Charter a private berth on a handpicked blue-water yacht sailing from the Canary Islands through Cape Verde to Martinique — a 3,000-nautical-mile downwind passage that defines the Atlantic sailing dream. Unhurried, intimate, and utterly transformative.
What to expect
You join a vetted skipper and small crew for a passage that typically lasts 18–25 days depending on wind. Days are spent trimming sails, reading, watching dolphins ride the bow wave, and learning celestial navigation. Cape Verde stopover allows a half-day ashore in Mindelo before the final push to Martinique. Nights at sea, far from any light pollution, are among the most spectacular on earth.
Good to know
Departures are typically November–January to catch the trade winds. Confirm exact departure port and dates directly with Sailwiz; listings update seasonally. Pack light — 10 kg soft bag recommended. Factor in repatriation flights from Martinique (FDF).