2025 Adventure Sailing Itinerary
ARC Rally Atlantic Crossing | Gran Canaria – Saint Lucia
2025 Expeditions
2025 Adventure Sailing takes you to some of the most breathtaking northern latitudes, beginning with a voyage to the Emerald Isle. Kicking off in the Solent, we’ll cross the English Channel and make our way to the rugged shores of Ireland. From there, the adventure continues with The Celtic Way, where we sail from Ireland to Scotland, exploring stunning coastlines and ancient maritime routes. As we head further north, the Islands to Iceland leg brings you to the land of fire and ice, with awe-inspiring landscapes of Scotland and Iceland waiting to be discovered.
Next up, the Vikings and Volcanoes expedition explores Iceland’s unique volcanic terrain. As summer peaks, we chase the endless daylight with Chasing the Midnight Sun, a voyage from Iceland to Norway, before diving deep into the Arctic Explorer trip through the dramatic fjords of the Lofoten Islands. Wild West Norway continues the adventure along Norway’s jagged coastlines, with stunning scenery around every bend. For those seeking to test their mettle on the open ocean, Navigate the North Sea takes you from Norway back to the UK with a taste of classic offshore sailing.
To wrap up the year, sail South ’til the Butter Melts from the UK to the Canary Islands, before embarking on the ARC Rally Atlantic Crossing, a thrilling classic passage from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. You can choose to sail just one of these epic adventures or string together multiple expeditions for the ultimate year of exploration. Whether you join for a single leg or sail from the UK to the Caribbean, 2025 promises to be the best year of your life on the open ocean.
Click on a trip leg (line) below to view a summary, pricing, and details.
Our Crew
In the 2025 adventure sailing season, we’ll have an all-star roster of folks we have worked with before, that we trust. We’ll list them on each individual trip page so you know who you’ll be sailing with.
Sea Dragon
Sea Dragon is an extremely tough 72ft steel yacht that has circumnavigated the world twice. That’s going upwind – or in sailing terms “the wrong direction”! She is designed to keep amateur crew safe in the roughest of conditions for months at a time, and is a great platform to learn on. While no boat is truly comfortable going upwind, Sea Dragon was built for it. She’s the most comfortable boat going to windward in a gale that we’ve ever been aboard. The adventure sailing era suits her well.
The Experience
Sea Dragon is a working expedition vessel. We aim to enable everyone on board to fully participate in all aspects of our voyages. From helming to sail changes, swimming to socializing, cooking and cleaning. We provide a hands-on and immersive environment for learning, adventure, and connecting with your fellow voyagers. Our cuisine is delicious and hearty vegetarian food, and we’re excited to share recipes with you. When we’re at sea, we eat lunch and dinner as a group. This means we can all connect, sharing our stories and plans for the day. Breakfast is an individual affair, powered by freshly ground coffee or loose-leaf tea.
Each crew member gets their own bunk (they may be simple but are extremely comfortable) and storage cubby in a shared cabin. While adventure sailing, we expect everyone to stand watch for 3 hours out of every 9, then have 6 hours of free time. You can sleep, read, chat, or just watch the ocean. On anchor or in port, things vary depending on where we are, but we can always guarantee some adventure. We provide opportunities to snorkel, hike, or explore ashore around scheduled meals throughout each trip on the 2025 adventure sailing itinerary.
