About

Water and Wind is dedicated to diving liveaboards, charters and general sailing experiences. We operate in the beautiful archipelago of Azores, which is made of nine amazing islands voted second in the world for sustainable tourism by National Geographic Traveler in 2014.

 

Expect to receive the most amazing experience on a beautifully equipped Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran, based on the model Helia 44. We will take you to the most iconic places of the Azores both during your charter and in the diving Liveaboards.

Pristine and beautiful places including Formigas Islets, Baixa do Ambrósio, Dollabarat, D. João de Castro and Princess Alice banks are now easily and comfortably reached in a luxurious diving platform. You can also take island excursions during your trip, visiting the beautiful and unique sites and cities of the Azores.

 

We also teach sailing and diving, and have special programmes for events, corporate occasions and team building sailing experiences.

Do you prefer a land based diving operation?

Contact us at www.espiritoazul.com

The Boat

Length over all:

13,30 m / 43.5 ft

 

Beam over all:

7,40 m / 24.3 ft

 

Displacement unloaded:

10,8 T

 

Draft:

1,15 m / 3.8 ft

 

Genoa area:

45 m² / 484.4 ft²

 

Main sail area:

70 m² / 753.5 ft²

 

Tank capacity

Fresh water:

1200 l (approx.) /

317 US gallons (approx.)

 

Fuel:

470 l (approx.) / 124 US gallons (approx.)

 

Engine Power:

Volvo Penta 2 x 55 HP with three blades foldable propellers.

 

Quatuor Version:

Four double cabins, each with dedicated bathroom.

Two extra cabins for crew.

Architect:

Berret Racoupeau

 

Eight guests plus crew

 

Main additional equipment:

Silent and ecological sailing with solar power and wind generator.

 

Fully equipped kitchen with microwaves, dishwasher, two fridges and one freezer.

 

9Kw Diesel generator and 12 V 60l/hour Watermaker.

 

220 V and 12 V sockets, allow you to charge your electrical equipment and cameras onboard.

 

3,80 mts aluminium RIB with 20Hp engine.

 

Snorkel equipment and swimming ladders.

 

Compressor and diving gear onboard (for diving liveaboards).

 

Oceanic Class Safety equipment.

 

Plotter, radar, GPS, EPIRB and Autopilot.

 

 

 

Sit back on one of our sundecks and enjoy all this and much more while sailing with us…

Helia 44

 

13,3m x 7,4m

4 king size bed suites

2 rooms for crew

Equiped kitchen

Lounge area

Balcony

Activities

Charter

Weeks

Diving

Liveaboards

We offer tailored diving vacations with the only catamaran sailing cruises for liveaboards in the islands. You’re guaranteed the most relaxed and unique sailing vacation, with a maximum eight guests onboard which can be booked for private use.

 

Eight days / seven nights trips, with several route options to meet your diving experience expectations.

 

All-inclusive programmes (accommodation, food, soft drinks, insurance, etc.).

 

Instructor or Divemaster guided trips.

 

Diving equipment rental available onboard.

 

Compressor.

 

Possibility to visit some of the islands, as well as taking part in other inland activities such as trekking and whale watching.

If you prefer to decide your own route and sail the Azores Archipelago as you please, you can book our boat for a week or two and discover the pleasure of sailing the Atlantic with Water and Wind. Several options are available to fulfill various requirements and expectations for your trip, whether you are booking as family, group of friends, company or a research team, for example.

 

Maximum of eight guests in four double cabins, each with a dedicated bathroom.

 

You can choose to go for self-catering, or to hire a chef from us. We can help you to buy everything you need, and prepare everything in advance for you.

 

Snorkeling equipment onboard.

 

Optional equipment can be supplied on request, such as Wifi, mobile phone, or others you might need. Contact us and we will be glad to help you out with anything you need!

Prices *

One Week Diving Liveaboard

This program will take you to dive the most beautiful dive spots of the Azores.

For full information, please contact us!

 

Last two weeks of July, the whole of August and the first two weeks of September

2.790 €

2.990 €

Full Week Boat Charter

This program will take you to the most beautiful places of the Azores taylor made trips,

with an onboard chef and an oceanic skipper.

For full information, please contact us!

Contact us

Sunset Trip

Sailing experience with cocktail and appetizers during an amazing sunset.

Sailing experience with various portuguese tapas during an amazing sunset.

Sailing experience with a full dinner menu during an amazing sunset.

 

40 €

80 €

80 €

Formigas Escape

This program includes dinner on the departure with overnight stay onboard delicious breakfast

and lunch during the next day.

Also Snorkeling and other Water activities equipment included.

260 €

Formigas Diving Expeditions

This program includes dinner on the departure with overnight stay onboard delicious breakfast

and lunch during the next day.

Two amazing dives in the middle of Atlantic.

320 €

2 days Around the Island

This experience departures on the morning, returns on the evening of the day after.

An amazing way to approach the World of Sailing, for all levels of experience!

It includes two wonderfull days on bord with overnight stay onboard.

Your chance to enjoy the Islands from the sea and discover the Azorean World.

300 €

2 days Neighbour Island

This experience departures on the morning, returns on the evening of the day after.

An amazing way to approach the World of Sailing, for all levels of experience!

It includes two wonderfull days on bord with overnight stay onboard.

Your chance to enjoy the Islands from the sea and discover the Azorean World.

From Santa Maria Island to São Miguel Island, or the other way around!

300 €

Neighbour Special Weekend

This experience departures on the Friday evening and returns on Sunday evening.

An amazing way to approach the World of Sailing, for all levels of experience!

It includes two wonderfull days onbord with overnight stay onboard.

Opportunity to choose your weekend visiting Terceira, Santa Maria or São Miguel.

430 €

1 day Sailing Experience

Join us for one full day on the Ocean for a Sailing Experience.

A delicious and tasty lunch is included

125 €

2 days Sailing Experience

Join us for two full days on the ocean for a sailing experience.

Delicious Azorean food included and overnight stay onboard

260 €

Diving Course On Board

(Padi or SSI: OWD, AOWD or Rescue)

This program includes your full dive course.

You will discover at the same time, delicious Azorean food during your stay.

4 days and 3 Overnight Stay onboard.

Make it true, just Book your Dive Course with us onboard of our Catamaran!

890 €

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Prices per person · Minimum 5 guests

Please contact us for availability, bookings or inquiries.

Contacts

Flights from:

Oporto, Lisbon, London, Dusseldorf, Madrid, Brussels, etc

 

Companies flying to Azores:

sata.pt, flytap.pt, ryanair.com, airberlin.com, jetairfly.com, tuifly.com, delta.com, primeraair.com, flygermania.com

 

Boat location:

Boat is located at Santa Maria island (Vila do Porto Marina), but can pick you up in another location, by request.

 

info@waterandwind.eu

+351 912 533 509

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Paulos Dive and Sail, Lda

Marina de Santa Maria

Vila do Porto, Açores

Portugal

NIF 513694510

MT 04/2017

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