Biscay and Atlantic Europe
Yacht delivery from IJmuiden to Gibraltar
About 1,450 nautical miles, typically 10 to 14 days under way. For a 40-foot cruising yacht, expect an all-in cost of €6,000 to €9,500. Captains who sail this route give you their own offer.
- Distance
- 1,450 nm
- Under way
- 10 to 14 days
- 40 ft, all-in
- €6,000–€9,500
About this passage
The long way between northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The Bay of Biscay sets the schedule: captains wait for a settled window, so build a few days of slack into any date.
Biscay window decides the start date.
By boat size
| Under 40 ft | €5,100 to €8,100 |
| 40 to 50 ft | €6,000 to €9,500 |
| 50 ft and up | €7,500 to €11,900 |
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 IJmuiden to Gibraltar cost?
For a 40-foot cruising yacht, an indicative all-in cost is €6,000 to €9,500: the captain's fee, fuel, expenses on board and travel home. Under 40 feet is roughly €5,100 to €8,100; 50 feet and up roughly €7,500 to €11,900. The real number comes from the captain once they know the boat and the dates.
How long does IJmuiden to Gibraltar take?
About 1,450 nautical miles, typically 10 to 14 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.