Taking a full moon cruise isn't necessarily only about the moon, it is also about the stars and the planets that can be seen with the naked eye, and out on the open sea the sky is spectacular.
If the full moon happens during the night the trip will be something special and what we see depends on the season and time of day. The first light to appear on the night sky is Venus like a bright light bulb, and depending on the time of year you will be able to see the other planets with the naked eye, except Neptune and Uranus, who are too far away.
This year we will be lucky to see eight meteor showers, the first one being Lyrids in April. The zodiac constellations are also up there to see, again depending on season, and of course the most common constellations are visible all year round, like Orion with his belt, Ursa major and Casseopeia. . We have binoculars aboard to help with visibility, to see those far away stars and planets. If you are not an avid stargazer, we will point them out for you.
THE TRIP
Because the time of the full moon varies so much, from early afternoon to late night, the trip will start at varying hours. But we are flexible, so midnight or noon, we will take you out there.
Because of these different hours, the is similar to both the
Sunrise and the
Sunset cruises. Depending on the season both the sun and the full moon might be up at the same time, and on the same trip you might see at magical sunrise or a spectacular sunset and a starlit sky. Who knows what nature will bring us?
The trip starts when you are safely aboard and are served a welcome drink, our preference being something chilled and bubbly, but other options are of course available. On the brightest days we can guarantee you spectacular views of the meeting of three countries and two continents. Spain and Gibraltar in Europe and Morocco on the northern coast of Africa.
If time permits, before bringing Tealie back to her berth we will take a ten minute detour down the canal to the inner parts of Sotogrande marina, past the luxurious and colourful apartments at the frontline of the canal.
USEFUL INFORMATION
| Start | : | When to start depends on the time of month. |
| Duration | : | This trip has no certain distance or goal. We go where the wind blows us, and the rest is up to you. |
| Guests | : | 6-8 persons. If you are a bigger group, this can be arranged with two sailboats. A different price will apply. |
| What to bring | : | Swimsuit. Towel. Warm clothes. Motion sickness remedies. Equipment for activities (fishing, scuba and more). |
| Price | : | € 100,- per hour
The price includes:
• A welcome drink.
• Lunch pack, snacks and refreshments.
• Taxes, insurances, fuel. No additional fees will apply. |
RECOMMENDED LINKS
For more detailed information on the moon phases in Sotogrande, please click
where you can choose date, month and year.
ACTIVITIES
    
Should you get restless sitting around on deck you are welcome to take the helm or help with the sails. If you would like to do some fishing or go scuba diving, or have any other activity in mind, feel free to bring your equipment along. If you want to go swimming we have snorkelig gear and a SUP board at your disposal.
For photos and videos on some activities aboard, click here.
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PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
- You will be served food, snacks and refreshments. If you have any allergies or have some special dietary wishes or needs, please let us know.
- Although hot on land, the sea air can get humid and chilly, especially around sunset. For your own comfort, we recommend bringing a warm jumper or jacket.
- Please bring proper shoes with white, rubber soles. The deck is slippery when wet and we wish to avoid any accidents. If the weather is warm enough, barefoot is a good option.
- We have life vests for those not feeling too comfortable aboard, also for small kids and medium sized pets.
- If you wish to let your family and friends know where you are sailing, they can follow you by searching for TEALIE on VesselFinder or by clicking on MarineTraffic.
MOTION SICKNESS
Motion sickness is the worst, especially wobbling on a sailboat with no immediate escape. However, if you tend to get motion sick, don't worry, there are some precautions to take before and during the trip.
Before the trip- Check with your doctor or pharmasist which medicines or patches to be recommended. The adhesive patch is put behind your ear a few hours before boarding. We have pills and wrist bracelets if needed.
- Buy a pack of lozenges, preferably something with ginger.
- Do not eat a big meal before boarding.
- Lay of alcohol, caffeine and drink lots of water.
- Bring a distraction - like music with headphones.
During the trip- If you brought music, listen to it as it might add some distraction.
- Find a better spot. Many find relief by taking the helm.
- Lie down if you can, keep your head still, shut your eyes or follow the horizon. Whatever is best for you.
- We will provide something salty, like chips or crackers, green apples, i.e. Granny Smith, anything with ginger, i.e. lozenges.
- Drink ginger ale or ginger tea, Coca-Cola, the real stuff.
If nothing of the above helps, we will give you a bucket and head back to Sotogrande.
NUMBER OF GUESTS ABOARD
TEALIE is registered for 10 people but for your own comfort we prefer a maximum of 6 guests, on shorter trips we can accomodate 8. If you are more than 8 persons in your group, we are collaborating with another sailboat, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49. In total the two sailboats can accomodate 18 guests.
Your pet, furry or not, is welcome to join us.
PAYMENT
We accept cash, PayPal in EUR and NOK, or bank transfers to Spain and Norway. We accept Spanish Bizum but unfortunately not Vipps. If you are a company and need an invoice, no problem.
