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Dec 1-20
€6,900
6 spaces available
Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro — December 2026 Six berths available. €6,900 per person, including all meals and drinks, professional crew, marina fees, and safety equipment. Travel to Cape Town and from Rio is not included.
Cross from Africa to South American on this classic crossing route.
The Long Way is an expedition company focused on small-scale wilderness expeditions on land and at sea. Our name comes from Bernard Moitessier's book The Long Way, which recounts his voyage in the 1968 Golden Globe Race and, more importantly, his decision not to finish it. After months alone in the Southern Ocean, the fame awaiting him felt hollow compared to the freedom and clarity he had found at sea. Rather than return to claim his prize, he continued sailing, announcing his withdrawal by passing a note to a passing ship, explaining he was continuing "because I am happy at sea and perhaps also to save my soul." That spirit is at the heart of everything we do.
These are not luxury cruises. Authentic blue water sailing and big ocean racing.
Your specific vessel is assigned based on your selected dates. All vessels meet our high standards for comfort and safety.
Simonis Voogd - 60
LOA: 62ft (19m)
Beginner
No sailing experience required. Perfect for newcomers.
Intermediate
Some sailing experience helpful. Comfortable on the water.
Advanced
Significant sailing experience required. Challenging conditions.
Active Crew Member
Full participation in all sailing activities.
Optional Involvement
Participate as much or as little as you like.
Passenger
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yes
Sharing the cooking & washing up
18
The Long Way offers offshore sailing, not luxury cruising. Everyone participates in the running of the boat. You will trim sails, stand watch at the helm, navigate, and help prepare meals. No prior experience is required, but involvement is expected. Each person is assigned their own berth and (limited) storage space. Life quickly settles into a steady offshore routine, built around a four-hours-on, four-hours-off watch system, day and night. Because we believe in removing all filters between yourself and the wilderness, there will be no access to the internet on board. Starlink and the satellite phone are carried for weather updates and emergencies only. This creates space to focus fully on the sailing, the ocean, and the people around you. Meals follow the practical rhythm of sailing. Breakfast and lunch are taken when it suits each watch, while dinner is shared together, offering a daily moment to pause and regroup.
No optional extras
Tried and tested sailing experiences, from our pick of the world's best operators
All our trips are led by qualified skippers and sailing instructors
We only work with the most reputable sailing operators and yacht providers
Perfect for solo sailors looking to join a crew or groups wanting to charter
Our team is on-hand 24/7 to help you before, during and after your adventure
From €6,900 EUR per person
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