Sail South through the Bay of Biscay | UK – Canary Islands

17 October – 6 November 2025 | $6995

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This trip is a mixture of offshore passage making and exploring some North Atlantic islands! We’ll start in Portsmouth in the UK, cross the Bay of Biscay, and end in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. If ocean sailing in many different thrilling conditions is what you’d like to experience, then this is the adventure for you.

The itinerary is largely going to be subject to weather and although we have plenty of time built into the trip for waiting for the ideal forecast, it does mean that the exact dates and ports of this trip will most likely change. There is a distinct possibility of a different itinerary/ timing on the south coast of the UK, or of needing to omit a stop in either the Ilhas Selvagens or Tenerife, depending on weather. The itinerary below is just one example of the many variations this trip could take.

When our forecast opens up we’ll set sail on our ocean crossing beyond the Bay of Biscay, and on to the subtropical Portuguese island of Madeira. You’ll have time to take in a bit of Madeira – there’s gorgeous hiking, famous street toboggans in Funchal, or you could just sit back and enjoy some down time after a challenging passage. If the weather looks calm enough, we could stop at the wildlife refuge of Selvagem Grande, which is part of the archipelago of Ilhas Selvagens. The weather will continue to warm in the final few days sailing south to the Canary Islands. 

Please note that this sailing expedition requires you to be in good physical health and reasonably fit. Activities involve moderate to strenuous exertion, including extended hours awake and difficult physical environment to evolve in. If you have any medical conditions, recent injuries, concerns about your fitness level, or answer “yes” to any of the questions in the medical form, please contact us before booking. We take safety very seriously.

Key Details

• Distance: 1700 nautical miles
• Cost: $6995
• Date: Oct 17 – Nov 6, 2025 (21 Days, 20 Nights)
• Start: Portsmouth, UK
• End: Lanzarote, Canary Islands

For more details on the trip, please explore the drop down menus at the bottom of the page.

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Portsmouth, UK
Arrive at Sea Dragon between 1500-1700.

Day 2: Boat/safety briefings
We’ll spend the day going through boat/safety briefings, getting well orientated with Sea Dragon. By the evening we’ll have moved across the Solent to Cowes on the Isle of Wight. 

Days 3-4: To Falmouth
Sail the English Channel on an overnight passage to Falmouth, a maritime town oozing with character.

Day 5: Set sail
Weather forecast depending, this could be the day we slip lines and head offshore.

Days 6-12: On passage
From Sea Dragon showing what she was made for in the Bay of Biscay, to cracking out the cruising chute as we sail on down to Madeira: this is sure to be an awesome ocean passage.

Day 13: Explore Madeira
Stretch your legs and hike the lush mountains, catch a wild toboggan ride down the hills, or chill out on the beach.

Day 14: Sail to Ilhas Selvagens
After a couple nights on the dock and enjoying being in port, we’ll drop lines and point our bow SE. This will be an overnight passage. 

Day 15: Arrive Selvagem Grande 
The wonder and remoteness of this island is apparent immediately. This special stop gives the opportunity to walk around the island to see the flora and fauna in a place virtually uninhabited. The last time we visited, we were extremely grateful for the guided tour from the posted ranger. Spend the night at anchor.

Day 16: Selvagem Grande and Departure for Tenerife
After having the morning to wander ashore or take a nice swim, we’ll up anchor and set sail for Tenerife. It will be a short overnight sail on this leg of our North Atlantic islands journey!

Day 17: Arrive Tenerife
This island will be dramatically different from Selvagem Grande and be ‘bright lights, big city’ in comparison with its vibrant waterfront full of shops and restaurants. Spend the night on the dock.

Day 18: Explore Tenerife 
Take the day to explore further from the waterfront. Hike near El Tiede, visit one of the oldest Draco trees in the world, or ride bikes. There are so many different areas to explore.

Day 19: Sail to Lanzarote
It will be an overnight sail to our final island of the trip. One last passage to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of time at sea.

Day 20: Arrive Lanzarote
We’ll arrive on the dock and have the evening to explore the city. There are many restaurants to visit on this last night together.

Day 21: Departure Sea Dragon
Plan to depart the boat by 0900.

The deposit is only $500. It’s non-refundable. If you can no longer make it, or if we need to cancel or modify the trip we will either refund your deposit or apply it to a different trip. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip begins. Please review the crew contract.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us. You can also schedule a call with us too.