Sailing holidays Z03-22 Island hopping around the central Azores.

From the island of Terceira we sail down the coast to Angra do Heroismo. Depending on the wind, we will probably sail to the small island of Graciosa 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, therefore we will stay in the harbour the next day to explore the island. One of the possibilities 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 planning, but the rest of the sailing trip we will be island hopping, amongst others to Sao Jorge, where we will be staying in the harbour the following day to explore the island. A possibility is Miradouro do Ouvidor, up in the mountains with a beautiful view over the ocean and other islands. From here you can walk down to the secluded ‘Fajã do Ouvidor’ and swim in crystal clear seawater among spectacular basalt rock formations.

We will also sail to the island of Pico. Pico has a small shallow harbour, but also a museum about whaling with beautiful wooden boats. We also spend a day there to explore the island, for example to the old crater Caldeira. We will end this sailing holiday on Horta on the island of Faial.

The daily distances vary, depending on weather and tide, between 12 and 46 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.