Milemaker Sète – Lisbon

A week at sea from Sète in southern France through the Strait of Gibraltar to Lisbon, at a reduced price. Ideal for building sea miles and really getting to know life on board the four-masted schooner Santa Maria Manuela.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Sète – Gulf of Lion – Balearic Sea – Strait of Gibraltar – Lisbon
Departure: Saturday 24 April 2027, Sète, France
Arrival: Saturday 1 May 2027, Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Santa Maria Manuela, four-masted schooner from 1937

Prices per person

Berth in a shared cabin (bunk): € 735
Bunk-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 875
Double-bed cabin, per person sharing: € 1,102

Lowest price from € 735 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.

BUILDING SEA MILES AT A LOW PRICE

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.

For those who love the sea, such a passage is special: under way day and night, standing watch with the crew, past the entire Spanish coast and the transition from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic at Gibraltar.

THE ROUTE

Sète

You board in Sète, on the Languedoc coast.

Along the Spanish coast

South-west across the Gulf of Lion and along the Balearics and the Spanish east coast.

Gibraltar

Through the Strait of Gibraltar onto the Atlantic, one of the busiest and most beautiful straits in the world.

Lisbon

North along the Algarve and up the Tagus to Lisbon, under the 25 de Abril bridge.

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 build sea miles, gain practical experience or simply enjoy long stretches at sea, at a keen price.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Because the schedule is fixed, there are normally no stops.
• 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 cheaper?

It is a repositioning voyage on which the ship mainly uses its engine to reach Lisbon on time.

Will we sail at all?

When the wind is favourable, the sails are set.

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.