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Trips 2021
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Easter trip 1: Bilbao – Gijón (IN SPANISH)
650€ / 850€Embarkation: 27th of March at 13:00 — Bilbao
Disembarkation: 1st of April at 11:00 — Gijón
Enjoy the Easter holidays on a breathtaking sailing ship!
On this first trip, we’ll sail along the Biscay Bay, with a stop in the astonishing beach of San Sebastian. Once in Gijón, we'll go for dinner at a cider restaurant. -
Easter trip 2: Gijón – Bilbao (IN SPANISH)
650€ / 850€Embarkation: 1st of April at 15:00 — Gijón
Disembarkation: 5st of April at 12:00 — Bilbao
Enjoy the Easter holidays on a breathtaking sailing ship!
This second trip will take us from Asturias back to the Basque Country, with a stop at anchor somewhere along the way (maybe Laredo, Santander, Luanco or Avilés). -
Bilbao-Bilbao (Short + IN SPANISH)
490€ / 650€Embarkation: 7th of April at 13:00 — Bilbao
Disembarkation: 11th of April at 12:00 — Bilbao
An exploration of the Bay of Biscay where you sail the ship. Adjust the sails and follow the wind to the most beautiful spots of the Basque coast. Connect with yourself and with other adventurers on a sailing adventure unlike any other. -
Bilbao – Bilbao (Long + IN SPANISH)
890€ / 1190€Embarkation: 11th of April at 16:00 — Bilbao
Flexible disembarkation: 18th of April at 19:00 - 19th of April at 13:00 — Bilbao
The perfect trip for those who want to enjoy a proper sailing experience on Atyla, without having to take a flight. Starting and ending in Bilbao, we will follow the wind to use the sails as much as possible and stop at anchor in different places. -
Bilbao – Gijón (IN SPANISH)
540€ / 690€Embarkation: 19th of April at 17:00 — Bilbao
Flexible disembarkation: 23th of April at 18:00 - 24th of April at 12:00 — Gijón
Exploring the north coast on an astonishing sailing ship, with time to stop somewhere, drop the anchor and go for a walk in nature, before continuing the journey at sea. And with a celebration at a local cider restaurant on arrival. -
Gijón – Rías Galegas – Gijón (IN SPANISH)
890€ / 1190€Embarkation: 24th of April at 18:00 — Gijón
Disembarkation: 2nd of May at 11:00 — Gijón
Explore the Cantabric coast and the Rias of Galicia on a sailing trip that starts and finishes in Gijón. Using perfectly the weekends and the holidays of the 1st of May, you won't need many days off to enjoy this fantastic experience. -
Gijón – Bilbao (IN SPANISH)
540€ / 690€Embarkation: 2nd of May at 16:00 — Gijón
Disembarkation: 7th of May at 12:00 — Bilbao
Sailing near the coast and on the open ocean. Stopping somewhere to go for a walk in nature. Sailing without the engine and enjoying the breeze, the sun and the waves. Celebrating at the end with a group dinner at a local restaurant. -
Bilbao -Semaine du Golfe- Bilbao (SPANISH)
1290€ / 1650€Embarkation: 8th of May at 13:00 — Bilbao
Flexible disembarkation: 20th of May at 17:00 - 21th of May at 13:00 — Bilbao
A unique opportunity to visit the famous maritime festival of the Gulf of Morbihan (La Semaine Du Golfe) 2021 on a Spanish speaking ship. A very complete trip: one part in the middle of the ocean, one part anchored in Morbihan surrounded by ships and one part sailing through the French coast. -
Bilbao – Amsterdam
1090€ / 1590€Embarkation: 27th of May at 16:00 — Bilbao
Disembarkation: 6th of June at 11:00 — Amsterdam
From the Basque Country, sailing through France (near the coast of Bretagne, Normandie...), the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey...) and Belgium before arriving in the capital of the Netherlands through its famous canals. -
Amsterdam – Amsterdam
660€ / 990€Embarkation: 6th of June at 17:00 — Amsterdam
Disembarkation: 12th of June at 11:00 — Amsterdam
An entire sailing trip without leaving the Netherlands: Sail through the canals of the Amsterdam with Atyla, enjoy some days sailing at ease in the open ocean and live a great experience with other adventurers. -
Amsterdam – Copenhagen
1050€ / 1550€Embarkation: 12th of June at 17:00 — Amsterdam
Flexible disembarkation: 21st of June at any time or 22nd at 11:00 — Copenhagen
From the capital of the Netherlands to the capital of Denmark. Join this trip from anywhere in the world to enjoy some time outdoors, connecting deeply with the sea and with other international adventurers. -
Copenhagen – Klaipeda (TSR 2021)
650€ / 950€Embarkation: 22nd of June at 17:00 — Copenhagen
Disembarkation: 29th of June at 11:00 — Klaipeda
Sail from Denmark to Lithuania on Atyla. Enjoy some nice sailing in the Baltic, meeting other ships along the way, and join the Tall Ships Races 2021 by being part of the port festival. -
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Klaipeda – Turku (Tall Ships Races 2021)
1050€ / 1550€Embarkation: 29th of June at 17:00 — Klaipeda
Disembarkation: 7th of July at 11:00 — Turku
Join the first racing leg of the Tall Ship Races 2021 and sail from Lithuania to Finland. Explore the Baltic Sea and the amazing Turku archipelago with us and be part of the biggest competition of traditional ships! -
Turku – Tallinn (Tall Ship Races 2021)
1290€ / 1950€LAST PLACES AVAILABLE
Embarkation: 7th of July at 17:00 — Turku
Disembarkation: 17th of July at 11:00 — Tallinn
During this leg of the Tall Ship Races 2021, we will sail from Finland to Estonia, and with the parade included, with an estimated 8 days of travelling and with stops in several ports, it will be an unforgettable trip! -
Tallinn – Mariehamn (Tall Ships Races 2021)
930€ / 1350€Embarkation: 17th of July at 17:00 — Tallinn
Disembarkation: 24th of July at 11:00 — Mariehamn
Join Atyla in the second race of the Tall Ship Races! We will sail from Estonia, after the nice "sailing parade", towards the idyllic Mariehamn in Finland. Sail over the Baltic Sea to the Åland islands and be part of this amazing regatta. -
Mariehamn – Szczecin (Tall Ships Races ’21)
1150€ / 1690€Embarkation: 24th of July at 17:00 — Mariehamn
Disembarkation: 2th of August at 11:00 — Szczecin
The last leg of the Tall Ship Races 2021, from Finland to Poland. Enjoy the beautiful parade on board Atyla, and the sail the ship for 500 nautical miles before entering the beautiful Szczecin Lagoon! -
Szczecin – Harlingen
770€ / 1100€Embarkation: 2nd of August at 17:00 — Szczecin
Disembarkation: 9th of August at 11:00 — Harlingen
An amazing Tall Ships Parade, an easygoing trip from Poland to The Netherlands, sailing in two different seas, passing the famous Kiel Canal, and maybe a stop somewhere along the way to go for a swim. -
Harlingen – Falmouth (TSR 2021)
850€ / 1200€Embarkation: 10th of August at 17:00 — Harlingen
Disembarkation: 18th of August at 11:00 — Falmouth
Sail Atyla from the Netherlands to the UK, follow the wind and enjoy anchoring somewhere along the way. Join the first port of the Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano and the celebrations in Falmouth. NO VISA NEEDED FOR EU/UK CITIZENS. -
Falmouth – Coruña (Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano 2021)
1190€ / 1750€Embarkation: 18th of August at 17:00 — Falmouth
Disembarkation: 28th of August at 11:00 — Coruña
Join the amazing Tall Ships Races. After a beautiful sailing parade, we will sail through the Biscay Bay and race the other ships from the UK to Spain using only the wind. NO VISA NEEDED FOR UK or EU CITIZENS. -
Coruña – Lisbon (Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano 500 Series 2021)
890€ / 1250€Embarkation: 28th of August at 17:00 — Coruña
Disembarkation: 4th of September at 11:00 — Lisbon
A trip along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, with a sailing parade with the rest of the fleet leaving Coruña, and with high chances of favourable winds. -
Lisbon – Cadiz (Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano 500 Series 2021)
850€ / 1250€Embarkation: 4th of September at 17:00 — Lisbon
Disembarkation: 11th of September at 11:00 — Cadiz
Sail from Portugal to Spain on the last leg of the world most famous regatta. The trip includes the spectacular sailing parade leaving Lisbon (see picture). -
Cadiz – Tenerife (Canary Islands)
950€ / 1390€Embarkation: 11th of September at 17:00 — Cadiz
Flexible disembarkation: 19th or 20th of September at 11:00 — Santa Cruz (Tenerife)
An awe-inspiring trip with high chances of favourable winds, and including the sailing parade in Cadiz. Delight in lovely weather and proper sailing on the Atlantic Ocean during this voyage. -
Sailing trip around the Canary Islands
650€ / 890€Embarkation: 20th of September at 16:00 — Santa Cruz (Tenerife)
Disembarkation: 25th of September at 11:00 — Santa Cruz (Tenerife)
During this trip, we will sail visit several spots in the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, and La Palma. Enjoy sailing and swimming on the Atlantic Ocean, the lovely weather, and gorgeous anchoring places where we'll stop to go for a swim and enjoy the view. -
Tenerife (Canaries) – Ponta Delgada (Azores)
990€ / 1450€Embarkation: 25th of September at 16:00 — Santa Cruz (Tenerife)
Disembarkation: 6th of October at 11:00 — Ponta Delgada (São Miguel Island)
An incredible sailing trip from the Canary Islands to the Azores, from one paradise to the other. If the wind is good, along the way we'll also make a nice stop in Madeira to admire its beauty. -
Sailing trip around the Azores Islands
790€ / 1090€Embarkation: 6th of October at 16:00 — Ponta Delgada
Disembarkation: 12th of October at 11:00 — Ponta Delgada
Explore the paradisian Azores with stops in the islands of Faial and Terceira, and sailing around the islands of Pico, São Jorge and São Miguel. Join us for a lovely mix of sailing on our wooden ship, snorkelling and hiking in breathtaking nature. -
Ponta Delgada – Bilbao (SEASON END)
1150€ / 1750€Embarkation: 12th of October at 16:00 — Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Flexible disembarkation: 25th or 26th of October at 19:00 — Bilbao
The biggest mile-maker of the season! Sail from the beautiful Azores back to Atyla’s homeport on an astonishing trip of over 1100 nautical miles, with a mix of ocean-sailing and coasts full of nature.
Trips 2022
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Easter 2022: from Bilbao to Gijón (Spanish)
650€ / 850€Embarkation: 9th of April at 17:00 — Bilbao
Disembarkation: 14th of April at 11:00 — Gijón
Enjoy the Easter holidays on a breathtaking sailing ship!
On this first trip, we’ll sail along the Biscay Bay, with a stop on the astonishing beach of San Sebastian. Once in Gijón, we'll go for dinner at a cider restaurant. -
Easter 2022: from Gijón to Bilbao (Spanish)
650€ / 850€Embarkation: 14th of April at 15:00 — Gijón
Disembarkation: 18th of April at 12:00 — Bilbao
Enjoy the Easter holidays on a breathtaking sailing ship!
This second trip will take us from Asturias back to the Basque Country, with a stop at anchor somewhere along the way (maybe Laredo, Santander, Luanco or Avilés). -
Around the Biscay Bay 2022 (in Spanish)
490€ / 650€Embarkation: 19th of April at 13:00 — Bilbao
Disembarkation: 24th of April at 12:00 — Bilbao
An exploration of the Bay of Biscay where you sail the ship. Adjust the sails and follow the wind to the most beautiful spots of the Basque coast. Connect with yourself and with other adventurers on a sailing adventure unlike any other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book more than one trip?
Of course! Each of our voyages is unique and there is no maximum stay on board. We actually recommend people to join us for at least 2 weeks to fully experience our programme and the different challenges on board.
To book several trips in the same booking add them one by one to the shopping cart and then proceed to the checkout.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes, that’s not a problem. You can also book several spots on the same trip for a group of people. The name in the booking is just for the invoice.
The booking confirmation includes a link to the form that has to be filled out by the people actually doing the trip. Just send it to them after booking.
How is the booking process? Is it safe? How do I pay?
To book a trip you just need to click on it and select “Add to cart”. This will get you to the checkout page where you can introduce your data and do the contribution towards the costs of the trip.
“Contribution” means that you’re not doing a payment for a service or purchasing a travel ticket. This has mostly only legal implications for us, it doesn’t make much of a difference for you.
The payment system that we use for credit and debit cards is called Redsys. This is the system chosen by our bank, it allows for secure encrypted payments and complies with all standards of data protection.
The other automated payment option that we offer is PayPal (also a secure and well-renowned provider). Bitcoin is also an alternative to pay for your trip, send us an email to learn how.
If you experience problems during the payment process send us an email we’ll allow you do a bank transfer.
Can someone help me arrive to the ship and/or come back afterwards?
Yes, there are agencies that can organise that for you. We can recommend Amaia Travel. They know our trips and are specialists in delivery trips to ships. They can find a nice connection for you and probably also a good price (and they, of course, speak English). Ask them!
These trips are cheaper than what I expected...
Yes, the participant experience is partially funded by our charity, because we want to make our trips affordable for more people. The real value of the experience is what the premium participants contribute.
If you can afford it, we recommend you to book as a premium participant (even if you want to participate fully). You’ll feel good about contributing a fair amount.
What do I need to bring with me?
Nothing special, the same as any other outdoor adventure. On your booking confirmation email you’ll receive a welcome pack with a detailed list of what to bring.
What will my shipmates be like? Will they be much older/younger than me?
Diversity is one of the elements that make the experience on Atyla so special. Our trips welcome people from different countries, with different professions and different social backgrounds. These many different perspectives make the conversations on board very interesting and enriching.
The ages of the people on board normally span from 16 to 55 years of age, and it is very rare that there won’t be more people of your same age range in your trip.
In any case, we also use the generational diversity as a valuable tool, not only to make everyone feel integrated but also because is great to learn, work and make friends with people of ages different to yours.
What is a "private bunk bed"?
Atyla is not a cruise, so we don’t have small 2-person cabins. We have group cabins with bunk beds that host from 5 to 9 people.
To keep some sense of privacy, every bunk bed has a thick curtain that can be closed individually.
Why are the map's lines of different colours?
A yellow line indicates that the trip goes to a maritime festival.
A red line is for “normal trips” where there is no festival.
A blue line is for trips in Spanish or in other languages than English.
Regattas and races normally have their own map provided by the organiser.
Do I need to pay the 100% upfront?
Normally yes, because most of the costs of your trip come from having the ship ready when you embark (maintenance costs and organising costs), we need the contribution upfront.
But we understand that this can be difficult or even scary for some people, that’s why we created the option to book with a 25% deposit. This option has a cost of 50€.
What if the trip I want is sold out?
We recommend you to find a different trip since normally our trips get sold out with confirmed reservations. If that doesn’t fit, you can also send us an email and we’ll let you know if there are any cancellations.
I can’t afford to pay, can I still join?
As a social not-for-profit organisation, we don’t want to exclude anyone from participating on our trips because they lack the funds. See if you can apply for our volunteering opportunities in Bilbao (Spain), or if you are elegible to our Financial Aid Fund.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Please see here our Cancellation Policy.
What special measures are taken against Covid-19?
The exact measurements will depend on the evolution of the pandemic and the regulations in place when our trips start.
These are the measurements that are under consideration so far:
- Disinfectant available on board, both to regularly clean surfaces, and to keep good hand hygiene.
- Wearing face masks in common areas located inside.
- Extra awareness of the distances kept between the people on board, and also with any external visitors (if any, because open doors might not happen in most ports).
- Compulsory testing before embarkation.
- Reduction of the number of participants and crew.
Hopefully, the pandemic will be more “under control” by the time we start sailing, and we won’t have to implement most of these measurements, but health and safety come always first. In any case, all participants will receive an email 3 weeks before the trip, with the exact measurements that will be implemented on their voyage.
Finally, if any trip needs to be cancelled, it will be indicated on this page, and everyone with a booking will be informed per email and compensated according to our cancellation policy.