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This voyage takes us from the bustling and rugged island of Tenerife, to lush La Gomera and on to La Palma known as “La Isla Bonita", before we return to Tenerife.

Our first two days will be spent at sea, learning the ropes of the boat, and finding our sea legs. There will be plenty of time to get involved in the sailing, from helming to trimming sails and from navigation to going aloft. When you are not involved in the sailing there’s plenty of time to fish, read, play board games or share sailing stories by the bar.

On the third day we anchor off the beautiful island of La Gomera and take time to explore the interior. Its palm-filled valleys, deep ravines, black sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and magical forests have helped La Gomera become known as the Canary Island’s hidden treasure island.

The World Biosphere Reserve and Starlight Reserve of La Palma soon calls after a short passage to the northernmost Canary Island. The island offers a wide scenic and climatic diversity. Rough, beautiful, surprising, spectacular are some of the adjectives which justify its nickname: “La Isla Bonita" (the Pretty Island). They say that this island has a special power, to regenerate, revitalize, fill you with energy, good vibes, good atmosphere, good mood.

On our penultimate day we set sail back towards Santa Cruz, Tenerife where we have our celebratory deck BBQ before disembarking the following morning.

NOTE: When planning flights please bear in mind that we are granted no flexibility from the customs authorities in relation to the embarkation and disembarkation times which are publicized on this website.
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  • Plan
    Board: Wednesday at 10.00h - Tenerife (Santa Cruz).
    Disembark: Wednesday at 10.00h - Tenerife (Santa Cruz).
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The price indicated in the activity corresponds to a communal shared bunk cabin and is the lowest of all the rates we offer. We have more type of cabins (bunk bed cabin, double bed cabin, master cabin...) at higher prices.

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Nigel
Meet Nigel, the coordinator
11 reviews At Sailwiz since 2018
I am a passionate sailor, and whenever possible spend my weekends in or around the water with my family. In 2017, after 13 years, I stopped working at the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and moved to Portugal to work on the Santa Maria Manuela project to run sailing holidays.
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Boat details

Four masted schooner Santa Maria Manuela offers adventure voyages, island hopping, ocean voyages, diving and oceanographic expeditions for individuals of all ages and groups. At 223ft long (63 metres) she is the largest tall ship Classic Sailing offers activity holidays on, but the crew to guest ratio is excellent so you will be well looked after. This historic Portuguese tall ship has excellent facilities on board and plenty of holiday toys like dive ribs, 'stand up paddle boards' and kayaks, but this is also a ship where you can take part in the hands on sailing, join a night watch or climb the rigging.

Santa Maria Manuela was once the flagship of the Portuguese cod fishing fleet. Built in 1937, in the same year as her sister ship Creoula, she was designed to fish the Newfoundland Banks and rich fishing waters of Arctic Greenland. She often carries the small rowing and sailing dories that would have set out from the mother ship to fish for cod, so you can continue her fishing tradition from small boats or from her huge wooden decks.
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Specifications
  • Model: Custom - 4 masted scooner
  • Capacity: 44 spots
  • Length: 68.00 m
  • Cabins: 16
  • Year: 1937
  • Bathrooms: 16
Features
  • GPS
  • Radar
  • Life jackets
  • VHF
  • Sounding line
  • Electric windlass
  • Autopilot
  • Wind equipment
  • EPIRB
  • Generator
  • Tender
  • Bow thruster
  • Shower
  • Diving equipment
  • Fishing rods
  • HI-FI equipment
  • Wifi
  • TV

Additional Information

Included
  • Meals on board
  • Professional skipper
  • Bed linens
  • Paddle Surf
  • Fishing equipment
Payment methods
  • Credit/debit card

5 · 11 reviews

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    Xesca
    April of 2024
    A great experience. A debt to the crew, who has been kind and very attentive. Captain Joao, a great professional. Hi, it would make sense to navigate both of them. The vaixell, impeccable. The menjar, molt bo. And it feels like it's like a house. Navigation with winds of 45 knots is fair and safe.
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    Reply from Nigel
    Thank you for your comments Xesca
    It was a pleasure sailing with you!
    Nigel
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    Jaume
    April of 2024
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    Michel
    November of 2023
    The trip was organized very well.
    I booked at the last minute and no surprises.
    Michel
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    Susana
    August of 2023
    We have had a wonderful experience thanks to Nigel's management and the good work of the captain and crew.
    Totally recommended!
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    SMM
    Reply from Nigel
    It was a pleasure sailing with you. you are always welcome on board
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    Antonio
    July of 2023
    The best experience lived on a sailboat and more in the spectacular Azores
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    juan
    July of 2023
    A privilege to have been able to navigate the SMM. Memorable
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    SMM
    Reply from Nigel
    Hello Juan

    It has been a pleasure sailing with you. Thank you for your passion and interest in MMS. You are always welcome back. Good winds.
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