Atlantic Elegance:
Tenerife to Mindelo Sailing Adventure
Experience the ultimate luxury sailing adventure from Tenerife to Mindelo, with captivating stops at La Gomera and El Hierro. Discover lush landscapes, rugged beauty, and vibrant culture while indulging in gourmet meals and serene relaxation on a magnificent yacht.
START – Monday
Tenerife
DEPARTURE: 7:00
SAILING TIME: 5 HOURS
ARRIVAL: 12:00
DISTANCE: 33 NM
The largest Canary Island, Tenerife is a sailor’s dream. With its stunning coastline, year-round temperate climate, and wealth of diverse landscapes ripe for exploration, it is the perfect starting point for a transatlantic journey. Before you board our catamaran, don’t miss your chance to savor delicious local cuisine, go whale-watching, and visit some of the historic attractions found around the island.
Stop 1
La Gomera (10 hours)
DEPARTURE: 22:00
SAILING TIME: 11 HOURS
ARRIVAL: 9:00
DISTANCE: 60 NM
La Gomera is a verdant paradise with lush landscapes, remote beaches, and crystalline blue waters perfect for snorkeling and observing underwater fauna. Head down to San Sebastián for lunch and indulge in the exquisite flavors of Canarian cuisine. Then, make your way to Garajonay National Park to take a relaxing hike through a gorgeous volcanic landscape against a stunning coastal backdrop.
Stop 2
El Hierro (12 hours)
DEPARTURE: 21:00
SAILING TIME: 108 HOURS (4,5 days)
ARRIVAL: 9:00
DISTANCE: 755 NM
Our next destination is El Hierro, the smallest and most remote of the Canary Islands. This secluded paradise features rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and an incomparable laid-back ambiance. It’s also a marine reserve, which pretty much guarantees wildlife encounters while you’re snorkeling. When you’ve gotten your fill of whale or dolphin watching, explore hidden coves or visit villages like Valverde.
End
Mindelo (full day)
Mindelo is a lively cultural hub on São Vicente in Cape Verde that seamlessly blends African, European, and Caribbean influences in its music, cuisine, and traditions. If we find ourselves here, you may just be lucky enough to hear Mindelo’s signature live music called morna, a soulful Cape Verdean genre at local bars, restaurants, or even at beaches like Laginha Beach. Luxuriate in the true island life experience in Mindelo before we depart.
TenerifE - Mindelo
| Speed | NM | Trip | Break | Cumulated Hours | Date | Day | Daytime | |||
| Tenerife (Check-in) | Saturday, 2 November 2024 | |||||||||
| Tenerife | Sunday, 3 November 2024 | 1 | 7.00 | |||||||
| Gomera | 7 | 33 | 5.0 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 15.00 | Monday, 4 November 2024 | 1 | 12.00 | 22.00 |
| El Hierro | 7 | 60 | 9.0 | 12.00 | 24.00 | 36.00 | Tuesday, 5 November 2024 | 2 | 9.00 | 21.00 |
| Mindelo | 7 | 755 | 108.0 | 144.00 | Tuesday, 12 November 2024 | 7 | 9.00 | |||
| Mindelo (Check-out) | 6.5 | 130 | 20.0 | Wednesday, 13 November 2024 | 1 | 7.00 | ||||
Always IN good company
For every voyage, Valinor carefully vets and handpicks every member of the crew that will accompany you. We make sure that our personnel pass muster and are well equipped to provide the level of quality of experience our distinguished clientele expects from us.
We also vary crew composition from time to time depending on who will fit your needs better, who has the superior know how of a particular destination, and so fixed crews can have a dedicated time off to rest in between the seasons.
Chef / Stewardess
Melany PoljskiMelany is a vibrant and skilled yacht chef whose passion for gastronomy and hospitality has taken her aboard yachts up to 85 meters throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
With more than five years of experience in luxury yachting, she has mastered the art of balancing fine dining with a relaxed, personal touch.
Trained in culinary presentation, provisioning, and wine pairing, Melany brings creativity to every menu she designs, whether Mediterranean classics, fusion dishes, or light wellness cuisine.
Fluent in five languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, and Croatian), Melany connects effortlessly with international guests, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere onboard Valinor.
Captain
Luka VujatovićBorn in Austria and raised in Croatia, Luka brings both professionalism and a calm, confident energy to Valinor.
With five seasons of experience sailing the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, including demanding passages through the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel, he combines technical mastery with a natural sense for hospitality.
A certified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Croatian Yachtmaster, Luka is meticulous in planning, safety, and guest comfort. His background in business economics gives him a structured and analytical mindset, while his former career as a professional basketball player shows in his teamwork and leadership.
Fluent in English and German, Luka’s friendly and composed approach makes every guest feel at ease from the moment they step aboard.
Luka and Melany form a dynamic, well-balanced team.Professional, approachable, and genuinely passionate about life at sea. Their shared attention to detail, warmth, and dedication to guest experience ensure a charter that feels effortless, elegant, and uniquely personal.
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