Sailing in the Azores

FULLY BOOKED: the departures of 1 May 2027 and 8 May 2027. The other departures are still available.

A week of sailing among the Azores islands of Faial, São Jorge and Pico: volcanoes, cliffs, whales and the legendary sailing port of Horta, aboard the Kairós.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Faial (Horta) – São Jorge – Pico – Faial
Departure: Horta, Faial
Arrival: Horta, Faial
Airport: Horta (Faial)
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Kairós, 38-metre staysail schooner (2007)

Departures and prices per person

Sat 24 Apr 2027 – Sat 1 May 2027: B cabin € 3,400, A cabin € 3,800
Sat 1 May 2027 – Sat 8 May 2027: B cabin € 3,400, A cabin € 3,800 – FULLY BOOKED
Sat 8 May 2027 – Sat 15 May 2027: B cabin € 3,400, A cabin € 3,800 – FULLY BOOKED
Sat 15 May 2027 – Sat 22 May 2027: B cabin € 3,400, A cabin € 3,800
Sat 22 May 2027 – Sat 29 May 2027: B cabin € 3,400, A cabin € 3,800

Lowest price from € 3,400 per person in a B cabin shared by two.

VOLCANOES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN

The Azores lie in the middle of the Atlantic and are one of the wildest and greenest sailing areas in Europe. You leave from Horta on Faial, the port where ocean sailors from all over the world leave a painting on the harbour wall.

Then the Kairós sails to São Jorge, known for its steep cliffs and green fajãs by the sea, and to Pico, with the highest mountain in Portugal. In spring the chances of dolphins and whales are high.

THE ROUTE

Horta

Boarding in Horta marina and a visit to the famous Peter Café Sport.

São Jorge and Pico

Cliffs, fajãs, vineyards on lava soil and the Pico volcano.

Back to Faial

A last day around Faial and disembarking in Horta.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Kairós is a 38-metre steel staysail schooner, built in 2007 in the style of a classic yacht and designed by Klaus Röder. She carries 556 m² of sail and sails as a passenger ship under the Maltese flag. A permanent crew of six (captain, mate-engineer, bosun, cook and two stewardesses) looks after the ship and after you. With eight cabins and at most twelve guests it feels like sailing on a large private yacht. Six A cabins of 10 to 11 m² have a fixed double bed and a private bathroom with shower cubicle; the two B cabins of 8 to 9 m² have a small double bed or bunk beds and a private bathroom with classic yacht shower. Every cabin has adjustable air conditioning, a wardrobe, towels and a hair dryer. On deck there is plenty of room to sit and sunbathe, below deck a cosy saloon with bar. The pace is relaxed: sailing by day from bay to bay or island to island, with time to swim from the ship, go ashore and enjoy the deck. You are always welcome to help with the sails, but you do not have to. The route is indicative and depends on wind and weather.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those looking for a sailing holiday with the comfort of a boutique hotel: a private cabin with bathroom, good meals on board and a new anchorage every day. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be able to sail?

No. The permanent crew sails the ship; you may help, but you do not have to.

Do we go ashore every day?

Usually, but wind and weather decide the programme. There is also plenty of time to swim from the ship.

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.