Z08-25: Sailing Trip – Brittany & the Channel Islands

Where Nature and Tides Set the Course

Discover one of Europe’s most spectacular sailing regions: Brittany. With its dramatic tidal range, ever-changing coastal landscapes, and timeless charm, this area offers a truly unique sailing experience. Add in pleasant summer weather, fascinating rock formations, flower-filled islands, and atmospheric French harbors – and you’ve got the ingredients for an unforgettable voyage.

Our journey begins on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. We start with a long sailing day across to the rugged Breton coast, arriving in the early evening. As the sun sets, we sail up the scenic estuary to Lézardrieux, a peaceful little marina nestled in a river valley.

The next morning begins with fresh croissants from the local bakery before we set a short course to the fairytale-like Île de Bréhat. This car-free island is a true garden paradise, where palm trees and exotic plants thrive thanks to the warm Gulf Stream. We anchor in a quiet bay and go ashore for a beautiful walk around the island.

Sailing in Brittany is pure adventure: with tidal ranges up to 12 meters, the scenery transforms by the hour, and strong currents demand precise navigation. This is where the tide chart rules the clock – and where sailing becomes a dance with nature. It’s a gem many overlook, but those who’ve joined us often say it’s more beautiful than they ever imagined.

We’ll visit charming medieval harbor towns like Paimpol and Tréguier, each with inviting cafés and vibrant local markets. Following the meandering estuaries – known here as Abers – we continue our coastal hop down to the picturesque fishing village of Camaret-sur-Mer, passing the dramatic Cape Finistère. Camaret offers a broad sandy beach, colorful waterfront houses, and a haunting ship graveyard of old wooden fishing boats.

Finally, we arrive in the port city of Brest, where we celebrate the end of our journey with a cozy dinner ashore – and toast to a voyage filled with nature, tides, French flair, and great sailing.

The daily sailing distances are between 8 and 40 miles.
The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Travel tip:
Book a favourable return flight to Rennes (with Air France), and continue your journey by train.
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Read more about Sailing charter in Brittany

Information about this sailing holiday

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Sailing holiday Prices 

The price is the rental cost for the ship with crew, including food and drinks on board, hence full board. The price mentioned is per person.

Included in the price:

– Food and drinks on board.
– Fuel, water, shore power, harbour fees and tourist tax.
– 1 towel set and bedding incl. duvet and, of course, a life jacket.
– For after sailing there is also wine and beer on board, based on average use. Should we run out, then you can purchase more yourself.

Not included:

– Your transfer, meaning your journey to and from the ship
– Sailing clothes and boots, you can rent these from us if you would like.
– Possible shore excursions such as renting a van, or visiting a museum etc.
– Food and drinks ashore, the last evening we will go out for dinner and this will be at your own expense. ( Should you wish to treat the crew as a thank you for a lovely sailing holiday, it would of course be greatly appreciated!)

On some of our sailing holidays, it is possible to book an extra overnight stay on board based on Bed & Breakfast (B&B, so without dinner) for €75 per person. This automatically applies when booking multiple trips in a row.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 2.5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 2.5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 5% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you are a solo traveller and wish to enjoy the comfort of a private cabin (small room), then you can reserve it for 1.6 times the price (for crossings, category A, the rate is 1.9x).

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.

Category F:
Sailing holidays with also small children on board.