Biscay and Atlantic Europe
Yacht delivery from La Rochelle to Gibraltar
About 950 nautical miles, typically 7 to 10 days under way. For a 40-foot cruising yacht, expect an all-in cost of €3,500 to €6,000. Captains who sail this route give you their own offer.
- Distance
- 950 nm
- Under way
- 7 to 10 days
- 40 ft, all-in
- €3,500–€6,000
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.
By boat size
| Under 40 ft | €3,000 to €5,100 |
| 40 to 50 ft | €3,500 to €6,000 |
| 50 ft and up | €4,400 to €7,500 |
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 La Rochelle to Gibraltar cost?
For a 40-foot cruising yacht, an indicative all-in cost is €3,500 to €6,000: the captain's fee, fuel, expenses on board and travel home. Under 40 feet is roughly €3,000 to €5,100; 50 feet and up roughly €4,400 to €7,500. The real number comes from the captain once they know the boat and the dates.
How long does La Rochelle to Gibraltar take?
About 950 nautical miles, typically 7 to 10 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.