Offshore Atlantic Crossing from Azores to Penzance – Leg 2
Ocean Crossings
Horta, Azores - Penzance, UK
Join Blue Clipper in the Azores, for ocean sailing to Penzance, UK. This is an ocean adventure of epic proportions, sailing across the Atlantic, Biscay and the Celtic Seas. Learn about Celestial navigation, gain skills in seamanship and learn to live on the ocean, at one with nature.
| Ship | Under 25 | Per Person Twin En-Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £2,445.00 | £2,445.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2027 | April 30, 2027 | 12 |
The Azores to Penzance
19th April - 1st May 2027
Voyage Highlights
- Atlantic crossing
- Bay of Biscay
- Celtic Sea
- Learn Celestial Navigation
- Rhythm of Ocean Sailing
- Night sailing
Join Blue Clipper in the Azores, for ocean sailing to Penzance, UK. This is an ocean adventure of epic proportions, sailing across the Atlantic, Biscay and the Celtic Seas. Learn about Celestial navigation, gain skills in seamanship and learn to live on the ocean, at one with nature.
Those looking to become guest crew on an ocean voyage, sailing across the Atlantic from the Azores to the UK.
The sailing voyage will traverse the Bay of Biscay and the Celtic Sea before concluding in Penzance, along the scenic Cornish coast.
This epic crossing will be a challenge for all, as you sail across the Atlantic, the Bay of Biscay and up the Celtic seas.
Learn all about sailing a tall ship, work in a watch system, help to navigate the ocean, climb the rigging, mend a sail and get into the rhythm of ocean sailing. A great voyage for the career sailor too with plenty of miles, warm weather and seamanship skills to be learnt on deck and aloft.
Sail the Atlantic from Ponta Delgado in the Azores to Penzance on this mini ocean adventure on this beautiful three masted expedition tall ship.
You really don’t need any sailing experience as the professional and experienced crew will run through everything from safety drills to how to pull ropes efficiently, find the right halliard or steer the 144ft schooner. You don’t even have to be super strong just bags of enthusiasm to sail a traditional commercially coded ocean voyager.
A Mini Atlantic Ocean Passage
The Azores has a rich maritime history and has always been a stopping off point for sailors sailing back across the Atlantic from the Caribbean. The exposed tips of vast underwater mountains, the Azores lie on the nexus of the European, American and African tectonic plates, and they bear witness to the forces forever shaping our planet. This is a world of fumaroles, mudpots and scalding springs; of caverns, columns and grottoes formed from once molten rock; of blue lakes ringed by forests of laurel and cedar, and green pastures patterning the slopes of calderas.
Leaving the Portuguese shores of the Azores behind, Blue Clipper will set sail again for the final leg of her journey to Liverpool roughly 1,400 miles! On this voyage, you will be promised dolphins and whale sightings as you crusade through the ocean. Just imagine, waking up in your cabin after your watch to the smell of freshly cooked bread and one of the crew members alerting everyone that a pod of dolphins are playing along the side of the ship!
As you sail into Penzance, there will be a whole host of mixed emotions as the voyage comes to an end. Once ashore, those emotions can be toasted to celebrate new achievements and friends!
What is included in the voyage cost:
- All meals on board Blue Clipper – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Use of safety equipment
- Accommodation in a twin en suite cabin
- All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
- VISA fees
Horta, Azores
Penzance, UK
Embark Travel Information
Horta, Azores
Horta Airport (IATA code: HOR), is situated on the Island of Faial, 9.5 km from the centre of Horta.You can fly to HORTA via Lisbon, Portugal which is the most straightforward. See TAP www.flytap.com for flights to Horta from Lisbon (twice daily). There are many budget airlines who fly to Lisbon from the UK and other destinations and from there you can get a flight to Horta on Faial island.
For a complete list of airlines who fly to Horta Airport from destinations all over the world, we recommend downloading details from the airport’s website directly (link below). This list is updated monthly and shows which airlines fly directly to Horta or involve a change at Lisbon or another Portuguese Island. Please download the latest list here
Alternatively, use an online price comparison portal such as www.skyscanner.net or www.expedia.com They will show you best prices with various options. If you would like to use the services of a travel agent we recommend our travel advisor, Joanne Holt at Travelwise Tel: +44 (0) 1625 521789. She is familiar with the needs of our clients and provides personal service.
Disembark Travel Information
Penzance, UK
Travel by Road
From the North via the M5 then via A30 to Penzance. From London and the East via A303 then A30.
Travel by Public Transport
By rail, Penzance can be reached by rail direct from London of from the north via Exeter.
By air, you can fly to Newquay airport from numerous locations throughout the UK and some European locations and then take a taxi ride from the airport to Penzance.
