Biscay and Atlantic Europe
Yacht delivery from Portimão to IJmuiden
About 1,250 nautical miles, typically 9 to 13 days under way. For a 40-foot cruising yacht, expect an all-in cost of €5,000 to €9,000. Captains who sail this route give you their own offer.
- Distance
- 1,250 nm
- Under way
- 9 to 13 days
- 40 ft, all-in
- €5,000–€9,000
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.
Northbound: late spring and summer are kindest.
By boat size
| Under 40 ft | €4,300 to €7,700 |
| 40 to 50 ft | €5,000 to €9,000 |
| 50 ft and up | €6,300 to €11,300 |
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 Portimão to IJmuiden cost?
For a 40-foot cruising yacht, an indicative all-in cost is €5,000 to €9,000: the captain's fee, fuel, expenses on board and travel home. Under 40 feet is roughly €4,300 to €7,700; 50 feet and up roughly €6,300 to €11,300. The real number comes from the captain once they know the boat and the dates.
How long does Portimão to IJmuiden take?
About 1,250 nautical miles, typically 9 to 13 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.