Join the crew of this historic tall ship for a winter sun, island-hopping adventure around the Cape Verde archipelago.
A hands-on sailing voyage in the winter sun, exploring the remote Cape Verde islands on board a traditional tall ship!
Experience a remote archipelago on this Cape Verde sailing adventure. This voyage offers a mix of active but comfortable sailing while exploring six breathtaking islands.
The crew invites you to help with all activities on board. Experience hoisting the sails, steering and navigating. Each day of sailing is followed by a full day on one of the Cape Verde islands. Here, you can relax in the sun and explore the island with a local guide. At night, you will stay at sea with the crew and enjoy freshly prepared meals by an experienced chef.
Cape Verde enjoys a tropical climate. The sea temperature stays around 25 degrees Celsius, and the often-strong Trade winds originate from the northeast. It rarely rains and the bright sun shines constantly, perfect for a winter sun adventure! All islands are volcanic but unique, with varied terrain. The landscape consists of steep terrace fields with bananas and coffee plantations, sand deserts, black volcanos and a fierce deep blue ocean. On some of the islands, rare seabirds can be found. The waters are full of fly-fish, tuna, sea turtles and whales.
This is hands-on tall ship sailing, winter sun, wildlife and adventure at its best.
Why you'll love this adventure
- Hands-on sailing experience that's perfect for experienced and beginner sailors alike
- Discover at least 6 islands in this remote island group off the coast of West Africa
- Perfect mix of adventure, sailing and winter sun
Dates
Itinerary
Every day of ocean sailing is followed by a full day on one of Cape Verdean Islands.
What's included
- The voyage fee and all sail training on board
- 3 meals a day
- Coffee and tea
- Each bunk comes with a comforter and sheets. A towel is provided for each guest, but we recommend that you bring your own extra towel.
Not included
- Flights to and from the vessel
- Transfers from the airport to the vessel
- Insurance
- Visas
Trip notes
Price
Accommodation
All cabins are equipped with a hot and cold tap sink, bedding and towel, European sockets, heating, and forced ventilation for a comfortable night in the tropics. Toilets and showers are communal and separate for men and women. The living area is spacious and comfortably furnished, with large tables, games, musical instruments, a projector and screen, and a library – perfect for relaxed social evenings after an active day at sea or wandering the islands.
Meals
An experienced chef prepares three well-balanced meals a day. Snacks are served between meals. Coffee, tea and milk are included, and other drinks are served at regular bar prices.
Who is this trip for?
Anyone in good health with a reasonable fitness level and without mobility issues.
FAQs
Is there an age limit?
No, provided you’re in good health and fitness. The crew welcome sailors of all ages on these voyages.
Can I explore the islands on my own?
Of course! All activities are optional; you can freely explore or choose to relax in the sun.
Can I book as a solo traveller?
Yes absolutely! Solo travellers are welcome and you’ll find many people onboard who join solo. There’s no single supplement for the shared same sex cabins. Both 4 and 2 person berths are available that suit solo, couple and group bookings.
Tour operator
For over 25 years, this operator has been creating incredible tall ship voyages, enjoyed by new and experienced sailors alike.
The aim of their voyages is to have a hands-on, active experience, immersing yourself into life at sea, the rhythm of sailing and the culture of the regions you travel between.
Based out of the Netherlands they have two ships and work with a third providing sailing experiences around the world.
Three-masted topsail schooner
The last remaining representative of the large fleet of schooners that sailed under the Dutch flag at the beginning of the 20th century.
The ship is furnished comfortably and supplied with all modern conveniences. All the cabins are fitted with a washbasin with hot and cold running water and there are separate sets of showers. In the spacious and stylishly appointed salon there are reading tables, seating areas and a piano. Life on board is made even better by delicious meals prepared by a professional chef to fuel you up for a day’s sailing.
Two-mast clipper-brig
Built in 1919 and thoroughly stripped and rebuilt to modern standards in 1983. The tall-boat brig style was developed by the Americas during the war of independence to evade the much heavier English Man o' War. As such, the ship combines traditional design with fast speed. Since 2008, she has operated as a sail training vessel, undertaking her regular Atlantic circuit through the Canaries, Cape Verde and the Caribbean.
Below deck there is a spacious saloon which is the heart of the ship and each cabin has a basin with hot and cold running water. Showers and toilets are separate – outside the cabin.
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Cape Verde Tall Ship Sailing Adventure
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