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A seriously capable Bowman 57, ambitious routes and a very down-to-earth approach make their trips feel like the sort of sailing people talk about wanting to do, then actually end up doing.
2 trips to choose from, with berths from £7,495.
Spain & St. Lucia · Europe
Next: 22 November - 13 December 2026
2 dates in 2026 & 2027
£7,495
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Join Ninja Penguin Adventures for an unforgettable Atlantic crossing as part of the world-famous ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers).
This is a full offshore transatlantic crossing involving approximately 4–5 weeks at sea and over 4,500 nautical miles of offshore sailing.
About the operator
UK-based sailing venture focused on offshore passages, coastal exploration, and real-world adventure at sea. Run by a hands-on sailing family, we document and share the realities of life afloat — from passage planning and seamanship to discovering remote anchorages and new coastlines.
Our approach is practical, experience-led, and grounded in cruising rather than racing. Whether crossing open water or exploring closer to shore, Ninja Penguin is about building confidence, embracing the elements, and seeing the world from the deck of a boat.
Your home at sea
Where you'll sleep, eat and learn the ropes for the whole trip.
Bowman 57
Ninja Penguin is a 57-foot Bowman ocean-going yacht built for serious offshore sailing, long-distance passages, and adventure cruising. Originally launched in 1983, she has an outstanding bluewater pedigree, having completed transatlantic crossings and high-latitude voyages, and is licensed by the UK MCA for unrestricted ocean service. Extensively upgraded for offshore expedition sailing, Ninja Penguin combines classic heavy-weather capability with modern safety systems and practical liveaboard comfort. She is equipped with SOLAS liferafts, EPIRBs, satellite communications, AIS, comprehensive medical equipment, and professional offshore safety gear throughout. Designed for real sailing rather than luxury cruising, the yacht offers spacious accommodation for crew and guests across four cabins, with generous living space ideal for ocean passages, mile building, and hands-on seamanship training. Ninja Penguin specialises in offshore adventures including Atlantic crossings, ARC rallies, Biscay passages, coastal expeditions, and Caribbean cruising. Guests become active members of the crew, gaining genuine experience in navigation, watch systems, sail handling, weather routing, and life at sea under the guidance of 2 experienced ocean sailors.
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Next: 10 April - 15 May 2027
1 date in 2027
£7,495
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