A week aboard a sailing schooner may be more practical than signing on for a five-year voyage. The 212-foot Atlantic plans to offer private charters of at least seven days for up to 12 guests, with rates starting at around $170,000, according to Robb Report.
The vessel is preparing for a five-year circumnavigation called the Grand Voyage, scheduled to begin early next year. But a weeklong charter is a segment of that larger journey, not a promise of a fixed route: Atlantic may change course based on seasons and conditions at sea.
What the voyage plans to cover
The schooner is due to cross the Atlantic and pass through the Panama Canal before heading to Central America, then toward the South Pacific, Australasia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The report names possible stops including secluded islands in the Philippines, Madagascar and Fakarava’s atolls. It does not set out dates for those destinations.
That distinction matters if you have a particular place in mind. A destination on the voyage’s broad itinerary is not necessarily a stop during the week you choose. Ask the operator what route is proposed for your dates and how plans may shift with conditions at sea.
What a week aboard includes
Atlantic has six guest cabins, each with an ensuite, and room for 12 crew. The ship’s dining room and salon feature traditional maritime design. Activities and equipment mentioned in the report include snorkeling, wakeboarding, a sailing dinghy and bicycles; a gym can be set up on deck. Meals use local ingredients collected during the trip, with dining options that include the deck or an onshore picnic.
The starting charter rate covers crew, food and beverages, onboard activities and equipment. Bespoke experiences at stops may be arranged, but the report does not say whether those are included in the starting rate. It also does not provide a price for a particular week or itinerary.
Questions to ask before booking
Before settling on dates, request the proposed route for that charter, the scope for changes, and a written breakdown of the total price. If you want a bespoke experience, ask whether it is available for your stop and what it costs. The source says seven-day adventures start at around $170,000 for a private charter for up to 12 guests; actual arrangements may vary.
Would you choose a week focused on a particular region or join for the sailing experience itself?
Source image: Robb Report.