Milemaker Cádiz – Lisbon

Two nights at sea from Cádiz in Andalusia along the Algarve to Lisbon, at a very low price. The shortest and most affordable way to get to know the four-masted schooner Santa Maria Manuela.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Cádiz – Gulf of Cádiz – Algarve – Cape St Vincent – Lisbon
Departure: Wednesday 4 August 2027, Cádiz, Spain
Arrival: Friday 6 August 2027, Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 2 nights
Ship: Santa Maria Manuela, four-masted schooner from 1937

Prices per person

Berth in a shared cabin (bunk): € 340
Bunk-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 385
Double-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 500

Lowest price from € 340 per person for a berth in a shared cabin. A cabin for yourself, a master cabin or a family cabin for three to four people is also possible; ask us for the price.

A SHORT INTRODUCTION

This is a repositioning voyage: the ship has to reach its next cruising area on time and therefore travels mainly under engine, unless the wind allows sailing. That is why a lower price applies.

Combine this short trip with a city break in Cádiz, one of the oldest cities in Europe, or with the ocean voyage from Lisbon to the Azores that follows.

THE ROUTE

Cádiz

Board in the old port city on a peninsula in the Atlantic.

Along the Algarve

West across the Gulf of Cádiz and along the Portuguese south coast.

Cape St Vincent

Around the south-western tip of Europe and north.

Lisbon

Up the Tagus to Lisbon.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Santa Maria Manuela is a 68-metre steel four-masted schooner, built in 1937 for the Portuguese cod fishery off Newfoundland and Greenland, the famous White Fleet. After a thorough restoration she has been sailing again since 2010, now with guests. Every cabin has its own bathroom with shower: shared cabins with bunks for four to six people (separate for men and women), cabins with a bunk bed or a double bed, and spacious master cabins for two to four people. A permanent crew sails the ship; you are always welcome to help, but you do not have to. You can help hoist and trim the sails, take the helm, learn knots or climb the mast under supervision. If you prefer to rest, find a spot on deck or in the bowsprit net. Meals are provided on board and eaten together.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those who want to find out whether a sea voyage suits them, at a minimal price.

GOOD TO KNOW

• You can reach Cádiz via Seville or Jerez airport.
• No sailing experience is needed; the crew explains everything.
• The ship sails under the Portuguese flag and the language on board is English.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Travel to the port of departure and home from the port of arrival is not included.
• Ideally arrive a day before departure: the ship cannot wait for late arrivals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is this voyage so cheap?

It is a short repositioning voyage on which the ship mainly uses its engine.

Can I continue to the Azores?

Yes, the ocean voyage from Lisbon to São Miguel leaves the day after arrival.

Do I have to help with the sailing?

No. Help is welcome but never compulsory; the permanent crew sails the ship.

Does every cabin have its own bathroom?

Yes. All cabins on board, including the shared cabins, have their own bathroom with shower.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.

The Tall Ship Santa Maria Manuela is a four-mast sailing ship built in 1937. This sailingship has a rich history as a cod fishing vessel and sailed mainly in the northern Atlantic ocean. Today you can sail on a cruise in modern comfort. The ship has been thoroughly restored in 2010 thanks to its new owner, the Portuguese group Grupo Jerónimo Martins. With a capacity of up to 50 guests, the sailing ship offers wonderful sailing trips worldwide.