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Azores: Sailing Charter & Liveaboard Experience
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Explore Faial, Pico and São Jorge by sea with a skilled local skipper
- Access remote Azores bays and volcanic coastlines only reachable by boat
- Enjoy a private overnight sailing experience with a skipper
- Sail three Azores islands on an authentic sailing yacht adventure.
- Discover the marine life of the region on a half-day sailing tour
Activity location
- Horta
- Horta, Açores, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Marina da Horta _ SY Lili Marleen, Cais de Santa Cruz, 9900-017 Horta, Portugal | Meet at Horta Marina – Gate C. Your skipper will welcome you on the pontoon and is easily recognizable by the Salty Planet logo and sailing gear. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to allow time for boarding and the safety briefing.
- Horta, Açores, Portugal
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Azores Half‑Day Sailing Adventure between Faial and Pico
- 4h
Activity duration is 4 hours 4h - English
Sail the Faial–Pico Channel on a half‑day private charter, enjoying volcanic views, swimming stops and the chance to take the helm. A customized sailing experience shaped by wind and sea, perfect for discovering the Azores from the water.
What's included, what's not
- 6-day/5-night sailing journey
What's included What's included - 2-day sailing adventure
What's included What's included - full day sailing charter
What's included What's included - alf day sailing tour
What's included What's included - sailing experience
What's included What's included - Coastal sailing
What's included What's included - Snorkeling
What's included What's included - Wildlife encounters
What's included What's included - Scenic anchorages
What's included What's included - Island visits
What's included What's included - Exploration of remote bays and volcanic coastlines
What's included What's included - Experienced skipper
What's included What's included - local homemade meals
What's included What's included - liveaboard experience
What's included What's included - Practice real sailing skills and take control of the helm
What's included What's included - Combine coastal sailing with island visits and on‑land exploration
What's included What's included - free diving option
What's included What's included - Experience true ocean living with an overnight stay at sea
What's included What's included - Spend the night at anchor surrounded by Azores island views
What's included What's included - Sleep on a calm Atlantic bay and wake to a new horizon
What's included What's included - Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay on a classic sailing yatch
What's included What's included - Sail between islands and explore their trails, villages and views
What's included What's included - Combine ocean sailing with authentic on‑shore island discovery
What's included What's included - Step ashore to explore volcanic landscapes and coastal paths
What's included What's included - Take the helm and learn real sailing skills with your skipper
What's included What's included - Join the crew and help navigate iconic Azores
What's included What's included - Meals other than the included onboard drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Alcoholic beverages
What's excluded What's excluded - Towels
What's excluded What's excluded - Transportation to and from the marina
What's excluded What's excluded - Island tours or activities on land
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expenses during island visits
What's excluded What's excluded - Optional gratuities for the skipper
What's excluded What's excluded - Additional marina fees outside the planned route
What's excluded What's excluded - Extra nights on board beyond the booked program
What's excluded What's excluded - Travel insurance
What's excluded What's excluded - Showers and use of marina changing facilities
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets, Smoking
- Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Set sail on a boutique sailing charter from the iconic Marina da Horta, on Faial Island. Enjoy an immersive ocean experience throughout the Central Group of the Azores (Faial, Pico, and São Jorge).
Combine adventure, comfort, and authentic island culture, always guided by an experienced skipper who knows the region intimately.
Choose from a range of options, including a 6-day/5-night sailing journey through some of the most stunning and biodiverse waters of the Atlantic. These expeditions include coastal sailing, snorkeling, wildlife encounters, scenic anchorages, island visits, and the freedom to explore remote bays and volcanic coastlines accessible only by boat.
Opt for a 2-day private charter, a short but unforgettable escape, ideal for couples, families, or small groups wanting a private overnight sailing experience. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day sailing tour, a full day at sea exploring the Faial–Pico channel, swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the dramatic landscapes of the Azores.
For a more relaxed introduction to sailing and the marine life of the region, perfect for guests with limited time, choose a half-day sailing tour.
All experiences are operated aboard a classic Jeanneau Sun Legend 41 ft sailing yacht, offering comfort, safety, and an authentic sailing atmosphere. Group sizes are intentionally small to ensure a personalized and intimate experience.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Horta
- Horta, Açores, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Marina da Horta _ SY Lili Marleen, Cais de Santa Cruz, 9900-017 Horta, Portugal | Meet at Horta Marina – Gate C. Your skipper will welcome you on the pontoon and is easily recognizable by the Salty Planet logo and sailing gear. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to allow time for boarding and the safety briefing.
- Horta, Açores, Portugal