Northern Europe and the North Sea
Yacht delivery from Den Helder to Lagos
About 1,700 nautical miles, typically 12 to 16 days under way. For a 40-foot cruising yacht, expect an all-in cost of €7,000 to €11,000. Captains who sail this route give you their own offer.
- Distance
- 1,700 nm
- Under way
- 12 to 16 days
- 40 ft, all-in
- €7,000–€11,000
About this passage
Time-sensitive, weather is the variable. UK and NL owners moving boats south for season; Scandinavian owners running up to summer cruising grounds.
By boat size
| Under 40 ft | €6,000 to €9,400 |
| 40 to 50 ft | €7,000 to €11,000 |
| 50 ft and up | €8,800 to €13,800 |
Indications, not quotes. Season, the boat's condition and the weather move the real number.
Usually in the price
- The captain's fee
- Fuel
- Expenses on board
- The captain's travel home
Usually on top
- Your insurance
- Marina fees on arrival
- Repairs on the way
Questions
How much does a yacht delivery from Den Helder to Lagos cost?
For a 40-foot cruising yacht, an indicative all-in cost is €7,000 to €11,000: the captain's fee, fuel, expenses on board and travel home. Under 40 feet is roughly €6,000 to €9,400; 50 feet and up roughly €8,800 to €13,800. The real number comes from the captain once they know the boat and the dates.
How long does Den Helder to Lagos take?
About 1,700 nautical miles, typically 12 to 16 days under way. Waiting for a weather window can add days before departure, so a flexible start date helps.
Can I sail along?
Often, yes. Mention it in your request and agree it with the captain you choose.
How do I choose a captain?
Captains who sail the route reply with their own offer. You see their profile, licences and certificates, then talk to the ones you like and pick one.