Step aboard for a few days and get a taste of life at sea.
Sail. Dive. Discover.
13°02.210'N 59°36.620'W[ ABOUT ]We run small sailing voyages that mix time under sail with time under the sea.
Groups are small so that everyone can take part in a way that fits their interest and experience.
Our days fall into a comfortable pattern and our routes are shaped by the conditions - no two voyages are the same.
13°05'09.6"N 59°36'44.3"W
12°39'04.3"N 61°23'46.1"W[ A DAY ON BOARD ]Go for an early morning swim, a quiet stroll down the beach or sit on deck with your coffee
Share breakfast, check the forecast, choose our course and sail to our next destination.
Drop anchor for lunch and time in the water. Swim, snorkel or if you’ve booked in advance, dive.
Later perhaps we’ll take the tender ashore for a sunset dinner and head back on board, sun tired and ready for our berths.
[ VOYAGES ]Featured Voyages
The Day Passage
The Day Passage gives you a full day on the water, handling lines and taking the helm.
We stay within coastal waters and set a course based on weather, time and your comfort.
There is time to sail, anchor, snorkel and, if your booking includes it, go for a dive.
You get a little hands-on sailing experience and a clear sense of life at sea without the commitment of an overnight.
Barbados’ West Coast
1 Day (09:00- 16:00)
The Coastal Voyage
A three-day liveaboard on Nayru for those looking for a short and sweet weekend adventure.
We sail Barbados’ sheltered west coast, mixing light sailing with time at anchor for swimming, snorkelling or going ashore.
If your voyage includes diving, we plan a small number of guided dives into the trip.
You are encouraged to take the helm, trim sails and read the water - you get a sense of what life aboard is really like.
Barbados’ South & West Coasts
3 Days/2 Nights
We usually start on the protected west coast to give smooth reaching and simple sailing while everyone settles in.
We anchor where conditions allow, with snorkelling and swimming and, if your booking includes diving, time to explore some of the better dive spots on the island.
Then we head south for some upwind sailing; tacking, trimming and learning how it feels to sail closer to the wind, followed by an easier downwind run back toward Carlisle Bay with the wind, current and sea working with us.
By the end you start to feel it all at once: the tension in the sails, the angle of heel, the pressure on the rudder. Your hands know what to do before you think.
Barbados’ South & West Coasts
5 Days/4 Nights
The Island Voyage
Seven days aboard is enough time to settle into boat life.
We sail along the south and west coasts and, if conditions allow, up toward the north where you share more of the coastline with fishing boats than tour boats.
We sail further, anchor in quieter spots and, if your voyage includes diving, spend time in places few people see.
A week is long enough for the boat to feel familiar and for everyone aboard to move well together.
Barbados’ South, West & North Coasts
7 Days/6 Nights
The Deep Voyage
Horizon Voyage
THE WINDWARD ISLANDS 2026
The Horizon Voyage
Uncharted
10 Days/9 Nights
This is our flagship voyage. Ten days aboard and you get a real taste of how people actually live at sea.
We may cross between islands or stay within a smaller area, working with weather windows. You live aboard Nayru the entire time, sharing shorter hops between nearby islands or making a longer blue water passage, always choosing the best course the boat, crew and conditions allow.
We take turns keeping watch, share tasks, and, if your booking includes diving, choose our dives with the same respect for weather and timing.
No two Horizon Voyages are the same.
You’ll come back with calloused hands, sun-kissed skin and a clear sense of why people choose this lifestyle.
Common Questions
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No. You don’t need any sailing experience to join a voyage.
You do need to be reasonably fit, steady on your feet and willing to take part in simple tasks on deck and around the boat. We’ll show you what to do and keep things within your ability.
For longer trips like the Horizon Voyage, we’ll talk through your experience and comfort level in more detail before confirming a booking.
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No. Our voyages are sailing-focused and you don’t need to be a diver to join us. You do need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim, however.
Diving is an optional add-on you choose at booking. If you want to dive, you’ll need proof of certification (or to join an agreed course or refresher), complete the diving medical questions honestly, and have travel insurance that covers scuba diving.
If you would like to dive, but have no experience or certification we can arrange for you to do a Discover Scuba Diving short course. -
We can accept no more than a maximum of 6 guests on our day-passages and 4 guests on board for any liveaboard voyage
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What’s included depends on the voyage you choose. Please check our inclusions page for details: Inclusions Page Link
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First you'll fill out our joining form, then we'll arrange a short call to discuss the details and answer any questions you might have. Once we’re agreed it’s a good fit then we require a deposit to confirm your spot
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Weather is one of the main things we work around, and sometimes it alters the plan. If conditions change, we may adjust routes, timings, anchorages or activities for safety and practicality.
We can’t guarantee specific destinations or dive sites, and weather-related changes don’t qualify for refunds or compensation.For full details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
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We don’t book or manage flights, hotels or transfers for guests. You’re responsible for your own travel to and from our meeting point, and for any accommodation ashore.
We will clearly state when and where to meet the boat, give realistic arrival and departure windows, and can share local pointers, but we aren’t liable for delays, missed connections or changes to your travel plans.
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Yes. All guests must be 18 or older, reasonably fit and steady on their feet.
You need to be able to move around a moving boat, step in and out of the tender and take part in simple tasks on deck and below.
If you have medical issues or injuries, tell us on the joining form so we can discuss what type of trip is ideal for you. -
Yes. For safety, all guests must be comfortable in the water and be able to swim unassisted.
This applies even if you don’t plan to dive or snorkel
If you’re not able to swim, a SailDeep voyage is not the right fit. -
Yes. Travel and medical insurance is required for all guests.
If you are diving, your cover must include scuba diving to the depths and activities you plan to do.
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Not necessarily. Nayru is a 36 foot boat with two cabins, and a salon berth (meaning the seating in the salon converts into a bed).
Depending on your booking, you may share a cabin or space with another guest of the same sex or with your travel partner.
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There is Starlink and 12V/230V power on board, but both are limited and managed carefully.
Everyone is welcome to charge phones and small devices, but there are only so many charging points available.
Wi-Fi is normally available near shore during the day, not guaranteed offshore, and turned off at night to conserve power.
We can discuss your data needs and perhaps suggest an eSim data carrier that will work for you if your needs go beyond what we can reliably provide. -
Alcohol is allowed in moderation once the boat is secured and all sailing and in-water activities for the day are finished.
No drinking before or during sailing, snorkelling or diving.
Smoking and vaping are never allowed inside the cabin. If you smoke, you’ll need to do so on the leeward side on-deck, use an ash receptacle to avoid burns or damage to the boat.
Illegal drugs are not permitted on board under any circumstances.
According to current Barbadian law, marijuana is still illegal for recreational use. It has not been legalised. -
Our cancellation and refund rules depend on how far in advance you cancel and are set out in detail in our Terms and Conditions.
In general, deposits are non-refundable and late cancellations may mean you lose more of the trip cost.
Weather-related changes do not qualify for refunds or compensation.
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before you pay a deposit.