Join us on an unforgettable crossing of the Atlantic via the ARC — a rally adventure culminating in Caribbean islands.
Sail the Atlantic in style aboard a Swan 51 crafted for serious blue-water adventures.
This iconic yacht blends speed, safety, and comfort, making her the perfect home for an ocean crossing. As part of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), you’ll join the fleet in Las Palmas for days of preparations and celebrations before setting out on the outgoing leg of the crew’s 2026/27 Atlantic Circuit.
Life at sea quickly falls into a rewarding rhythm: watch rotations, trimming sails, cooking together, and sharing the magic of dolphins at the bow or starlit night skies. Expect exhilarating downwind runs in the trade winds, the camaraderie of a tight-knit crew, and the thrill of landfall in the Caribbean.
This crossing is just the beginning — The Atlantic Circuit continues with Caribbean regattas and a return transatlantic in summer 2027 before heading back out to the Caribbean with ARC 2027. Make an enquiry today to receive full details and secure your place.
Why you'll love this adventure
- It’s a full transatlantic crossing via the ARC — a bucket-list sailing adventure
- Combines rally competition, community, and offshore passage experience
- Arrival in the Caribbean — tropical rewards after the ocean challenge
Dates
Itinerary
Begin in Gran Canaria with pre-race events, briefings, and crew prep before the official departure. Sail across the Atlantic over 15 to 19 days, following the ARC route (often via Cape Verde or trade-wind routes). Arrive in St. Lucia (or a Caribbean finish port) for celebration, debriefing, and island time. Along the way, experience ocean passages, watch systems, celestial navigation, rally check-ins, varying sea states, and the full spectrum of offshore sailing. The schedule adapts to weather and rally timelines, with flexibility in stopovers or pace to suit the crew. Enquire for details!
What's included
- Participation fee for the ARC rally
- All personal safety gear + foul weather gear (lifejackets, PLBs)
- Full board (meals onboard)
- Boat + skipper
- Bed, linen & towel
- Boat insurance
- All boat costs (fuel, gas, harbour/port fees)
- Free usage of onboard email & emergency phone calls
- Events hosted by ARC included where relevant
Not included
- Flights or other transportation to/from start and end ports
- Personal travel/medical insurance
- Expenses ashore (meals, excursions, local transport, etc.)
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Onboard the Swan 51 you’ll find shared cabins with bunks. The yacht includes standard ocean-crossing amenities: sleeping cabins, shared salon, galley, deck spaces, safety & navigation systems, and communal areas for the crew.
Meals
Full board while at sea — meals provided onboard.
Who is this trip for?
- Adventurous sailors eager for an ocean crossing
- Crew with some prior sea experience or willingness to learn
- Those who enjoy rally atmosphere, teamwork, and long passages
- People who want to combine racing and cruising
Tour operator
These voyages aren’t about ticking boxes — they’re about living the sea. Expect salt spray in your hair, hands on the lines, and the thrill of carving a wake through wild horizons. Sailing takes place aboard a Swan 51 — an iconic design known for its elegance, power, and ocean-going pedigree. She’s fast, responsive, and built for long passages yet offers warm comfort below deck. The crew champion real adventure: purposeful and playful, where you learn, laugh, and push yourself in equal measure. What we love is their ethos: open-hearted travel that connects people, place, and planet.
Enquire today
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2026
Please complete the enquiry form above with as much detail as you can and we will send you all the trip information and connect you with the operator so you can make a booking directly.
If you have queries and questions about the trip include those in your form and we’ll personally reply to you within 24 hours.
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