Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International

1 Week Learn to Sail Adventure

1-Week, Cruise and Learn Sailing Courses!

1-Week Cruise and Learn Sailing Competence Courses...

Our 1-week cruise and learn sailing adventures are the cornerstone of all our learn-to-sail courses!

Get started today with your NauticEd, Bareboat Charter Master bundle of courses online.

Then schedule an amazing 1-week, cruise and learn sailing adventure aboard a mono-hull or catamaran sailing vessel in any of several beautiful cruising destinations.

1-week sailing courses typically run Saturday – Friday. Arrive to destination on Saturday, stay aboard sailing vessel on Saturday night. Course begins Sunday morning and ends Friday afternoon.

How much does it cost?

All of our courses are $3000 per week, plus charter costs for the specific sailing vessel and location chosen…

  • Dividing the total cost between a group of students or passengers can make learning to sail quite affordable. 
  • Any course can be a group course. You can put your own group together or we will promote it for you and attempt to build a group for your chosen week and location. Ask us about booking a cabin on an existing course!
  • Cruise and Learn Sailing Courses are all-inclusive, of professional instruction, NauticEd online Bareboat Charter Master bundle and Catamaran Confidence Courses, Certification Assessments, Electronic logbook and Sailing resume, provisions (groceries, except alcohol), moorage, fuel, linens, SUP’s, Snorkeling gear, StarLink Satellite internet, etc. 
  • Depending on the location, 1-week mono-hull sailboat charters will run between $3000 to around $7000 and between $5000 to $12,000 for cruising catamarans. 
  • Your total costs (not including travel costs) will range between $7000 – $10,000 for mono-hull courses and $8000 – $15,000 for catamaran courses.
  • Total cost can be divided between a single sailor, couples, a family or a group. (Example: Mono-hull course for two couples as low as $1750 per person, Family of 5, as low as $1400 per person, etc.)
  • Private instruction on your own boat is $500 per day or $3000 per week + basic travel costs if applicable.
  • Unique monthly subscription option. Ask us about how to pay for your cruise  and learn sailing adventure with easy, affordable monthly payments!

How to get Started...

Are you ready for a 1-week Cruise and Learn Sailing Course? 

Here’s how the process works:

  1. Reach out by completing the Inquiry Form or Schedule a video consultation with us.
  2. We will discuss the specific details (course type, party size, location, etc.) of your sail training program.
  3. Reserve with a $750 per person deposit or take advantage of our affordable monthly subscription option.
  4. Complete our onboarding process and begin your NauticEd course work online immediately.
  5. Full payment is completed 60 days before your 1-week cruise and learn course begins or as established in your monthly subscription program.
  6. Set Sail on your 1-Week Cruise and Learn Adventure and have a blast on your journey to become a competent sailor and skipper!

Couples focused Private Sailing Courses...

Sailing is often romanticized as a serene and adventurous pastime, but for couples learning to sail together, it can also present unique challenges. 

While sailing offers an unparalleled opportunity for couples to bond and explore, it requires teamwork, communication, and adaptability.

Having had many many couples in their sailing certification courses over the years and as a sailing couple themselves, John and Amber Ensley fully understand the challenges couples may encounter when learning to sail together and can help with a range of strategies for overcoming them.

In addition to learning to sail, we can also help with effective communication, resolving conflicts around roles and responsibilities, managing fear, stress and anxiety, building trust and teamwork, embracing adventure, and much more.

Learning to sail as a couple is not just about mastering sailing skills; it’s also about embarking on an adventure together, strengthening your bond, and creating lifelong memories. 

Learning to sail as a couple can be one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences of your life.

From communication breakdowns to managing stress and navigating adverse weather, couples may encounter obstacles that test their patience, resilience, and teamwork.

By addressing these challenges head-on, communicating openly, and supporting each other through highs and lows, couples can strengthen their bond and enjoy a lifetime of adventures on the water.

Get started right away with the NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master online course bundle and Contact us today  to schedule your Private, Couples Focused, 1-week, Cruise-n-Learn Sailing Adventure!

Family Focused Private Sailing Certification Courses

Learning to sail as a family is not without its challenges, but the rewards far outweigh the obstacles. From coordination and safety concerns to building resilience and adaptability, sailing offers valuable lessons that bring families closer together.

We’ve had many many families on our courses over the years and can help with strategies for teamwork and coordination, defining roles and responsibilities, effective communication, managing fear, anxiety and stress and much more.

Despite the challenges it may present, learning to sail as a family offers a wealth of rewards that extend far beyond the confines of the boat. 

Sailing encourages quality time spent together, away from the distractions of modern life, fostering deeper connections and cherished memories that will last a lifetime. It instills a sense of adventure and curiosity in children, sparking an interest in exploration and a love for the natural world.

Whether exploring local waterways or embarking on extended voyages, the rewards of family sailing are as diverse and abundant as the seas themselves.

Get started right away with NauticEd’s Bareboat Charter Master course bundle and Contact us for more details… about booking your private, family focused, 1-week, Cruise-n-Learn Sailing Adventure.

American Sailing (ASA) Sailing Certification Courses...

While we firmly believe you just can’t beat a NauticEd – Cruise-n-Learn Sailing combination, we also understand that there may be a reason to pursue American Sailing (ASA) certifications.

We can also completely train and prepare you to “challenge” the ASA 104, Bareboat Course, through any ASA affiliate school (we can refer you if needed). Having taught hundreds of students this exact ASA course for years, we are confident we can prepare you to easily pass a ASA 104 Bareboat challenge.

A “challenge” consists of passing a 100 question written knowledge, theory and basic chart plotting examination and then demonstrating skills proficiency on the water with an ASA instructor. Once passed, you will receive all three core ASA certification stickers for your ASA logbook (ASA 101-104). 

We have relationships with a number of ASA affiliate schools and can run our 1-week Cruise-n-Learn Sailing Adventures with an ASA focused curriculum for those aspiring sailors that want or need it. 

Prices will vary depending upon the specific ASA courses and locations, so please reach out to us to discuss the details.

Contact us for more details… and to book your ASA Certification focused, 1-week, Cruise-n-Learn Sailing Adventure or Click the button below to see our current availability for summer 2024.

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