• Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
  • Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores
Azores / Portugal

Sailing course and marine wildlife in the Azores

Réf : PZUMEK

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Sailing
  • Duration
    10 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Azores / Portugal
  • Age
    From 12 - 70 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    122.9 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Discover the Azores in a unique way with a 10-day sailing course . Led by a professional skipper-instructor , this adventure is for all sea enthusiasts, from the curious beginner to the sailor seeking independence .

Aboard the Mangareva , a comfortable, fast, and safe Oceanis 473 sailboat, you'll sail with a small crew of up to 6 trainees . Actively involved in your sailing experience , you'll learn to prepare the boat , plan a route according to the weather, and choose the best anchorages in the heart of this pristine archipelago.

Each day combines intensive practical training with theoretical instruction. You'll refine your sailing and motoring maneuvers , fine-tune your boat's settings, and master piloting while learning essential safety procedures and lifesaving tips for life on board . In addition to maritime training, this cruising voyage offers an exceptional opportunity to observe marine wildlife found nowhere else in the world . It's an ideal immersive experience for acquiring the skills necessary for future freedom at sea, far from traditional tourist routes.

The highlights

  • A sailing course in the middle of the Atlantic
  • Training adapted for all levels
  • An extraordinary nature
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Beginner

Levels

Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

The expert's opinion

This is a course for all levels, from level 1 to 3; you'll feel right at home.

In figures

Sailing

  • Average duration/day: 6h30

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 2h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Etienne
Etienne

Gentle yet original, with a quirky sense of humor, he does things his own way. Etienne left home at 18 to train as a sailing instructor and has only returned to land between voyages since then… A former regatta sailor, Etienne spent six years training skippers in Brittany and then the Cyclades. He has also delivered boats and mentored trainees on several transatlantic crossings. Enough to refresh your memory or boost your skills! Calm and patient, Etienne shares his expertise with passion and personalizes the course content to meet each individual's expectations and goals. He always finds the perfect balance between technical development and enjoyable sailing.

Management

Security

Safety on board a sailboat is paramount. From the very beginning of the course, you will be made aware of safety at sea by learning about all the necessary equipment (how life jackets work and are used, flares, radio communication, etc.).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
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    Boarding & Handover

    • Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Terceira


    Welcome from 6pm at the Terceira marina. Settle in on board, discover the boat and crew, and get acquainted with the week's program. Safety briefing, onboard organization, and a friendly dinner to kick off the adventure.

    Day 1

Note

Sailing with Nerida, the program is created in consultation with the crew, taking into account their expectations and the weather conditions.

Accommodation

🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
  • 🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10
🚢 Sailing cruise ship - Days 1 to 10

Layout & comfort

4 double cabins

Comfortable berths for 6 passengers

Large square

2 toilets, port and starboard

2 bathrooms with freshwater showers

1 outdoor shower

Access

Departure
Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Day 10 - 10h00

The port is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isTerceira Or

It is possible to reach the marina by bus and taxi; the airport is small, which facilitates transit.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Supervision of the stay and sailing training by a professional skipper-instructor
  2. Chartering the sailboat and accommodation on board
  3. Loan of fins, masks and snorkels for snorkeling explorations
  4. The sheets

The price does not include

  1. The onboard kitty of €30/day (provisions, port fees, fuel) - mandatory and payable on site
  2. Access to the place of stay

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Laura team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Laura team

• 4 stays

Founded in 2026 by Étienne, a certified skipper-instructor with eight years of experience, our local expert is a new sailing school operating in the Azores in the summer and the Canary Islands in the winter. Joined by Laura for management, he and his team offer trips in French and English focused on travel and learning. Ideal for 30-45 year olds, beginners or those seeking independence, the agency is partnering with Decathlon Travel to strengthen its offerings before launching combined watersports or freediving packages.

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