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Do you like adventure?

Join the crew of a historic sailing ship and be part of a unique adventure

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in all activities on board, learn new things and improve your soft skills

Escape

the routine, get away from your phone and connect with nature

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a truly bonding experience with adventurers from different places

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Adventure trips as an authentic and unique experience. Why?

The ship is absolutely incredible

Made entirely of wood by a group of adventurers. Built to circumnavigate the world. Inspired by 18th century ships. Atyla is the last historic ship to be launched in the Basque Country (Spain). An impressive ship with an incredible history.

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You really sail the ship yourself

When we say that you embark as crew, it is really like that. From the first day you will take the helm, hoist the sails with the other participants, follow the ship’s route on the nautical chart… Regardless of your previous experience.

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A selected crew to guide you

At Atyla we select a crew of adventurers who inspire confidence, friendliness and empathy. In addition, the people who participate in our trips are adventurous, curious and have interesting lives. You come for the ship, but you will love it because of the people.Ā Ship's Crew, Professional Crew, Atyla Sailing Ship, Conficence Warth, Build Trust, Learn, Soft Skills

Learnings that stay with you for life

Our program uses 4 tools from the field of personal development, combined with the unique context of a sailing a traditional ship as part of the crew. This creates moments of learning and deep reflection that would be impossible otherwise, and helps generate new insights and perspectives.

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In touch with nature

We’re on deck to steer the ship, even if it rains. We pay attention to the wind to adjust the sails. The sea splashes the deck when there are waves. Dolphins swim with us. In good weather, we can jump into the water for a swim. And at night we can see the stars without any light pollution.Ā In Touch With Nature, Swimming With Dolphins, Sea Mammals, Sighting Cetaceans, Sunsets, Sunrises, Watching The Stars, Rain, Weather, Ocean Sailing

The challenge is real

The experience also has difficult parts, and we don’t hide them: The sleeping is in group cabins, if the sea is rough you can get seasick for a while, comfort is limited, you have to help with the cleaning… All these, we take as challenges that help to make the experience more authentic and deeper.

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NEW ACTIVITY!
Coastal excursions

  • Short sailing experiences (approx. 3 hours)
  • Accessible to families with children
  • In many of the ports we visit
  • You still might get to set up a sail!
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The ship Atyla and its history

Atyla is a wooden schooner built in the 80’s to circumnavigate the earth following the Magellan-Elcano route. It was built following the designs of the sailing vessels of the XVIII century and it’s now classified as historic.

Today Atyla is the only wooden ship of its kind that does adventure sailing trips internationally.

Want toĀ learn more about this unique sailing vessel?

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More than 2000 people embarked. More than 170 adventure trips done.

Since 2013 in continuous improvement leads to reviews like these:

Frin Wolter
Frin Wolter
12:42 14 Oct 22
Worth every Penny. Not a cruise-ship but an experience for adventurers ! I enjoyed it very much.The crew members are great people, super friendly and helpful. They teach you how to manage everyday... on the boat and are full of advice for life at sea. On Atyla, you are likely to have a once in a lifetime experience, that is challenging but also rewarding.You don't need prior experience to fit in, it can be your first time at sea. You will learn how to steer the boat, climb the masts, pull the ropes, make knots, fishing, deck scrubbing, and much more.read more
Kate C (Kat)
Kate C (Kat)
15:03 13 Jan 22
Atyla is a beautiful ship managed by wonderful people. My 17 year old son went on his own from Canada, this past summer for a UK to Spain sail. Travelling during the pandemic was stressful but... everyone was incredibly helpful and he had an amazing time. We hope you have another fantastic sailing year! ⛵️read more
Marcin Pasek
Marcin Pasek
14:47 10 Jan 22
Best ship, best crew, best friends 😊
Veera Uski
Veera Uski
21:24 31 Jan 19
Atyla is an amazing ship and project going on all year long. In winter they have volunteers to repair the ship and during Summer they teach people of all ages to sail on a traditional sailing ship,... what she is.read more
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Noor A. B.
Noor A. B.
11:06 29 Jul 22
Sin duda alguna es una experiencia inolvidable, te formas en navegación y a la vez personalmente. Es una semana de desconexión, donde conoces personas increíbles disfrutando de la vida a bordo, de la tripulación y de los lugares que vas visitando. Cabe destacar que la tripulación demuestra gran profesionalidad, amabilidad y estÔn a tu disposición en todo momento.
Mauricio Salinas
Mauricio Salinas
13:17 27 Jul 22
Para mi fue una experiencia que superó todas mis expectativas, por lo que aprendí (navegación, y social). La vida en el mar genera unos vínculos especiales, es una capsula atemporal que te permite desarrollar vínculos sin interferencias. Desde lo formal, la relación con los líderes amigable y cordial. Desde que que pisé cubierta me sentí parte eso que es mucho mas que un barco.
Celia
Celia
11:06 27 Jul 22
Es una experiencia inolvidable, la tripulación es simpĆ”tica, amable y encantadora. Conoces a mucha gente de distintas edades, lugares...aprendes sobre navegación, visitas sitios preciosos... Ha sido una semana increĆ­ble.Una experiencia muyyyy recomendable 100% !!! šŸ™‚
IƱigo Leon
IƱigo Leon
12:48 22 Oct 21
Recomiendo quitar el miedo y animarse a formar parte de la tripu del Atyla. Conoceréis gente estupenda, disfrutaréis de la naturaleza como nunca y aprenderéis de navegación a vela.
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Gerry Doria
Gerry Doria
2022-12-12T10:33:50+0000
Vivir completamente en un barco, no "veranear", es una esperiencia que te enseña la esencia de la vida. La verdadera filosofía de la vida. Y en esta... goleta tuve suerte y oportunidad de compartirla. Esta goleta es un recuerdo de una etapa de mi vida que repetiría ahora mismo! Compartí momento inolvidables con una tripulación inigualable!read more
Eric Martínez Anadón
Eric Martínez Anadón
2022-11-29T20:17:27+0000
Excelente experiencia a bordo! La tripulación muy profesional siempre me ha enseñado mucho...Con muchas ganas de volver a bordo y disfrutar de... navegar en esta goleta que tiene una historia tan bonita!Lo recomiendó a discreción!!!read more
Laura Mestre Clemente
Laura Mestre Clemente
2022-11-29T20:06:56+0000
Ha sido un viaje inolbidable, me he sentido como en casa!!! Magnifica tripulación que ha sido muy profesional y ha cuidado mucho de nosotros.Lo... recomiendo a todo el mundo, no importa la edad!Hasta pronto familia!read more
Ethel Rosenfeldt
Ethel Rosenfeldt
2022-11-29T18:42:48+0000
Sailing experience with Atyla was just life changing! Its not only the freedom of the sea, the awesome places visited and the gorgeous ship itself,... but the people on it, running it and experiencing it. The soul of Atyla is its people and they are for life! And of course the most magical food, sail training, playful dolphins, glowing waters (bioluminescence), swimming in random places while anchoring and all the hard work with the loveliest people sums up as the best memories for life. If you are in doubt to choose, then this is your sign and it is time for your Atyla adventure story to tell others!! LOVE LOVE LOVE for this ship and humans! šŸ„°šŸ˜šŸ„°read more
Virginia Sosa Torres
Virginia Sosa Torres
2021-04-06T20:21:51+0000
Excelente experiencia , recomendable 100%, todos los tripulantes muy amables y cercanos, nos explicaron todo muy bien , vistas increƭbles , los niƱos... se lo pasaron en grande y los adultos tambiƩn ! Repetiremos sin duda !read more
Tony Franklin
Tony Franklin
2020-01-07T15:05:36+0000
2020 is looking very promising, four voyages booked so far including one on Atyla of course (Amsterdam to Bremerhaven). Last year’s trip from Bilbao... was so much fun how could I resist another trip on her?read more
Susan Ryan
Susan Ryan
2019-10-28T14:53:11+0000
My son , Charlie went on this ship and it was a trip of a lifetime . He was 15/16 years and I was nervous . The crew were so professional . He made... friends with the girls and boys , learned some sailing and cooking too . At the end of the leg there was a party on shore where he had a great time . I drove through Spain to Cadiz to collect him . He walked off the ship taller and more importantly gained confidence as it was such a positive experience and one of the best decisions I ever made for him . šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘read more
Yngve van der Meeren
Yngve van der Meeren
2019-04-19T22:11:55+0000
Sailed with this ship a few years ago. Great experience, a lot to learn, and an amazing crew
CoastalSafety Uae-Lanka
CoastalSafety Uae-Lanka
2019-04-19T10:37:53+0000
Very special experience onboard a traditional sailing ship. Myself and Wing would have enjoyed this!
Sapi Lekeitio
Sapi Lekeitio
2019-03-28T23:24:03+0000
Agusto en el atyla con toda la tripulacion pirata šŸš¢šŸ»šŸ˜˜
Asier Muguerza
Asier Muguerza
2019-01-01T00:29:25+0000
live the adventure
Rafael Gardeazabal Arana
Rafael Gardeazabal Arana
2018-10-05T09:30:32+0000
Simplemente espectacular.
Rebeca Iglesias
Rebeca Iglesias
2018-09-19T22:07:07+0000
Agradecer a toda la tripulación por su buen hacer y el buen trato que nos dieron, nosotros disfrutamos un montón del pasein en el Atyla hoy en Gijón... (primer viaje por mar de esta servidora).... e incluso quedamos con las ganas de mÔs ! 😊read more
Menno Vis
Menno Vis
2018-08-07T12:31:11+0000
Really great, unbelievable
Ramona Deerfield
Ramona Deerfield
2018-07-20T21:45:30+0000
Beautiful ship and very fun and kind crew. ATYLA has been family built and run ever since and you can feel that sheā€˜s very well loved ļæ½
Ant Ay
Ant Ay
2018-05-20T17:30:19+0000
FaƱch Reulier
FaƱch Reulier
2018-05-05T14:06:08+0000
very nice ship ! when will you be back to brest ? to see you again?
Maialen Kltzkrt
Maialen Kltzkrt
2018-04-27T12:18:07+0000
Espectacular proyecto,mejores personas y mucho amor y respeto! Experiencias recomendadisimas para la vida, el alma. Vernos mƔs allƔ de lo que somos.... Gracias Atyla!read more
Luis Eduardo Llorente Molina
Luis Eduardo Llorente Molina
2018-03-10T15:38:25+0000
Peter Loschko
Peter Loschko
2018-03-08T22:00:45+0000
It's not only the Sailing, but as well that people learn more about themselves, what they can achieve and even how to help to reach it (on your own... or with help).For the sailing: just unforgettable experience. �����read more
Veera Suki
Veera Suki
2018-03-08T16:17:16+0000
Thomas Warmuth
Thomas Warmuth
2018-02-23T22:01:45+0000
Marian Verzo
Marian Verzo
2017-11-11T04:52:47+0000
Mysti SoThen
Mysti SoThen
2017-11-07T20:56:45+0000
Erin Densmore
Erin Densmore
2017-08-09T21:28:37+0000
Lucas Keltjens
Lucas Keltjens
2017-07-07T12:27:27+0000
Natxo De La Serna
Natxo De La Serna
2017-07-06T09:04:05+0000
BP Gonzalo
BP Gonzalo
2017-06-26T10:03:27+0000
The best way to share great experiences with great people. Everyday is a new adventure onboard.Stop thinking about it and join the next trip!!
Hans Müller
Hans Müller
2017-06-03T11:05:13+0000
Elena Ruiz De Zarate Ruiz de Austri
Elena Ruiz De Zarate Ruiz de Austri
2017-05-31T19:03:50+0000
Remedios Hernandez Montero
Remedios Hernandez Montero
2017-05-22T08:14:31+0000
Mamen Vicente Jimenez
Mamen Vicente Jimenez
2017-05-22T01:31:03+0000
Sueño con volver!!! No se pueden contar las sensaciones y experiencias a bordo de esta magnifica, única e irrepetible goleta. Hay que navegar en... ella, ver los amaneceres y quedarte atonit@ cuando los delfines te sonríen desde la proa. Compartir con gente maravillosa las horas de guardia mientras tomas un café y charlas de.... lo que quierasUna esperiencia única. Doy Fe!!!!read more
Ann O. Andersson
Ann O. Andersson
2017-05-21T20:24:13+0000
ATYLA, Obra maestra de ESTEBAN VICENTE, CapitÔn, carpintero y artista. No hay otra goleta igual, es una experiencia única! Enhorabuena si consigues... navegar con ella!read more
Lucia Vicente
Lucia Vicente
2017-05-21T17:13:28+0000
Chrzczonowicz Martynka
Chrzczonowicz Martynka
2017-04-27T08:32:16+0000
Edurne Arrasate Lauzirika
Edurne Arrasate Lauzirika
2017-04-23T17:59:35+0000
El pasado lunes nuestro hijo Odei embarcó en el Atyla con ganas de iniciar su aventura pero preocupado de si se encontraría cómodo durante la... travesìa.... Hoy q ha llegado a Oporto, no quiere desembarcar y le encantaría seguir en el Atyla. Así que no me queda otra que agradeceros enormemente el haber conseguido que se sienta como en casa.Eskerrik asko!!!!!read more
Antoine Langford
Antoine Langford
2017-04-09T16:21:20+0000
Bon voyage a vous ..BientƓt Boston
Rodrigo Manu El Otero
Rodrigo Manu El Otero
2017-04-08T12:46:36+0000
Marcos Ferrer
Marcos Ferrer
2017-04-06T19:14:05+0000
Marko Ličko
Marko Ličko
2017-04-06T09:30:10+0000
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