Stopover Destinations

Oban, Scotland

Scotland

LegLeg 8 | The Atlantic Homecoming
PortOban, Scotland
Arrival10-13 July 2026
Start19 Jul 2026
Editions2
Aerial image at sunset depicting Gunwharf Wharf Quays and the iconic Spinnaker Tower amongst the backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour.

Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays

United Kingdom

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPortsmouth, Gunwharf Quays
Arrival28 August 2025
Start31 August
Editions3

Puerto Sherry, Spain

Spain

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPuerto Sherry, Spain
Arrival08-10 September 2025
Start14 Sept 2025
Editions2

Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Uruguay

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPunta Del Este, Uruguay
Arrival11-15 October 2025
Start20 Oct 2025
Editions4

Cape Town, V&A Waterfront

South Africa

LegLeg 3 | The Roaring Forties
PortCape Town, V&A Waterfront
Arrival05-09 November 2025
Start16 Nov 2025
Editions12

Fremantle

Australia

LegLeg 3 | The Roaring Forties
PortFremantle
Arrival08-13 December 2025
Start21 Dec 2025
Editions6
Aerial view overlooking the stunning turquoise waters and white sands of the Hill Inlet and Togue Bay in the Whitsundays

Airlie Beach

Australia

LegLeg 5 | The Asia-Pacific Challenge
PortAirlie Beach
Arrival07-11 Jan 2026
Start19 Jan 2026
Editions2

Subic Bay

Philippines

LegLeg 5 | The Asia-Pacific Challenge
PortSubic Bay
Arrival10-14 Feb 2026
Start22 Feb 2026
Editions2
Aerial view of Qingdao, China, highlighting its modern skyline along the coastline. The Olympic Sailing Center is prominently featured by the waterfront, with its marina and sailing boats in the clear blue waters.

Qingdao, Olympic Sailing Centre

China

LegLeg 6 | The Mighty Pacific
PortQingdao, Olympic Sailing Centre
Arrival04-06 March 2026
Start12 Mar 2026
Editions6

Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province

South Korea

LegLeg 6 | The Mighty Pacific
PortTongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province
Arrival16-17 March 2026
Start22 Mar 2026
Editions1
Aerial view of Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina, highlighting the Seattle Great Wheel and the city's skyline, including the iconic Space Needle along the bustling waterfront.

Seattle

USA

LegLeg 7 | The Americas Coast-To-Coast
PortSeattle
Arrival15-20 April 2026
Start28 Apr 2026
Editions5
Panoramic aerial view of the Bridge of The Americas over the Panama Canal Pacific Entrance. Sunset scene with a gentle mist in the background. The bridge is spanning two continents - two Americas.

Flamenco & Shelter Bay Marina

Panama

LegLeg 7 | The Americas Coast-To-Coast
PortFlamenco & Shelter Bay Marina
Arrival24-29 May 2026
Start02 June 2026
Editions14
The Wharf of Washington, D.C. at night

Washington, DC

USA

LegLeg 7 | The Americas Coast-To-Coast
PortWashington, DC
Arrival14-16 June 2026
Start22 June 2026
Editions2

Grand Finale | Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays

United Kingdom

LegLeg 8 | The Atlantic Homecoming
PortGrand Finale | Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays
Arrival25 July 2026
Start
Editions3

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