islands stand like a maritime jewel, attracting sailors from all over the world year after year. Located about 1,500 kilometers west of the Portuguese coast, these nine volcanic islands emerge majestically from the ocean, offering landscapes of exceptional diversity. Mountains, waterfalls, volcanic lakes, hot springs, diversity of marine fauna, cliffs and green landscapes. Azores is a natural paradise to discover.

On this trip, we will explore the Island of Sao Miguel, and we will cross to the easternmost island of the archipelago, the island of Santa Maria.

The Azores are much more than a destination; They are a unique experience for lovers of the sea and adventure.

Set sail with us to these magical islands and discover their splendor!

Plan

Day 1. Boarding day on the island of Sao Miguel. The entire crew will meet and study the weather for the next few days to decide the route to follow according to the winds, the state of the sea and the preferences of the entire group.

Days 2 to 8. Days to sail touring the islands of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria and days to organize visits on land and explore their interior.
These days will include the crossing from Sao Miguel to Santa Maria, of 40 nautical miles.

Day 9. Day of navigation from the point where we are, and return to the port.

Day 10. Disembarkation day in Sao Miguel.

The islands:

*Sao Miguel Island: known as the “Green Island”, São Miguel offers wild nature and volcanic terrain that make it a natural jewel. Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire) is one of the most captivating sights. This lake is located in a volcanic caldera and is surrounded by steep slopes covered with wild flora. Another attraction is the Lagoas das Sete Cidades, its hot springs such as Termas da Ferraria and its black sand beaches such as Santa Bárbara Beach. The main town of Ponta Delgada is famous for its historic architecture.

*The Island of Santa María, also known as the “Yellow Island” or “Sun Island”, is part of the Azores archipelago. Geographically, it belongs to the Eastern Group along with the island of San Miguel. Although it is the third smallest island in terms of size, its warmer and drier climate makes it special. It is the island that concentrates the largest number of streams and the largest waterfall in the country. It is known as the yellow island, the island of the sun, for its extensive sandy beaches of fine sand and for the pleasant and stable climate throughout the year.

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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.

From 895 € /person

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Boat details

More than a sailboat, this boat is a home for us and our guests. It is cozy and with comfortable spaces.
The sailboat is 13.30 meters long. It has 4 cabins. Two of them with a double bed, one with a double bed and an additional bed, and one with 2 bunk beds.
It has a spacious living room inside, a well-equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot shower.

Its outdoor spaces are perfect to enjoy long days at sea. Relax in the bow hanging from a hammock, or sit in the bathtub looking for a bit of shade at lunchtime.
It is a perfect boat to sail in different conditions, learn and have fun.

Specifications

Model: Jeanneau - Sun Magic 44
Capacity: 8 spots
Length: 13.40 m
Cabins: 4
Year: 1989
Bathrooms: 2

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Shower
Bimini
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 26 reviews

John

June of 2024

It was a great experience sailing with Carlos y Aroa and I would would strongly reccomend sailing with them. I felt very welcome safe and comfortable throughout the holiday and nothing was too much trouble. When not sailing we enjoyed hiking and other events that we all enjoyed. The Azores are fantastic too.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you, John. It was a pleasure to share this sailing with you. We hope to meet and sail with you again.

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Isabel

June of 2024

Great combination of sailing and discovering what some of the Azores islands have to offer in a very relaxed way. Carlos and Aroa are the perfect hosts, eager to share their home and their passion for the sea and the planet at all times. I enjoyed every single minute, and look forward to their next sailing proposals.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much, Isabel! It was a pleasure to have you on board. We hope to see you again soon :)

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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. You eat very well on board the sailboat. 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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