Stargazing Sailing Experience in El Hierro: Night Sky & Astronomy Tour

Discover the privileged night sky of El Hierro aboard a sailing boat

Spaces Available

8 Seats

Duration

4 hours

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Puerto de La Estaca, El Hierro

Boat type

Sailboat

Stargazing Sailing Experience in El Hierro: Night Sky & Astronomy Tour

Sail away from La Estaca aboard a 12-meter oceanic yacht and let the horizon guide you towards one of the purest skies in the Canary Islands.

With only 8 guests on board, the atmosphere is intimate and exclusive. As the yacht glides over the Atlantic, you will explore the same routes that once connected the islanders to the sea, while learning how sailors used the stars to navigate centuries ago.

The night reveals itself slowly: constellations traced with a sextant, myths told beneath the canopy, and the silence of the ocean broken only by the wind. From Restinga to the Roques de Salmor, each route offers a different face of El Hierro’s wild beauty.

Comfortable cabins, fresh water, and the equipment of a true oceanic yacht make this experience both adventurous and safe.

Discover El Hierro between sea and sky, in a journey where astronomy, sailing, and history merge into one.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance

Activity Supplier: SEREAYACHT (PRACTICOS DE EL HIERRO S.L.P.U.)

Languages available: Spanish & English

Puerto de La Estaca, El Hierro

Includes:

12,6 meter sailboat

Skipper & Astronomer

Fresh water

Astronomical material: 2 binoculars, 1 sextant

From
65€
/person
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Astronomical equipment on board

Get closer to the stars and constellations with our astronomical equipment on board.

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With Skipper & Astronomer

You will be accompanied by a professional skipper and an expert astronomer

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Discover curiosities of the firmament

You will learn how to interpret the night sky and how it has been used for centuries to guide navigation

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Sail under unique skies

We will get away from light pollution, lie on the deck, and enjoy an amazing night sky

In search of a unique sky.This is the plan :

At dusk, before the sun sets

We ship

  • Meeting point at La Estaca Port
  • Warm welcome from the skipper and crew, safety briefing, and tour presentation
  • Boarding a 12.6 m Beneteau Oceanic Clipper sail yacht with all the comforts for night sailing
Already at sea

We observe the firmament

  • Sailing south towards La Restinga or north-west to the Roques de Salmor, depending on the chosen route
  • Learning the basics of celestial navigation with a sextant and binoculars, just like the sailors of old
  • Guided storytelling: constellations, myths, and astronomy insights under one of Europe’s cleanest skies
  • Time to relax on deck and connect with the silence of the Atlantic, broken only by the wind
Return

We enjoy the coastline

  • Admiring the rugged volcanic landscape illuminated by the moon and stars.
  • After approx. 4 hours, return to La Estaca Port.

Once you get in touch with us, we will send you a voucher with all the details: schedule, meeting point, contact telephone numbers and other relevant details

We will sail aboard a 42.3 Oceanic Clipper BENETEAU

Boat specifications:

Length 12,6 m

Beam 3.9 m

Manufactured in

Up to 8 persons + skipper

3 Cabins

2 bathrooms

Your onboard team

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Get in touch with us!
Our team is here to make your experience unforgettable. We will help you understand what is included in the price, what the boats are like, how the astronomical activities work and any other questions you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cancel the previously booked activity?

On each short or long experience page, you have the information and cancellation policy specific to it.
If you still have doubts, you can contact us and we will help you to solve them.

How can I pay at Atlantic Star Adventure?

All you have to do is pre-book your activity and fill in the contact information required on the screen.
Shortly, the person in charge of the chosen activity will contact you and will indicate the method of payment (usually by bank transfer or bizum).

If I am going to sail, is it necessary to have any previous experience?

Our experiences are designed for anyone with an interest and no sailing or astronomy experience is required.
Our instructors and skippers love to share their knowledge with all those who visit us.

What should I bring on the day of departure?

Before the activity you will receive a voucher with all the details of your reservation and with the main tips both for sailing and for making observations.
It will depend a lot on the time of the year and the area where you are going to do your activity, but keep in mind that as a general rule, in the sea even in summer it is always advisable to wear several clothes and if we are hot we will remove layers.
Always take some warm clothes for sailing!
The same thing happens when we do observations at night, that although they are months of heat, at night temperatures drop quite a lot and it is preferable to be prepared with a good jacket, a hat to cover our head and even gloves.

Can I hire an exclusive activity?

Of course.
It will depend on the availability in each case but it is very common to reserve a boat for a family or group exclusively.

Is the activity I am going to perform insured?

All our boats are duly registered in List 6 and are covered by Civil Liability Insurance and SOVI (Compulsory Travelers Insurance).
Insurance to cover the typical case of not coming because my grandfather got sick is another matter.
In such cases, you have to take out personal insurance.

Can I get dizzy?

If you tend to get seasick, tell your skipper and he/she will give you some recommendations to avoid seasickness as much as possible, although they are not infallible since each body reacts differently to this situation.

How long is the experience and how is the time distributed on land and at sea?

Although it depends on each territory and especially on weather conditions and sea conditions, the standard is approximately 1 hour of navigation and 2 hours of observation on land.

How will I know where to find the meeting point?

Prior to departure we will send you a Voucher with all the details of your reservation: meeting point, what is included in your trip… and the telephone number of the skipper or instructor.

Will I have telephone coverage during my trip?

Depending on the geographical area you are in, it is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose mobile coverage.

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We are an official travel agency

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Our vessels have passenger insurance

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Secure payment guarantee

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Committed to the sustainability of the seas and the sky

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We are part of a strong network of institutions within the 4 ORs

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All our skippers are certified by our Marine Starguide training

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