A complete guide to crossing the Pacific by sailboat — the three main routes, cyclone-season timing, boat and gear requirements, realistic costs, and what 21 days at sea actually looks like.
The best sailing routes share reliable trade winds, warm water, and protected anchorages within a day's sail of each other. This guide covers the Atlantic circuit, Mediterranean cruising, Caribbean trade-wind sailing, Pacific crossings, and more — with distances, seasonal timing, and practical planning advice.
A realistic breakdown of Atlantic crossing times by route, season, and boat type. The trade wind route takes 14-21 days, the northern passage via Azores 18-28 days. Includes provisioning, daily routines, and what it costs.