Ocean voyage Falklands – St Helena – Azores

Eight weeks sailing across two oceans: from the Falkland Islands via remote St Helena and across the equator to Horta in the Azores. More than 7,000 nautical miles of true ocean sailing aboard the historic sailing ship Tecla.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Port Stanley (Falklands) – South Atlantic – St Helena – equator – Horta (Faial, Azores)
Departure: Thursday 25 February 2027, 18:00, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Arrival: Tuesday 20 April 2027, 10:00, Horta, Faial (Azores)
Duration: 54 nights
Ship: Tecla, historic two-masted sailing ship (over 100 years old)

Prices per person

Berth in a twin cabin: € 8,250
Youth aged 15–25: € 7,425

Lowest price from € 8,250 per person for a berth in a twin cabin. Young people aged 15 to 25 pay € 7,425.

TWO OCEANS, ONE SHIP

A crossing of this scale is something you do once: almost two months at sea, with the rhythm of the watches, the trade winds and the starry sky. You cross the equator and arrive in Horta, the legendary meeting place of ocean sailors.

Along the way lies St Helena, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world and the place where Napoleon spent his last years. If weather and wind allow, the Tecla stops there.

THE ROUTE

The South Atlantic

From the Falklands the crew finds the southeast trades. Watches are set and life on board finds its rhythm, with albatrosses and petrels around the ship.

St Helena

After three to four weeks the ship approaches St Helena. On a landing you can visit Napoleon's house or climb the famous ladder of 699 steps.

Across the equator

North through the calms around the equator into the northern hemisphere, then onwards with the northeast trades.

Horta in the Azores

In the eighth week you reach Horta on Faial. The ship moors near Peter Café Sport and, like many ocean sailors, the crew may leave a painting on the harbour wall.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Tecla is a historic sailing ship more than a hundred years old, with two wooden masts and six sails. A family has sailed and run her since 2006. On board are four permanent crew and at most twelve guests, so you travel in a small, close-knit group. There are six twin cabins amidships, where the ship is at her steadiest, each with bunk beds and its own shower and toilet. Full board with meals from the ship's cook is included. Guests are expedition crew: you help set sails, take the helm and on longer passages join a watch system, always guided by the permanent crew. No experience is needed; the crew teaches you everything along the way.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those who want to make a real ocean voyage and spend a long time at sea. You must be in good health; no sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Excursions and any landing permits are not included.
• The route depends on wind, weather and ice; the captain decides.
• A landing on St Helena depends on weather and wind.
• Good travel insurance for a long ocean voyage is required.
• 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

How long are we at sea without a port?

The longest legs last several weeks; St Helena is the only planned stop.

Can I sail only part of it?

This voyage is offered as a whole. Ask us about the options.

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.

Tecla

The Tecla is a beautiful sailingship with a tough rig. Together with her crew she explores the remote places. One more accessible than the other. Tecla stands for adventure, nature, wonder and splendor. With this exceptional ship and its exceptional program you are good for a memorable trip.

Sail Training Program

On board the tecla we work with a Sail training program developed by the Dutch Sail Training Association (STAN). This sail training program is not only about learning to sail but uses sailing as a tool for personal development. Trainees on board are encouraged to step out of the comfort zone to experience new things. This applies to all ages! At the end of the trip, long or short, the trainees get a logbook containing the past process and how far they have come. Different skills are developed depending on the length of the trip. These can come in handy in a professional sailing environment as well as outside the maritime world.

Sail training makes sailing that slightly more than an active vacation.