Florette Atlantic Crossing – Tenerife to Barbados
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Immerse yourself into life at sea on traditional tall ship Florette as she sails from Tenerife, Canary Islands to the Caribbean island of Barbados.
An adventure sailing holiday across an ocean is certainly one that leaves life-long memories. Using the northeasterly trade winds above the equator to fill the sails with thousands of miles to cover, this sailing adventure is not for the faint hearted but perfect for the avid adventurer!
Leaving from Tenerife in the Canary Islands as you sail across the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Caribbean island of Barbados. The voyage has 28 days to cross the open ocean and there are buffer days included in this to make best use of the wind. If you arrive to Barbados early, you’ll be able to use the boat as your base as you find your land legs again and explore ashore.
- Skipper and full crew included
- Hands-on sailing
- Offshore sailing
- Star gazing
- Traditional tall ship
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LIFE ON BOARD
AUTHENTIC TALL SHIP SAILING
Florette and her crew always try to combine traditional classic sailing while immersing guests in the natural landscapes ashore. Florette invites you to get involved with her traditional sailing. With an original rig, it is certainly an all-hands on deck approach – which is surely part of the magic to this adventure sailing holiday.
Sailing Florette is a true family affair. Captain Ron is the 2nd generation to run and sail Florette with his family after his parents bought the boat back in the 70’s. Ron was brought up on the boat, as he is now doing with his family. Alongside Ron and his wife Nicole, Florette is fully crewed with experienced and knowledgeable sailors. Nicole is also the boats chef, cooking up fabulous cuisine, so you won’t be going hungry after a day of sailing and exploring.
HAVE FUN!
Florette commands attention wherever she sails with her traditional wooden hull, decoratively carved transom and her impressive sail rig. Sailing with her is part of the magic of this adventure holiday and is a huge part of the experience. There is also fishing gear available which is used to catch fresh fish for supper!
Sleeping and Relaxation
Florette is one of the larger boats in our fleet so she has ample space both above and below decks. Her Captain and family live-aboard but they have their own separate quarters. Guests can enjoy private cabins in combinations of 2-3 berth bunks. All cabins share a total of four toilets and three showers with another shower on deck for a rinse off after some sea swimming. For Atlantic crossings and Caribbean voyages only, under 30’s have the chance for a true authentic pirate experience to stay in a hammock! Each hammock will be allocated a seamans chest for any belongings and will strung up in the saloon between 9pm and 8am.
A generous saloon, bar and eating area sit below decks with a traditional wooden finish. Above decks there is a large cushioned area for relaxation, sun-bathing or sleeping beneath the stars (bring your own sleeping bag if this is something you fancy!). An alfresco dining area sits mid-ships, perfect for lunches in the sun or dinners at sunset.
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Florette
Guest berths: 28 Rig: Brigantine
Florette is the last active, originally built brigantine in the Mediterranean and one of the last wooden windjammers still actively sailing. After nearly 50 years operating as a cargo ship, she was discovered by the Haynes family at the end of the 1970s, lovingly restored to a charter vessel, and returned to her original condition.
She remains in the same family, now run by husband and wife team, Ron and Nicole. Still sailing in her home waters, Florette spends her summer season island hopping from Malta to Sicily, through the Aeolian Islands and the Amalfi Coast.
Her voyages are the perfect balance of traditional hands-on sailing (no experience needed!), exploration ashore and really good food! From week-long adventures along the coast to more adventurous voyages across the Mediterranean Sea, there is something to suit all ages and abilities. Guests are encouraged to get involved with all aspects of sailing this historic ship, from hoisting the sails together to taking the helm or climbing the rigging.
She has a double sea kayak, six stand-up paddleboards, plenty of snorkelling sets and fishing lines for guests to use, all included in the ticket price.
Below decks, she has a combination of twin and shared cabins, authentic hammock bunks in the saloon or even take your chances and sleep on deck beneath the stars!
Over the past 45 years, Family Haynes has been faithfully restoring and maintaining her charm with her traditional rigging and still sets all her sails by hand. She has been equipped with the latest safety standards in accordance with EU guidelines for historic charter and sailing school ships and approved for deep-sea navigation.
Deck plan
Berths on board
Single berth in shared cabin: Two 6-berth bunk cabins (same gender). One 4-berth bunk cabin (mixed gender, curtain instead of a door).
Private cabin (double occupancy): Cabin for two guests, or select for two adults & one child under 15years sharing.
Private cabin (solo occupancy): Private cabin for one person, or select for one adult sharing with one child under 15years.
Young Sailor - 15-30 years - Hammock or cabin berth: Sailors aged 18-30yrs at the time of sailing. Sailors aged 15-17yrs will share with their accompanying adult in a twin cabin.
One free child (under 15 years, sharing with parent/s): Select this option for one child under 15 years, sharing with two adults, or one child sharing a with one adult.
More about FloretteMore holidays in Canary Islands or The Caribbean
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Luxury Caribbean Sailing Cruise from Antigua
Luxury Caribbean Sailing; Martinique, St Lucia & the Grenadines
Tall Ship Sailing in Antigua, Caribbean
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Tall ship sailing through the Messina Straits from Malta to Italy
Historic Tall Ship Sailing in Italy’s Aeolian Islands
Historic Tall Ship Sailing in Italy’s Aeolian Islands
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