IYT recognized training center

Sailing courses

We love sailing and we want you to love sailing too! Our school is strategically located in beautiful Olhão, just 10 minutes away from Faro International Airport, making it a perfect location to learn to sail while enjoying the Algarve region.
You can combine your sailing course with a sailing expedition. Please check our Packages and Sailing Expeditions information (scroll down).

If those dates are not convenient for you, please contact us. We may be able to arrange a course that suits your schedule.

950 €
Beginner level
5 days
IYT International Crew
This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a sailing yacht.
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750 €
Beginner level
3 days
IYT Day Skipper
Three day course for commanding a sailboat up to 10m, 5 miles offshore.
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2.400 €
Intermediate level
12 days
IYT Fastrack Bareboat Skipper
From zero to hero! 12 days of intensive course. Hands on. Max 3 students.
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1.300 €
Intermediate level
5 days
IYT Bareboat Skipper
The International Bareboat Skipper course is a five-day course. This is a certificate of competency for those candidates who wish to train to command a vessel up to 24 metres in length, in fair weather and in sight of land.
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1.600 €
Advanced level
6 days
IYT Yachtmaster Coastal
The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal certificate is a recreational certificate of competency for command of sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 60 nm offshore.
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2.100 €
Advanced level
11 days
IYT Yachtmaster Offshore
The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore. It is a comprehensive theory and live-aboard course consisting of five days of classroom theory and a six-day practical component, including a practical on-water examination. The minimum age to obtain this certification is 18.
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Sail. Learn. Explore. Enjoy. Repeat.

Expeditions

At Algarve Cruising Center, our sailing expeditions take you beyond the ordinary — across the stunning southern coasts of Portugal and Spain.
Join us to explore breathtaking shorelines, hidden coves, and vibrant coastal cultures while you learn the art of sailing hands-on.

Every journey is an experiential learning adventure — where practice meets passion, teamwork meets discovery, and every wave brings new insights. Whether you’re trimming sails for the first time or perfecting your navigation skills, it’s all about learning by doing — and having fun along the way.

When the sails come down and the sun sets over the Atlantic, you’ll already be dreaming of the next adventure.

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Courses & Expeditions

Explore upcoming sailing courses and our next expedition. Browse the calendar to find dates, levels, and locations that fit your plans, then save your spot.

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