Sailing voyage Z01-22 Island hopping around the central Azores

From the island of Terceira we’ll sail along the coast to Angra do Heroismo. Depending on the wind, we will probably sail to the small island of Graciosa on the next day. With a bit of luck we will see dolphins or even whales along the way. With 46 miles, this will be a full day of sailing, so we stay in port the following day to explore the island. One option is Furna do Enxofre, an old volcano with beautiful forests and an impressive lava cave. The inside of the cave is accessible via a spiral staircase with 183 steps.

The wind forecast determines our next exact destination, but we will go island hopping to Sao Jorge, Faial and Pico. Pico has a small, shallow harbour, but also a small museum about whale hunting with beautiful wooden boats. From Pico, it is 55 miles sailing back to Angra do Heroismo on Terceira, another long day of sailing. That means two stops in Angra do Heroismo, but because of its ancient history and historic centre, Angra has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Angra served as a stop-over on the sea route between Europe and America.

After this beautiful long day of sailing, we will also spend another day exploring the island on Terceira. Possibilities are a forest walk in the ‘Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Lagoa das Patas’ and/or the volcano caves of ‘Gruta do Natal’. We end the sailing trip in Praia Vitoria, where we started.

The daily distances vary, depending on weather and tide, between 12 and 55 miles. The above schedule depends on weather, wind and tide, if necessary we can change destinations.

Land excursions are not included in the price and are of course not mandatory.

Read more about our sailing holidays around the Azores

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Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.