DAY 1 : Praia da Vitoria (Terceira) - Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) (about 15 nautical miles)
Sarah and Kevin will meet you at 10:30 at a café in Praia da Victoria. You will get to know the other passengers and attend a quick briefing before going on the boat. After checking out your cabin, you will be able to explore every corner of the boat. You will have lunch and cast off to set sail for Cabras. This island is perfect for playing the game of adventurers in the caves that served as pirate hideouts, or paddling along the steep cliffs. The crew will take you to spend the evening in Angra do Heroismo, a historic city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner is free.

DAY 2: Angra do Heroismo - Velas (São Jorge) (about 58 nautical miles)
Breakfast, then departure to the dizzying island of São Jorge. Its elongated shape and its numerous fajäs (flat geological formations advancing into the ocean) make it easily distinguishable from the others. Indeed, it is 54 km long and barely 6.9 km wide and has no less than 70 fajäs. Take advantage of this crossing to familiarize yourself with nautical terms, take part in the maneuvers, or take a nap on the deck. You may also have the chance to see dolphins, whales, or other marine mammals. Drop anchor in Velas at the end of the day. Dinner is free.

DAY 3: Velas (São Jorge)
You have free time to visit Velas, a village nestled at the foot of a mountain. You will discover an elegant and soothing public garden, but also Igreja Matriz, the island's mother church built in the 15th century. The crew will advise you what to do according to your desires. We can also arrange car rental in advance if you wish. Dinner is free.

DAY 4: Velas - Horta (Faial) (about 25 nautical miles)
You set sail again in the morning for Faial. You will drop anchor in the south-east of the island in the very colourful Horta marina, the meeting point for yachtsmen crossing the Atlantic. It is also known for its open-air "art gallery" which collects paintings left by the crews for good luck. If you wish, an excursion (optional) to the Capelo peninsula can be proposed to discover the Capelinhos volcano, formed by lava flows. Dinner is free.

DAY 5 : Horta - Lajes do Pico (Pico) (about 25 nautical miles)
Your journey continues to Pico Island. To reach it, you will pass through the Faial canal (which connects Horta to Madalena). You will then walk along the south coast of the island and admire Mount Pico. It is 2351 meters high, making it the highest mountain in the Azores and Portugal. On the road, you may notice the silhouette of sperm whales. You will end the day in Lajes do Pico, a former whaling centre where you will find a museum retracing the history of the whalers. Dinner is free.

DAY 6 : Lajes - Terceira (about 60 nautical miles)
You hoist the sails and start your return trip. Feel free to ask Sarah and Kevin questions to learn more about sailing. They will be delighted to share their passion with you. You will make a stopover on the island of Pico (car rental possible). If the weather permits, you will make a stop at Riberinhas to observe dolphins (not guaranteed). Take advantage of this last evening to watch the sunset from the deck of the boat. Dinner is free. Sail through the night to reach Terceira.

DAY 7: Praia da Vitoria (Terceira)
Your disembarkation is scheduled in the marina of Praia da Vitoria after breakfast.