The Spring Crossing

Canary Islands • Madeira • Morocco • Balearic Islands

The Trip

Come chase the sun.

Our crossings are the most ambitious trips we run. In the spring we spend sixteen days heading from Tenerife back to Mallorca, by sea. The route takes in the eastern Canary Islands, crosses open ocean to Madeira, stops for a few days on the Moroccan coast, and passes through the Strait of Gibraltar before the final stretch into the Balearics.

This one is harder. Longer ocean legs, more exposure, and a route that asks more of everyone on board. A small crew, one skipper who knows these waters, and over two weeks that tend to stay with people for a long time.

You don't need experience. You do need curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to participate.

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The Essentials.

Everything you need to know before you come aboard.

Fourteen days. Tenerife to Mallorca, by sea.
The trip starts in the Canary Islands and heads north, stopping first in Madeira — one of the most dramatic islands in the Atlantic, and one most people never make it to. A few days ashore exploring waterfalls, clifftop paths, and the kind of landscape that stops you mid-sentence.
The open Atlantic comes next. Long watches, big skies, thousands of stars. No coast in sight. Just open ocean and the feeling, quiet but undeniable, that you're actually doing this.
From there the boat reaches the Moroccan coast — a few days exploring the coastal cities, the markets, and Chefchaouen up in the mountains. Then the Strait of Gibraltar, one of the most famous passages in sailing, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and the currents run hard. You cross it under sail.
The Spanish coastline opens up and the Mediterranean stretches out ahead. By the time Mallorca appears on the horizon, it feels exactly like the start of summer. Because it is.
Total distance: roughly 1,500 nautical miles.
We cap each trip at 7 guests — it keeps things small in the right way. Easy to connect, easy to settle in, and you actually feel like part of the crew.
Captain Joaquin was born and raised between the Canary and Balearic Islands and has been sailing these waters his entire life. He knows the islands the way most people know their own neighbourhood — the anchorages that don't appear on maps, the crossings worth timing for, the ones worth waiting out. Consider him your insider, your instructor, and your reason for not worrying about a thing.
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A well-equipped bluewater sailing yacht, chosen for offshore passages and for living comfortably at sea. Depending on the trip and group size, boats range from 46 to 54 feet — all monohulls, all set up properly for the kind of sailing we do.
Space, stability, and everything you need on board.
Note: Hard suitcases don’t work well on sailboats — soft bags only. We’ll send a full packing guide after booking.
€2,300 per person reserves your spot in a shared cabin for fourteen days. (Roughly €164 per day)
What's included:
- Onboard accommodation with fresh bed linens and towels
- All safety equipment
- Diesel costs
- Marina fees
- Paddleboards and snorkelling equipment
- A crew of up to 7 people, typically aged 20–35
- Access to a group WhatsApp before departure
- Surprise activities along the way
Dietary requirements: Let us know when you enquire and we’ll plan accordingly.
Not included:
- International flights
- Airport transfers to and from the marina
- Meals on board — grocery costs are shared and cooking is split between the crew
- Restaurant meals ashore
- Onshore accommodation where applicable
- Alcohol and personal spending
We've had first-timers who'd never set foot on a boat and sailors who've crossed oceans. Everyone finds their place. The captain handles navigation, your job is to show up, stay curious, and take part however feels right.
That might mean learning to handle the sails, taking a turn on the helm, or simply being the person who makes sure everyone has a drink in hand at sunset. All of it counts.
The more you want to learn, the more we'll teach you. There's no pressure either way.
That said, the Spring Crossing is a different kind of trip. Open ocean, longer passages, nights at sea. Most people love it. But if you've never been on a boat before and you're unsure how your body handles motion, it might be worth starting with the Canaries or Mallorca first. Not because you can't do it, but because your first time offshore is better when you already know you love being on the water.
Leaving Tenerife in spring means longer days, warming conditions, and the feeling that the season is moving in the right direction. That said, the Atlantic is the Atlantic. Pack a layer for the open ocean passages and be ready for whatever the weather decides.
We sail with the weather, not against it. The route adapts based on conditions — some days are long passages, others are lazy anchorages, and occasionally the plan changes because the wind had a better idea. What we don't do is sail when it isn't safe. Joaquin makes conservative calls. If something doesn't feel right, we wait.
All boats carry full offshore safety equipment including life jackets, flares, life rafts, an EPIRB, and a stocked first aid kit. Safety briefings happen before departure.
A note on seasickness: Most people find their sea legs after a day or two. Come prepared — pharmacies across Spain stock Biodramina, and we recommend the caffeinated version.
Ready to go? Fill out the interest form and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours to confirm availability and answer any questions.
Prefer to talk first? Reach out — we’re happy to help you decide if it’s the right fit.
How it works:
- 50% deposit to secure your spot
- Remaining balance due before departure (we’ll confirm timing)
Cancellation:
- 30+ days before: full refund
- Within 30 days: deposit non-refundable
If we ever cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to move to another date.
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Outline of the route on a map starting in Tenerife, stopping in Madeira, Morocco, The Strait of Gibraltar, Island hoping in the balearics and finally to Mallorca

How the trip unfolds.

01 Departure

Island hopping through the Canaries.

We meet in Tenerife, do a group grocery shop, get settled on board and head out. The first few days are spent exploring the smaller eastern islands before the route turns north — untouched, quiet, and about as far from a tourist trail as you can get. Good sailing, good company, and the Atlantic opening up.

02 The Atlantic

Out into the open ocean.

The coast drops away and there's nothing ahead but open water. Long watches, big skies, more stars than you've ever seen. This is the part most people say they didn't expect to love as much as they did — just the boat, the crew, and the ocean.

03 Madeira & Morocco

Off the boat and into the wild.

Two very different stops, both worth getting off the boat for. Madeira first — dramatic cliffs, jungle hikes, and waterfalls that are hard to believe. Then Morocco — the coastal cities, the markets, Chefchaouen up in the mountains. No real agenda. Just see where the day goes.

04 Arrival

Chasing the sun into the Mediterranean.

You cross the Strait of Gibraltar — one of the most famous passages in sailing — and from there the Mediterranean opens up. The water changes colour almost immediately. The Spanish coastline stretches ahead, the days are warm, and Mallorca is waiting. By the time you arrive, summer has arrived.

Three people standing on a rocky shore next to water, with two of them throwing water into the air and smiling, while a woman on the left looks on. There are trees and a rocky cliff in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A woman taking a selfie with a selfie stick on a boat, with the ocean in the background and the boat's deck in the foreground.

Two women sitting on rocks in front of a waterfall, smiling and looking at each other, with water spray and greenery in the background.

Two men and two women sailing on a boat with a black canopy, with the sun setting or rising in the background over the water.

Smiling woman in a red jacket standing on a boat, pointing upward, seen through a hatchway with a flag featuring a crown and a red and white background in the background.

A woman in a bikini and sun hat standing on a large rock in a mountainous landscape with green trees and a blue sky.

Two men on a boat holding a large fish, smiling, with the ocean in the background.

A waterfall flowing down through lush green foliage and rocks in a forest.

Scene of a street in a town with buildings painted in blue and white, people walking and browsing shops, mountainous landscape in the background.

A man with curly hair, wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed straw hat, a t-shirt, and shorts, is barefoot and standing in front of a small truck with an open back on a dirt road. Behind him, there is a cliffside with green vegetation and a cloudy sky o

Two people sitting on the edge of a boat, enjoying the ocean, with one smiling and wearing sunglasses and a straw hat, the other looking down, both in swimwear.

Group of people relaxing on rocks in a stream near a waterfall, surrounded by greenery and trees in a natural outdoor setting.

A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a black jacket, standing with his hands in his pockets, looking to the left, against a pale blue sky. Part of a person's face is visible in the foreground on the right side of the image, slightly blurred.

Two men are on a sailboat, one sitting and smiling at the camera, the other standing behind the wheel, looking up and smiling, with mountains and water in the background.

People walking down outdoor stairs in a colorful, Mediterranean-style town with white and blue buildings, laundry hanging, and potted plants.

Two people sailing on a boat in the ocean; one man and one woman, steering the boat and enjoying the moment with clear blue sky and some clouds in the background.

Close-up of a smiling man with a beard and short hair, wearing a white T-shirt, a necklace with a seashell and other charms, standing near a marina with boats and a cloudy sky in the background.

Display of various tropical fruits at a market stand, including dragon fruits, papayas, passion fruits, apples, mangoes, and other assorted fruits in baskets and on a striped tablecloth.

You’ll love this trip if...

You want to kick off summer properly and a two-week Atlantic crossing feels like the most incredible way to do it.
You're an adventurer at heart and the idea of the open ocean, Moroccan mountains, and jungle hikes all in the same trip makes complete sense.
You're happy going somewhere without a fixed plan and figuring out what happens when you get there.
You want a good story. The kind that covers more ground than most people manage in a year.