Astronomical voyage in Lanzarote

Discover the privileged Canary night sky aboard a sailing boat

Spaces Available

6 Seats

Duration

3 hours

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Puerto Calero and Marina Arrecife

Format

Exclusive boat

Learn to navigate by following the stars

The Canary Islands hide many surprises.
Not only do they have a unique ecosystem, but also a night sky cleared by the trade winds.
You just need to get away from the cities to discover the firmament in all its splendor.
In this experience you will chase the darkest skies at sea.
You will also discover how they used to navigate in the old days, using the sextant and the time delay compass.
Let yourself be carried away to an adventure that will take your breath away.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance

Supplier activity: GESIMPI Canarias

Languages available: English and Spanish

Location: Marina Arrecife or Puerto Calero

Includes:

Exclusive private boat

Soft drink, snack, or glass of wine.

Compulsory Travelers Insurance

From
780€
/barco

Astronomical equipment on board

You will be able to experiment with the sextant, the time delay compass and professional astronomical binoculars.

The captain of the voyage

You will be accompanied by a professional skipper, certified by the Starlight Foundation as an astronomical monitor.

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!

Discover curiosities of the firmament

You will learn how to interpret the night sky and how it has been used for centuries to guide navigation.

Sail under unique skies

We will get away from light pollution to see one of the best night skies in the world.
You will go aboard a 12-meter Bavaria 39 sailboat.
We will lie on the deck and watch the stars with a snack and a wine (or soft drink).

Back to the mainland

And to top it all off, you will be able to see the most impressive stars of the night with a professional telescope mounted on the ground.

In search of a unique sky. This is the plan :

At dusk, before the sun sets

We ship

  • We will meet at the port jetty at sunset (in Marina Arrecife or Puerto Calero).
  • We’ll set sail for the stars
Already at sea

We observe the firmament

  • We will identify the main asterisms in the sky
  • We will learn how the sextant was used to orientate by the stars.

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 aboard a modern 39-foot sailboat from the German shipyard Babaria.

Boat specifications:

Length 12 m

Beam 3.9 m

Manufactured in 2007

Up to 6 persons + skipper

3 Cabins

2 bathrooms

This boat has:

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Awning

Bathing platform

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Bathroom ladder

Bathtub cushions

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Shower

Table

Teak deck

Bath towels

Bed linens

Electric toilet

Television

USB port

Attachment engine

Autopilot

Dinghy

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GPS

Guides and charts

Probe

Satellite phone

VHF

Coffee machine

Oven/Stove

Refrigerator

Gennaker

Mainsail with battens

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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