Canary Islands Yacht Sailing Cruise Around Lanzarote

Canary Islands Yacht Sailing / Flotilla – Tuition Holiday Around Lanzarote

Family Sailing holiday in Canary Islands
The Ingoldby Family onboard their large modern Jeanneau 519 (5 Cabin) charter sailing yacht with Yachtforce Skipper Josh in Feb 2022

Come with us yacht sailing to the Canary Islands in November and circumnavigate the fantastic island of Lanzarote in 1 week on our mini sailing flotilla, tuition style skippered charter week holiday. ‘Buy a Berth’ or charter your own yacht. Flights are pretty cheap with Easyjet Luton and from Gatwick / B’ham and Bristol.

Develop your sailing skills and confidence in the Canary Islands with warm winds and sunny skies from Marina Lanzarote – or just relax and have a holiday! Either ‘buy a berth’ or charter and skipper your own yacht but ‘sail with us in company’ for that additional comfort factor… all on large,  well presented boats.  Temperatures last year were around 25’C and good breezes make for superb sailing conditions. More info, pictures of previous trips and Itinerary can be found here

Mediterranean Alternative? Greece – 11-18 May 2024. We also do a week sailing cruise around the Greek Cyclades, Saronic and Argolic Islands and the Peloponnese in May and October (dates TBC for October 2024)  (Greek Islands Cyclades, Saronic & Argolic Gulf Yacht Cruise)

Yacht charter in Lanzarote with Yachtforce
Jeanneau’s 519 & 489 – part of the Yachtforce Flotilla in 2022 – Quick boats these!

2024 Lanzarote Sailing Dates:
‘Sail Round Lanzarote’ in the Canaries – on a  Modern 51ft November 2024
‘Book a Berth’ Prices:
Twin Bunk Bed Cabin (2 Person Price) £1898
Double Cabin (2 Person Price) £2190
Single Occupancy of Double Cabin £1699
Single Share £1199 (Female Cabin Share possible)
(flights / transfer is not included)

If you would rather have a Complete Boat Private Charter (including Skipper) Prices from:
(Approximate cost of 10 berth  51 ft yacht including Skipper – from £7595)

Booking: Email us here– we will send more info (approximate itinerary) and a booking form. Deposits £500 pp for buy a berth deposits with balance 8 weeks prior to event. Skippered charter 50% deposit with balance 8 weeks prior.

Assisted Bare Boat Available – Check the link for Lava Charter availability (however you must book through us – at the same price they offer on the web – for assisted charter or accompanied sailing)

Yacht Charter in Canaries
Jeanneau 519 One of the 3 Flotilla boats in 2022

‘Buy A Berth’ Take a cabin or berth aboard our fantastic modern 52 ft  yacht with Skipper. These large modern yachts have 5 cabins, (3 toilets / showers) and give great space aboard for fast comfortable cruising in warm sunny climes. These are cracking boats and if you haven’t sailed a big boat before you’ll be amazed at the space – the deck height head clearance and big cabins. (Limited availability for own cabin option)

Excellent tuition is available all week in a relaxed style, practise your passage planning and a bit of navigation, act as ‘skipper on-board’ the boat but under guidance – or just kick back and join in the sailing elements when you want to. We take any experience level on this trip and we try to keep the saloon areas clear using just the cabins so that there is plenty of space aboard. Numbers wise we normally aim to have 6 clients aboard a 46 foot yacht and 7 on board a 50 footer.

Nick and Max swimming at Playa Quemada – All the crew swam this day!

With 5 cabins and 3 heads / toilets / showers there is a lot of space. On the ‘buy a berth’ yachts everyone mucks in and helps out with the sailing and any galley chores but if you want a more exclusive trip with your own group, own Skipper and even your own hostess to look after the catering and serve the chilled G&T’s – see below (at the bottom). You can even charter your own boat but join our group to ‘sail in company’ giving you that reassurance of having a helping hand available – See bottom of page.

Canaries Wildlife. There is fantastic wildlife with dolphins and short finned pilot whales, abundant fish stocks and time to relax, swim and snorkel or just wind down with a bit of winter sunshine! We will sail most days but also have time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the Islands. As we take several boats we have our own ‘ready-made’ social scene and enjoy our shore-side ‘cocktail parties’ when all the boats have docked and we enjoy a sun-downer before we eat in the local restaurants.

Canary Island Yacht Charter Map
Circumnavigate Lanzarote and Visit Fuerteventura

Where are they? The Canary Islands are a group of islands belonging to Spain some 108 km off the northwest of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean off Morocco and the Western Sahara. Only 4 hrs flight time away from the UK and in the same time zone… They consist of seven different islands all of volcanic origin.

Yacht Sailing Charter in Canaries
This Archipelago is Just North Of Lanzarote – the Whole Region is a Marine Preserve

Where we sail in the Canary Islands Lanzarote Week

When you think of the Canaries – think about places that you just couldn’t get to by car, probably places that you have never heard of. Discover 4 islands, La Graciosa, Los Lobos, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are all within reach of a weeks charter. The small Chinijo Archipelago just north of Lanzarote – probably our first day’s sailing will take us here after a shake down cruise. This is where we will be going. Islands with a culture of their own, fantastic seafood from the abundant Atlantic fish stocks, great scenery with towering cliffs and secluded bays, sunshine and warm waters.

Beaches on Graciosa are just ‘to die for’

The Chinijo Archipelago. This spectacular area / marine reserve is formed by the small islets of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, Alegranza, the smaller outcrops of Roque del Este, Roque del Oeste and the amazing breathtaking cliffs of Famara.

Lanzarote Sailing Holiday
Dolphins everywhere in Lanzarote (pic 2019)

It is the largest marine reserve in Europe and one of the most diverse and rich ecological areas in the whole Canaries and we need a permit obtained in advance to anchor or berth there. Only one of those small islands called  La Graciosa is inhabited – just 700 people (and 1 policeman) – who earn a living by fishing or tourism. Just sand tracks for roads and cars are seriously controlled with only a small number of vehicles having a permit to operate – most people use a bike. The other islands are protected reserves and we could sail around them all on the 2nd day or explore further inland.

Canary Island Yacht Sailing Week Holiday
Having Lunch-time fun at Lobos Island Anchorage Feb 2022

More than likely we will go south around Lanzarote and visit the uninhabited Lobos Island. it is an islet just north of Fuerteventura in Spain’s Canary Islands. It comprises a largely uninhabited nature preserve that’s home to diverse flora and fauna, including rare birds. The main beach, Playa de la Concha, is known for its spectacular clear waters. We may visit Fuerteventura before heading North to complete the circumnavigation of Lanzarote. Think of passages of 35-45 miles with some upwind sailing and more relaxing downwind legs with some shorter days allowing for exploration, swimming and snorkeling. A Lanzarote example itinerary can be seen here

Canary Island Yacht Charter Holiday
Playa Francesa Anchorage with Famara Cliffs Behind

The Sailing. The islands provide excellent ‘winter sun’ yacht cruising within short flight times with temperate climate and some great winds! Distances over the week would be around 155 miles for your logbook and fantastic sailing in temperate conditions. Most winds are from the north east or north west with a good breeze so we cover the distances easily with the boats cracking on at 8/9 knots because of their waterline length. Between the islands there are acceleration zones where the wind  ‘squeezes’ and speeds up – so excellent windy sailing with reefing practice in parts!

Our Skippers are all commercial endorsed MCA / RYA Yachtmasters – great fun and great teachers too. The 51ft Jeanneau or Bavaria 52 will be skippered by one of our Yachtforce team but you can take the option to skipper your own boat and ‘Sail in Company’. (see prices at bottom) but be aware that there are only a few smaller craft available. 

Sail Around Lanzarote – ‘Buy A Berth’ – 51ft Modern Yacht  (see Itinerary here)
What’s Included

  • Lanzarote Yacht Sailing Charter Trip - Los Lobos
    Lunch Stop at Los Lobos Anchorage

    Professional Skipper

  • 7 days aboard yacht
  • Instruction
  •  Shared cabin / (Own cabin limited availability)
  • 51 foot – 5 cabin / 3 heads yacht
  • Gas
  • Accommodation on board
  • Breakfast, lunch and snacks on board
  • Life jacket
  • End of week cleaning
  • Bedding and Towels

Not Included: Flights to Lanzarote  Transfer to marina (15 eu taxi fare), meals / drinks ashore. 195 euro –  ‘Boat kitty aboard’ which includes the yacht security deposit insurance, fuel used, mooring fees, towels, bedding  plus cleaning materials, drinks mixers, breakfasts, lunches, some beers and some G&T’s and the large pre- week shop by Skipper / Mate

To Book: Email us at info@yachtforce.co.uk or ring us on 02380 016450
We will send you more information, the event specification, booking form, our bank details. Deposits £500 pp for buy a berth deposits with balance 8 weeks prior to event. Skippered charter 50% deposit with balance 8 weeks prior. 

DanTestimonial: Dan Harrison said this about a windy January Canaries Cruise from Tenerife on a 49 footer, ‘My partner and I went on the Canaries cruise organised by Yachtforce, with Buster as Skipper and Vikki as First Mate. We had an excellent week. We had more wind during the week than expected but it meant Buster taught us loads about sail trim and boat balance. The trip was great fun, communication before and during the week was spot on. This was the first time we had sailed with Yachtforce. We will definitely be using them again.’

MaxMaxine Oliver, Had this to say about a windy week circumnavigating Lanzarote in January. ‘Second time I have been sailing with Buster and Yachtforce and this week in Lanzarote did not disappoint. A real mixture of sailing in all conditions, developing my sailing skills and building my confidence in the capable hands of Buster.  We all had a really good time, lots of laughter and relaxation and exploring the bays and towns of Lanzarote.   Yachtforce go the extra mile to ensure all the crew develop their sailing skills at whatever level they are at and that we all get on well together,  organising gin sundowners at the of the day in the sunshine, meals out together in the evening or time on your own.  Both skipper and crew go the extra mile to make sure you get everything from your holiday and that everyone on board is comfortable and looked after.’

Lanzarote Island Flights: (Please make sure you book the right Island / airport for the correct trip.) There are a variety of flights available from the UK to Lanzarote (Arrecife Airport code ACE) .   Easyjet / Jet2 / Tui / Ryan Air a good 2 bag carry on allowance from Jet2 from BHX Birmingham!

All yachts below are modern and well equipped. If you wish – you can join our ‘Mini Flotilla’ for a comfort feel of ‘sailing in company’. (prices below). The charter company that we are agents for are Lava Charter and the price you pay with us is the same that you pay if you use them direct. We are very happy with their standards and how they maintain their boats and their protocols. These are not the cheapest yachts but we rate them as a cut above the other operators and we know first hand what you are getting as we know the boats, have been on board to look over the fleet and also use these boats. We also will arrange the advance permissions for mooring at La Graciosa when you charter through us and can give you advice on which supermarket will deliver to the boat on a Saturday, where the closest / best / cheapest supermarkets are and how to get your major initial shop to the boat.


CR41 Bavaria

 ‘Sailing in Company’ in Lanzarote

Want to Skipper on the Canaries Flotilla Yourself? Need some advise and reassurance?

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B46 SaloonCanaries Private Yacht Charter with Skipper? Not a problem – we can supply a skipper to teach you on your own yacht. Enjoy intensive tuition and coaching… or simply let the skipper do it all for you. Want someone to act as First Mate, help teach and help with the catering – not a problem. We arrange the charter and can supply the Skipper / Mate – just let us know your numbers, group dynamic, what you would be after from the experience, preferred size boat. We will let you have a quote on your own bespoke event.

 How to Book: For book a berth we are taking money now. Balances are due 10 weeks prior to departure. Please do not arrange your flights until you have received confirmation from the office. Please take out insurance to cover yourself for health, curtailment, C19, repatriation and whatever other risks you want to cover. The Post Office are doing policies that cover covid from £35 week / £45 for 2 weeks

 Email us at info@yachtforce.co.uk
or Ring us on 02380 016450

Skipper Charter in Canaries with YachtforceWhat the clients say -Ali  had this to say about the family Skippered Charter on a large, modern Jeanneau 51ft Yacht with Josh as Skipper on a 3 boat ‘flotilla’ sailing from Lanzarote on the February 2022 Winter Sun Trip, ‘What an absolutely wonderful week we had with Yachtforce. Superbly organised from start to finish and our skipper, Josh, was calm, generous with his knowledge, a great sport and an absolute pleasure to have around. Sailing in the Atlantic with family in February will be a memory to cherish for a long time, thank you so much. Yachtmaster, I’ll be back!’ . Freddie (also on the trip in Feb 2022) had this to say, ‘Josh was a cracking instructor. A spiffy week sailing! Personal highlight was balancing the boat so we didn’t need to helm.’