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.
Spend six unforgettable days sailing through one of the Atlantic’s most spectacular archipelagos. Departing from Funchal, this unique sailing holiday takes you to the golden island of Porto Santo, the remote Desertas Islands, and some of Europe’s richest waters for whale and dolphin watching.
Far from the usual tourist routes, you’ll experience Madeira from a completely different perspective. Sail between volcanic islands, discover protected natural reserves, explore the fascinating history of Atlantic exploration and enjoy life aboard a fully equipped sailing yacht.
When night falls, the adventure continues.
Away from artificial light, the Atlantic becomes a natural observatory where you’ll learn to identify the constellations, recognise the Milky Way and discover how sailors once navigated across the oceans using only the stars. The expedition culminates with an unforgettable astronomy session at Pico do Arieiro, one of Madeira’s most spectacular stargazing locations.
More than a sailing holiday, this is an immersive Atlantic experience combining sailing, marine wildlife, astronomy and exploration in one extraordinary journey.
Get closer to the stars and constellations with our astronomical equipment on board.
You will be accompanied by a professional skipper and an trained astronomer
Discover unique wildlife and vegetation found nowhere else on the planet
We will get away from light pollution, lie on the deck, and enjoy an amazing night sky
We will sail aboard a 40-foot sailboat
Professional Skipper (PPER)
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Although it depends on each territory and especially on weather conditions and sea conditions, the standard is approximately 2 to 2’5 hour of navigation including star observation.
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.
Depending on the geographical area you are in, it is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose mobile coverage.
We are an official travel agency
Our vessels have passenger insurance
Secure payment guarantee
Committed to the sustainability of the seas and the sky
We are part of a strong network of institutions within the 4 ORs
All our skippers are certified by our Marine Starguide training
Madeira Sailing Holidays: Porto Santo, Desertas & Stargazing
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