Two nights sailing under the stars

Make the most of the Mar Menor, its unique corners and its night sky.

Spaces Available

4/5 Seats

Duration

2 days and 2 nights

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Los Alcazares Yacht Club

Format

Exclusive boat

Free cancellation

Supplier activity: Virazón Charter

Languages available: English and Spanish

Location: Port of Los Alcázares

From
900€
/barco

Get to know Mar Menor by land, sea and sky

This coastal lagoon hides not only a great natural wealth, but also a dark and perfect sky for stargazing, every day we will sail to the islands to anchor and swim in the coves.
And when night falls, we will discover the secrets of the Universe and the Solar System with the stars in the background.
We will even learn to sail as in the old days: looking at the sky and nothing else.

Includes:

Exclusive private boat

Accommodation on the boat 4 pax

Beverages

Bed linens

Compulsory Travelers Insurance

We advise you without obligation

Observation equipment and telescope

You will be able to locate the stars and constellations with the help of a planisphere and a virtual map on board, as well as view the stars with professional binoculars and a telescope.  

With a guide in the sea and sky

You will be accompanied by a professional skipper expert in astronomy.
With him you will discover stories and curiosities about the Cosmos and astronomical navigation.

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!

Explore the islands of the Mar Menor

Discover the natural landscapes and bird species that live on these islands of volcanic origin.

Unique night skies

Enjoy the night sky away from the city lights, in calm waters perfect for astronomical observation.

We respect the natural balance of the area

We sail cleanly, driven by the wind.

The route of your adventure:

First night

First contact with the sea and the sky

  • We meet at Club Nautico de Los Alcazares at sunset.
  • We go into the sea in search of the best skies while we review the history of our Universe and the Solar System.
  • We identify the stars and learn to navigate using the stars.
  • Back to the Port

You can choose whether you prefer to sleep on the boat (up to 4 people) or in one of the many hotels in the area.

Day 1

Sailing, eating and observing

  • Departure to the Islands at 12:00 noon
  • We anchor in the coves.
    No lack of chill out music and drinks on board.

You can choose to eat in the restaurants or on the boat.

  • We returned to the port in the afternoon
  • We met again at sunset and observed the moon, planets and stars with the telescope.
Day 2

Sailing, sun and snorkeling

  • We set sail for the islands at 12:00 noon.
  • We spent the day snorkeling and sunbathing on deck.
  • We return to the Port in the afternoon

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

The skies in this excursion

We will move away from the cities towards the interior of the Mar Menor towards areas with a level 4 on the Bortle scale, which measures the quality of the sky for astronomical observation, and the stillness of the aquifer allows us to observe from the boat in the darkest places.
We will see the planets of the Solar System and the craters of the Moon with an impressive level of detail.

More Information

The Bortle scale is used to measure sky brightness.
It consists of nine levels ranging from the darkest sky (level 1) to the brightest sky (level 9), always taking into account light pollution.
Each level provides information on the quality of the sky and the objects we can observe.
Thus, a perfect sky for observation would enjoy level 1 and a sky in the center of a big city would enjoy level 9.

Meet Virazón. This Damio 23 sailboat from 1968 (refitted in 2024) will be your adventure partner.
*If you come from December to March, we will sail on a Sun Odissey 29.2 with similar characteristics.

Boat specifications:

Length 7 m

Beam 2.40 m

Manufactured in 1968, refits in 2011 and 2024

Up to 5 persons

1 Cabinets

1 Bathrooms

This boat has:

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Awning

Bathing platform

Bathtub cushions

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Shower

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Speakers

Teak deck

Bed linens

Electric toilet

USB port

Autopilot

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GPS

Guides and charts

Probe

VHF

Refrigerator

Regatta sail

Roller genoa

Spinnaker

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 meet the employer/monitor beforehand?

If you have any questions we can put you in contact with the skipper.
In the Voucher that we send you previously you will find the data of the skipper/monitor.

May I meet the rest of the crew?

We usually form a WhataApp group before setting sail so that you can get to know the rest of the group and the skipper.
You can discuss the shopping list and other logistical aspects of the trip.

I would like to take the opportunity to learn to sail during a sailing trip, is this possible?

It is always possible and if you want to take the opportunity to learn or increase your training this will be the ideal time.
Most of our skippers are also instructors and have thousands of miles under their belts, so they will be happy to share their knowledge with you and you will be able to actively participate in the maneuvers of the yacht.

Are guards on duty during long departures?

Sailing at night is a wonderful experience but we must take certain precautions.
It is common for passengers to participate in night watches, but always under the supervision and control of the skipper.
It will be an ideal time to enjoy the stars and constellations.
That way the watches will surely be very short!

How many people are on a boat?

It depends a lot on each vessel, specifically on the number of cabins (cabins) available.
Keep in mind that the cabins are usually double cabins and in the “square to square” format it is common to share a cabin with another person.
If you are traveling as a couple, don’t worry, you will have a cabin just for yourselves.
The dinette or saloon is also usually convertible into a bed, although it is the place where the skipper usually sleeps.

On long experiences who is in charge of shopping and cooking?

We usually say that the shopping list, the stowage of food/drinks and cooking are part of the exciting adventure of sailing.
These tasks are done together but always following the skipper’s advice.
Before setting sail you will receive this advice before going to the supermarket.

Will I be able to charge my phone or other electronic equipment on the ship?

Boats are connected to 220v when in port but when sailing they are usually connected to 12v.
Some incorporate generators that can help us to continue having 220v on board even when sailing, but in general, phones, tablets, cameras, and other small devices will never have a problem charging them at 12v or with the help of a cigarette lighter in some cases and in others with a USB directly.
Our ground team will inform you conveniently.

Will I have telephone coverage during my trip?

Depending on the geographical area you are in and the miles to travel.
It is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose cell phone coverage, unless the boat is equipped with satellite telephony, but this is unusual for trips like the ones we do (satellite telephony is more intended for oceanic navigation).

What will happen if the weather is bad?

In case of extreme weather, we will arrange other dates for departure.
But remember that you can also cancel as described in the cancellation policy of each experience.

Is it possible to change the itinerary of my reservation?

We always try to stick to the planned itinerary, but the weather is part of the sailor and safety is the most important thing for us.
We usually have alternative plans ready when we analyze the forecast and observe that sailing is not going to be safe or comfortable, but if that is not possible either, we postpone the departure for a few hours or schedule another day.
In the worst case scenario, you may cancel the experience.

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