Claim a berth aboard a blue-water sailboat crossing the Atlantic as hands-on crew during the iconic ARC rally. This is the ultimate bucket-list ocean passage — raw, magnificent, and deeply transformative.
What to expect
Join a small team of sailors aboard a blue-water cruising yacht for a 7–21 day transatlantic passage, typically Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Barbados. You'll take helm watches, help with sail trim, cook aboard, and sleep to the rhythm of the sea. The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) surrounds you with a flotilla of like-minded adventurers. Expert skippers brief you fully — no prior sailing experience is required for guest-crew berths.
Good to know
Berths sell out months in advance — the ARC departs Gran Canaria each November. Solo travellers and couples are both catered for. Pack light; offshore kit lists are provided at booking. Confirm your exact departure port and passage length when reserving.