This Classic 212-Foot Schooner Is Setting Sail on a 5-Year Journey—and You Can Hop Onboard

Forget around the world in 88 days. This sailing yacht is about to set off on a 1,826-day voyage across the globe. The 212-foot Atlantic, the largest classic racing schooner ever recreated, will be embarking on a five-year circumnavigation—and it’s inviting you to hop onboard with up to 11 of your closest friends. The vessel plans to leave no stone unturned, venturing to remote isles, hidden coves, and more throughout its journey. Things will kick off early next year after Atlantic crosses, well, the Atlantic Ocean and sails through the Panama Canal. From there, the schooner will head out to Central America as it moves toward the South Pacific, Australasia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean. Expect stops beyond what you’d usually see on a yacht charter, such as secluded islands in the Philippines, the spice shores of Madagascar, and the ring-ringed atolls of Fakarava. And since the vessel switches up its path based on the seasons and conditions at sea, passengers will see different astounding sights throughout the year. Inside one of the cabins. November Studio If you can tear your eyes away from your surroundings, you’ll find that there’s plenty to explore onboard, too. Atlantic is home to six cabins where you’ll reside for your (minimum) seven-day jaunt, complete with luxe ensuites, rich woods, classic nautical details, and fine linens, as well as room for 12 crew. Those design details extend to the dining room and salon, in a nod to those traditional maritime vessels. Elsewhere, a gym can be set up on the deck each morning, or head out onto the water via water-ski, diving, snorkeling, or wakeboarding. And to explore the surroundings, the schooner has a sailing dinghy and bicycles prepped and ready for its passengers. As for food, those onboard can opt to dine on deck, at a picnic onshore, or underneath the stars, with each meal made from local ingredients picked up throughout the trip. While it’s cruising the high seas, Atlantic will also be paying homage to its inspiration and namesake. That legendary sailing yacht was a 227-foot stunner that participated in the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup transatlantic race, darting across the pond from Sandy Hook, N.J., to England’s Cornwall. It completed the feat in just three days—a speed record that wasn’t broken until almost a century later. Built by Van der Graaf, the recreated Atlantic contains plenty of nods to the original’s design, from its elongated hull, elegant lines, and towering 147-foot masts. The schooner also has the same sail plan (or arrangement) as its predecessor, sitting at about 18,800 square feet. And, of course, it has all the modern touches of a luxury vessel, serving up a blend of tradition and contemporary sailing for its guests. Seven-day adventures, or “chapters,” for this Grand Voyage are priced from around $170,000 for a private charter for up to 12 guests; that price tag includes payment for crew, all food and beverage, onboard activities, and equipment, with the option to arrange bespoke experiences at each stop. To book your own journey onboard, head to Atlantic’s website now—and happy sailing. Click here to see more of the schooner in photos. Atlantic Authors Nicole Hoey Digital Editor Nicole Hoey is Robb Report's digital editor. While studying at Boston University, she read, wrote and read some more as an English and journalism major. A class taught by a Boston Globe copy editor… Read More