Transatlantic France-Brazil on a traditional sailboat

Your cruise

Climb aboard a traditional sailboat for an extraordinary adventure. The goal is to cross the Atlantic to the other continent!

Program 2024 - 2025 :
- From 01/12/24 to 14/01/25 - Transatlantic one-way trip "Paimpol, France" → "Ilhéus, Brazil" (approx. 45 days) - €4815/person.
- From 01/16/25 to 03/15/25 - Transatlantic return trip "Ilhéus, Brazil" → "Brest, France" (approx. 59 days) - €5959/person.
- From 01/12/24 to 15/03/25 - Double transatlantic "France ↔ Brazil", round trip (105 days) - 8840€/person → Contact us.

Your possible stops during this cruise

Experience an extraordinary adventure on a Transatlantic France-Brazil crossing on a traditional sailboat.
The itineraries presented below are for information only. Depending on weather conditions, the dates and ports of call of the transatlantic may be modified.

⛵ Transatlantic outward journey from Paimpol in France to Ilhéus in Brazil:
stage 1 - Embarkation in Paimpol, France (December 1, 2024)
Rendezvous at the port of Paimpol in Brittany at 9:00 a.m. to board the traditional sailboat. after settling aboard and a safety briefing, you'll set sail! A gentle start to the transatlantic journey as you sail along the Brittany coast, with a possible stopover in Camaret-sur-mer. This will allow you to wait for a weather window for the big crossing.

stage 2 - Heading for the Canaries
It's D-Day, time to get ready for the big crossing! The goal is to reach the Canary Islands. In principle, stopovers last between 1 and 3 days. Take advantage of these stopovers to take a break, recharge your batteries and discover some of the destination's secrets. Of course, don't forget to stock up on food and provisions.
NB: depending on weather conditions, the winds may encourage you to head straight for Cape Verde without passing through the Canaries.

stage 3 - Heading for Cape Verde
Resume navigation towards the famous Cape Verde. A symbolic last stop in the Northern Hemisphere.

stage 4 - Crossing the equator
on board, the dignitaries (those who have already crossed the imaginary line) will offer you a special ceremony to celebrate this crossing. On the program: emotion, laughter and, of course, a drink in tribute to Neptune!

stage 5 - Land in sight!
Gradually after the "doldrums" (the inter-tropical convergence zone), the seabirds will reappear, the water will change color and the land will reveal itself...

stage 6 - Landing at Ilhéus, Brazil
You'll reach land in mid-January 2025 (estimate as of 14/01/2025 - 7:00 pm), having covered almost 4750 nautical miles, or nearly 8800 kilometers! Disembarkation will take place in Ilhéus, Brazil (south of Salvador). Once there, a new adventure begins with a visit to a cocoa plantation, the discovery of a chocolate factory and the loading of 10 tons of cocoa for the return crossing.
Practical information: after arrival, you can stay on board for one or two nights (at no extra cost) to organize your return to dry land.

Parties aboard the traditional sailing ship:
During the transatlantic crossing, you'll be sure to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day. On the festive menu: a meal worthy of New Year's Eve, complete with champagne! And with THE question on everyone's lips: "Is Santa Claus coming?" Mystery... See you on board to find out 😉 | PS: there's no fireplace on the boat.

Sailing aboard the traditional sailboat:
During the crossing, you'll be active on board: maneuvering the sails, night watches, learning astronomical navigation, taking temperature readings... And much more. a first experience at sea is highly recommended for this type of crossing.


⛵ Transatlantic return journey from Ilhéus in Brazil to Brest in Brittany:
stage 1 - Embarkation in Ilhéus, Brazil (January 16, 2025)
Rendezvous at the port of Ilhéus in Brazil at 9:00 a.m. to board the traditional sailboat. after settling in and a safety briefing, you'll set sail accompanied by 10 tons of cocoa, just like a tall ship!

stage 2 - Heading for the Fernando de Noronha Islands
This is the start of the adventure at sea, as you sail along the coast of Brazil with the prevailing winds and currents of your direction.
NB: depending on weather conditions, the winds may prompt you to head straight for Guiana without passing through the Fernando de Noronha islands.

stage 3 - Crossing the equator
on board, the dignitaries (those who have already crossed the imaginary line) will offer you a special ceremony to celebrate this crossing. On the program: emotion, laughter and, of course, a drink in tribute to Neptune!

stage 4 - French Guiana
You'll continue sailing to French Guiana for a stopover, usually lasting between 1 and 3 days. Take advantage of these stopovers to take a break, recharge your batteries and discover some of the destination's secrets. Of course, don't forget to stock up on food and provisions.

stage 5 - Martinique
You'll then set sail again for beautiful Martinique. Departure point for the long crossing!

stage 6 - The Azores
It's D-Day, time to get ready for the big crossing! The aim is to reach the Azores archipelago. Once there, a new goal will be set to continue the transatlantic journey. To reach Brest in Brittany.

stage 7 - Landing in Brest, France
You'll reach terra firma in mid-March 2025 (estimate as at 15/03/2025 - 6:00 pm), having covered some 1,150 nautical miles, or almost 21,000 kilometers! Disembarkation will take place in Brest, Brittany.
Practical information: after arrival, you can stay on board for one or two nights (at no extra cost) to organize your return to dry land.

Sailing aboard the traditional sailboat :
During the crossing, you'll be active on board: maneuvering the sails, night watches, learning astronomical navigation, taking temperature readings... And much more. a first experience at sea is highly recommended for this type of crossing.