Sail with the stars in the Bay of Cádiz

Discover the wonders of the firmament from the darkness of the sea aboard a sailboat

Spaces Available

6 Seats

Duration

3 hours

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Puerto Sherry - Pantalán D 10

Format

Plaza a Plaza / Exclusive boat

Chasing the purest night skies

Every night, thousands of lights block out the Universe.
But at sea we still enjoy the sky as it is.
In this experience you will sail away from the coast to find a spectacular view of the firmament.
A Starlight monitor will help you to recognize and closely observe the most interesting stars.
And we will have a snack on a sailboat in the middle of the sea, under the only light of the Milky Way.
Be amazed on this trip to another galaxy!

Free cancellation up to 15 days in advance

Supplier activity: A Toda Vela

Languages available: English and Spanish

Location: Puerto Sherry

Includes:

Exclusive private boat

Beverages

Aperitif

Fuel

Compulsory Travelers Insurance

From
120€
/pax

Astronomical observation equipment

The Starlight monitor will help you explore the most beautiful corners of the sky with professional binoculars.

Guides in the sea and in the sky

You will be accompanied by professional skippers with many years of experience.
All of them are certified by the Starlight Foundation as astronomical monitors, and they will teach you curiosities about the firmament and astronavigation.

Virtual Reality

Let us take you on a journey into the past with our virtual reality experience.
Our ship will travel back to the 16th century to discover how sailors used the stars to calculate their position and guide their ships.
Available from June!

Learn curiosities about the stars

You will recognize the stars and constellations with the help of a planisphere (which you can take home as a souvenir).
In addition, we will do a light experiment to understand how light reaches us from the Universe.

Sail under unique skies

A professional skipper will take you away from light pollution to see the sky in all its splendor.

Disconnect under the starlight

Of course, there will be time to relax and enjoy the views of the galaxy with drinks and snacks.

This is the plan:

At sunset

We embark and put to sea

  • We leave from Pantalán D 10 in Puerto Sherry.
  • We sailed 6 miles offshore
Already in the water

Exploring the sky

  • We will explain the movement of the celestial vault and how to use a planisphere.
  • We will identify the stars and constellations in their current position.
  • We will conduct an experiment to understand how starlight reaches us.

  When you book we will send you a Voucher with all the details: schedule, meeting point, contact telephone numbers and some recommendations.

We will sail on an 11 m sailing boat.  

 

Boat specifications:

Length 11.3 m

Beam 3.68 m

Manufactured in 2001

Up to 12 people

2 Cabins

1 Bathrooms

This boat has:

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Awning

Bathing platform

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Bathroom ladder

Bathtub cushions

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Shower

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Speakers

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Spray hood

Table

Bath towels

Bed linens

Hot water

Television

USB port

Attachment engine

Autopilot

Dinghy

Electric windlass

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GPS

Guides and charts

Probe

VHF

Coffee machine

Oven/Stove

Refrigerator

Fishing equipment

Glasses and tubes

Gennaker

Roller furling mainsail

Roller genoa

Pattern

Write to us!
Our astronavigators are here to make your experience unforgettable.
We will help you understand what is included in the price, what the boats are like, how the astronomical activities work and any other questions you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cancel the previously booked activity?

On each short or long experience page, you have the information and cancellation policy specific to it.
If you still have doubts, you can contact us and we will help you to solve them.

How can I pay at Sea Starlight?

All you have to do is pre-book your activity and fill in the contact information required on the screen.
Shortly, the person in charge of the chosen activity will contact you and will indicate the method of payment (usually by bank transfer or bizum).

If I am going to sail, is it necessary to have any previous experience?

Our experiences are designed for anyone with an interest and no sailing or astronomy experience is required.
Our instructors and skippers love to share their knowledge with all those who visit us.

What should I bring on the day of departure?

Before the activity you will receive a voucher with all the details of your reservation and with the main tips both for sailing and for making observations.
It will depend a lot on the time of the year and the area where you are going to do your activity, but keep in mind that as a general rule, in the sea even in summer it is always advisable to wear several clothes and if we are hot we will remove layers.
Always take some warm clothes for sailing!
The same thing happens when we do observations at night, that although they are months of heat, at night temperatures drop quite a lot and it is preferable to be prepared with a good jacket, a hat to cover our head and even gloves.

Can I hire an exclusive activity?

Of course.
It will depend on the availability in each case but it is very common to reserve a boat for a family or group exclusively.

Is the activity I am going to perform insured?

All our boats are duly registered in List 6 and are covered by Civil Liability Insurance and SOVI (Compulsory Travelers Insurance).
Insurance to cover the typical case of not coming because my grandfather got sick is another matter.
In such cases, you have to take out personal insurance.

Can I get dizzy?

If you tend to get seasick, tell your skipper and he/she will give you some recommendations to avoid seasickness as much as possible, although they are not infallible since each body reacts differently to this situation.

How long is the experience and how is the time distributed on land and at sea?

Although it depends on each territory and especially on weather conditions and sea conditions, the standard is approximately 1 hour of navigation and 2 hours of observation on land.

How will I know where to find the meeting point?

Prior to departure we will send you a Voucher with all the details of your reservation: meeting point, what is included in your trip… and the telephone number of the skipper or instructor.

Will I have telephone coverage during my trip?

Depending on the geographical area you are in, it is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose mobile coverage.

We are an official travel agency

Our vessels have passenger insurance (SOVI).

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