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Adventure Sailing Holidays

The Earth is two-thirds water, yet we spend most of our life on land. So cast off, take the plunge and discover the life-changing freedom of a holiday under sail. VentureSail offer 400+ adventures to amazing destinations on unusual boats, run by passionate crews. Get hands on and learn the ropes, or relax on deck and enjoy the journey wherever it takes you. Delicious food is freshly prepared for you each day, and a good night’s sleep in your comfy berth is guaranteed. There’s a huge choice across the fleet, from private ensuite cabins on luxury yachts to shared quarters on a classic tall ship. There’s so much of the world waiting to be explored, discover it under sail.

Featured Sailing Holidays

Sailing and exploring the Greek Saronic Islands

23 September 2023, 8 days
Vessel: Zorba
Port: Saronic Islands, Greece

£895.00 Details

Falmouth Classics & Sea Shanty Festival

16 June 2023, 4 days
Vessel: Escape
Port: Falmouth, Cornwall

£550.00 Details

Guided backcountry Ski & Sail; Lyngen Alps in Norway

19 April 2024, 8 days
Vessel: Stella Oceana
Port: Norway

£5,825.00 Details

Arctic Circle sailing; Svalbard Expedition

1 July 2023, 8 days
Vessel: Valiente
Port: Svalbard, Norway

£3,145.00 Details

Guided backcountry Ski & Sail; Lyngen Alps in Norway

12 April 2024, 8 days
Vessel: Stella Oceana
Port: Norway

£5,825.00 Details

Sailing Mull & the Small Isles

1 September 2023, 7 days
Vessel: Zuza
Port: Oban, Scotland

£1,420.00 Details

Sailing the Helgeland coast of Norway

28 August 2023, 6 days
Vessel: Stella Oceana
Port: Norway

£2,890.00 Details

Luxury Sailing in the Ionian Islands, Corfu

11 May 2024, 8 days
Vessel: Kairós
Port: Corfu, Greece

£2,430.00 Details

Discounted 2nd Week!

Caribbean Tall Ship Sailing; Martinique to Grenada

13 January 2024, 15 days
Vessel: Florette
Port: Martinique/Grenada

£2,660.00 Details

Arctic Circle sailing; Svalbard Expedition

23 June 2023, 8 days
Vessel: Valiente
Port: Svalbard, Norway

£3,145.00 Details

Discounted 2nd Week!

Caribbean Tall Ship Sailing from St Martin

2 March 2024, 15 days
Vessel: Florette
Port: St Martin, Caribbean

£2,660.00 Details

Taster Sailing in Scotland

17 May 2024, 4 days
Vessel: Steady
Port: Oban, Scotland

£780.00 Details

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“I’ve never sailed before, but if this is sailing, then I’m addicted. So, it seems, is everyone else: 85% of the Bessie Ellen’s guests return for further sailing adventures.”Hazel Southam, writing for The Guardian

"A sailing holiday is more than a break, it’s a real adventure – you never know what you might encounter. I was lucky enough to have wonderful, friendly passengers and crew and good weather for the most part, while making memories that will stay with me forever."Alex Fisher, Coast Magazine

“This was the Canaries of riding anchor in moonlit bays...., of swimming with turtles and and admiring pilot whales beneath our bows.”Andrew Eames, writing for The Times

“Agnes is a boat for those who dream of the golden age of sail and want to taste it for themselves. Sure, there are easier and faster ways to get from Falmouth to Fowey and back, but certainly none as romantic.”Wyl Menmuir, The Guardian

"I was sad to leave the sea salt behind. But not only had I found an appreciation for the skills of mariners and sailors, but I was satisfied that the voyage had been a sustainable one."Richard Collett, Travel Tramp

“Having never set foot on a working tall ship, I had no idea what to expect aside from what I had seen in films. The reality is so much better. I would recommend anyone who loves the sea to try this.”Chris Baker, Muddy Stilettos Cornwall