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Algarve Cruising Center

First International Yacht Training School in Portugal

We love to sail and want to share that passion with you! We offer practical courses because we believe that safe recreational boating education should take place at sea, with plenty of hands-on experience and in small groups. Our school is strategically located in Faro and Olhão, in the heart of the Ria Formosa.
Learn to sail along the southern coast of the Algarve.

Ours training

Training for all ages and ambitions

We are an IYT (International Yacht Training) school offering sailing and motorboat training from beginner to advanced level (Yachtmaster Offshore). How about spending a week aboard our sailing school vessel to earn a certification recognised worldwide? Please choose your desired level and check our training schedule.

If you cannot find a suitable date for your training, please get in touch with us to share your availability. We will make every effort to accommodate your schedule.

Next events

2026

09 Feb - 11 Feb Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 19 Feb - 19 Feb ERF courses EFR First Aid course 200 € e-learning + 4 hours presential 4 Places Info 02 Mar - 04 Mar Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 16 Mar - 18 Mar Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 16 Mar - 20 Mar Powerboat course IYT Powerboat up to 24m 1.700 € 5 days 2 Places Info 19 Mar - 19 Mar ERF courses EFR First Aid course 200 € e-learning + 4 hours presential 4 Places Info 04 May - 06 May Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 07 May - 07 May ERF courses EFR First Aid course 200 € e-learning + 4 hours presential 4 Places Info 18 May - 20 May Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 01 Jun - 03 Jun Powerboat course MCA / IYT Powerboat up to 15m 650 € 3 days 3 Places Info 15 Jun - 19 Jun Sailing course IYT Bareboat Skipper 1.300 € 5 days 3 Places Info 15 Jun - 19 Jun Sailing expedition Guadiana river secrets 1.600 € 5 days 3 Places Info 15 Jun - 19 Jun Sailing course IYT International Crew 950 € 5 days 2 Places Info 15 Jun - 19 Jun Sailing course IYT Yachtmaster Coastal 1.600 € 6 days 2 Places Info 15 Jun - 17 Jun Sailing course IYT Day Skipper 750 € 3 days 3 Places Info 29 Jun - 01 Jul Summer camp AquaQuest 3-Day Teen Camp 350 € 3 days / 2 nights 8 Places Info 29 Jun - 03 Jul Summer camp AquaQuest 6-Day Teen Camp 650 € 6 days 8 Places Info 01 Jul - 03 Jul Summer camp AquaQuest 3-Day Teen Camp 350 € 3 days / 2 nights 8 Places Info

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