Cross the Atlantic with the ARC fleet on one of the world's most legendary bluewater sailing routes.
This 33-day Atlantic sailing expedition follows one of the world’s most iconic ocean routes, covering approximately 2,800 nautical miles from Gran Canaria to St Lucia as part of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC).
Beginning in Las Palmas, you’ll have time to settle onboard, meet your fellow crew members and experience the excitement of ARC shoreside events before joining the rally fleet for the westward crossing. Once underway, the voyage becomes a true bluewater sailing adventure as you follow the trade winds across the Atlantic towards the Caribbean.
Throughout the passage, guests become active members of the crew, taking part in sail handling, watchkeeping, navigation, cooking and daily life onboard. There are opportunities to build offshore sailing confidence while learning practical seamanship and celestial navigation from an experienced offshore skipper. After weeks at sea, the reward is landfall in St Lucia, with time to relax, explore the island and enjoy ARC arrival celebrations.
Your expedition takes place aboard a 72ft steel sailing vessel originally built for one of the world’s most demanding around-the-world yacht races. Designed for extended ocean passages and remote exploration, the vessel is certified for unrestricted ocean voyaging and combines expedition capability with a comfortable onboard environment. With space for a small group of guest crew, voyages are immersive and hands-on, with everyone encouraged to participate in sailing operations, watchkeeping and daily life at sea.
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Join the iconic Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Gain real offshore sailing and celestial navigation experience during a 2,800-nautical-mile passage.
- Celebrate landfall in the Caribbean after completing a true ocean crossing.
Dates
Itinerary
Join the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and sail across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to St Lucia on a true bluewater sailing adventure. After taking part in ARC events and preparations in Las Palmas, you'll depart with the rally fleet and head west across the ocean following the trade winds towards the Caribbean. Guests become active members of the crew throughout the crossing, participating in watchkeeping, navigation, sail handling and daily life onboard while developing practical offshore sailing skills. The outline below highlights some of the planned route and experiences. Enquire for full voyage details and the latest itinerary information.
What's included
- 32 nights accommodation onboard
- Personal bunk and storage space
- All meals onboard
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
- Safety equipment including lifejackets with fitted PLBs
- Foul weather gear (jacket and salopette trousers)
- Sailing instruction and training
Not included
- Transportation to the departure port
- Onward travel from the arrival port
- Additional nights spent ashore
- Personal expenses while in port
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Accommodation for up to 10 guest passengers in comfortable sea berths. Two heads with showers, a large, well-stocked galley, and a comfortable salon with seating for the entire crew. The vessel is equipped with twin iridium satellite phones, HF radio, and all the modern navigation equipment to keep you safe and connected despite being well offshore. The boat is self-sufficient, with extensive sails, onboard fresh-water making, extended fuel reserves, and almost 1kw of wind/solar power. It is equipped for coastal and atoll exploration with two inflatable boats with outboards.
Meals
All meals on board the boat are delicious and vegetarian. Snacks and drinks provided.
Who is this trip for?
Anyone in good health with a reasonable fitness level, good balance and without mobility issues.
Age and Experience:
All ages and levels of experience are welcome provided you are physically able to take on the on board duties as guest crew. The boat has been used for many years as a sailing training vessel and the experienced crew are on-hand to help you develop or brush up on your skills.
Fitness to Sail:
This North-Atlantic sailing journey is not a trip for the infirm or physically unfit – you MUST be able to go up and down the companionway and move safely about the boat while in rough conditions, have good balance, and be in reasonably good health.
Additional notes
No previous sailing experience is required. Guests join as active crew members and are expected to participate in watchkeeping, navigation, sail handling, meal preparation and daily life onboard. This expedition includes an extended ocean crossing and requires a good level of mobility and physical fitness.
Tour operator
A 72ft (22m), 90,000lb displacement steel-hulled sailing yacht built in 2000 that can accommodate 10 guest crew on her voyages. No previous sailing experience is needed, and both experienced and new sailors will enjoy her abilities as a boat built purposely for the demanding Global Challenge Race.
An experienced onboard and offshore team runs the vessel and supports her passage through remote waters with skill and precision. With two women at the helm as captain and first mate we love the boat's rugged capability as a circumnavigating vessel built to face the toughest sea conditions anywhere in the world. She has been specifically set up to operate with a volunteer crew with limited sailing experience and has high standards for sustainable passage making including keeping a vegetarian galley. This vessel provides her guest crew with comfortable living conditions and the chance to train in both modern and traditional sailing methods, whether for a short passage or a longer ocean crossing.
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ARC Atlantic Crossing 2026 72′ Expedition Yacht
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