ARC Transatlantic (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers)

Your cruise

Set sail with a professional crew for an unforgettable transatlantic voyage!
Cross the Atlantic as part of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), a series of rallies that bring together more than 300 sailboats. Both amateurs and professionals take part in these 20-day transatlantic voyages.

The professional crew invites you to join them for the first leg, setting sail from Lorient to get you sea-acclimated and sail for 10 days to the Canary Islands, where the races begin.
You’ll then take turns on watch (about 8 hours a day) and work out the logistics of life on board with the other participants (catering, etc.) before the big departure. A transatlantic crossing is a true challenge—a once-in-a-lifetime feat that’s attracting more and more adventurers.
Embarking on these voyages means becoming part of a crew of 10 amateur sailors led by 2 professional sailors, aboard a 21-meter monohull. These demanding crossings require everyone to pitch in with the boat’s operations and, of course, to work together as a team!

Your possible stops during this cruise

The transatlantic voyages we offer are trips that you can join, either in full or in part. Arrival dates and voyage durations are approximate.
For greater flexibility, book a return flight with a flexible schedule or one that can be changed.

ARC on a Challenge 67 tall ship: November 5, 2026 – December 11, 2026 – €8,200 per person, all-inclusive
LEG 1: LORIENT → LAS PALMAS: November 5, 2026 → November 16, 2026 (10 days) – €2,350 per person
Departing from Lorient, you’ll board the sailboat for 10 intense days of offshore sailing (crew members arrive the day before departure). During this first leg, you’ll be assigned sailing watches. The sailboat does not use an autopilot or a furling system. You’ll truly be challenged by offshore sailing! For those hoping to participate in the ARC, this is an excellent way to get your bearings on board! For everyone else, these 10 days are ideal for experiencing the intense thrills of sailing and honing your navigation skills.

STAGE 2: LAS PALMAS → SAINT LUCIA: 11/22/2026 → 12/11/2025 (approximately 20 days) - €5,850 per person
We’ll be waiting for you in Las Palmas. A week of festivities will follow before the big start of the transatlantic race. Make the most of the pre-race atmosphere!!
A festival village will be set up for a week, and entertainment events will take place before the big start.
On D-Day, 300 sailboats and 1,800 crew members from 20 different countries will set sail. You’ll then set off on a 20-day crossing (this is an estimate—it will depend on the trade winds). You’ll disembark in Saint Lucia after crossing the Atlantic. With this extraordinary challenge etched in your memory, you’ll be able to catch a flight back to France.

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean remains an adventure. Transatlantic crossings have become more accessible in recent years, but they’re still the feat of a lifetime—one we can’t wait to share with you.