Sailing and Yoga Cruise to the Channel Islands
🧘 Yoga classes for all levels.
🌿 Relaxing time on the Channel Islands in the afternoon.
🚤 Cruise-friendly berths in the sleeping area of the Neire Mâove sailboat !
🍽 Meals in boxes prepared with care by the crew
The 2026 sailing and yoga retreat dates
Set sail on a beautiful sailboat for a few days out at sea for a yoga retreat to the Channel Islands !
- From July 13th to July 18th, 2026 with Aude
- From July 30th to August 4th, 2026 with Aude
- From August 4th to August 9th, 2026 with Didier
- From August 9th to August 14th, 2026 with Didier
Enjoy the EarlyBird special offer and get 10% off with EARLY10 ! Available up to 60 days before the retreat.
The Sailing and Yoga cruise in Normandy
Enjoy a unique wellness retreat on a sailboat, between daily yoga classes in the fresh air and discovery of the beautiful Channel Islands. Departing from Barneville-Carteret port, set sail for an immersive 6-day stay, aboard an authentic sailboat of heritage interest, combining relaxation, exploration and reconnection with yourself.
Where this 2026 yoga retreat will take place
Board on Neire Mâove (black seagull in Norman dialect), a five sail schooner which was certified Heritage Interest Ship in 2015 for a unique stay !
Neire Mâove, which translates from the Norman dialect as black seagull, is a 1990s old sailing ship which offers touristic excursions to the Channel Islands, such as Jersey and Guernesey.
This sailboat is a replica of the Lilian, a fishing vessel built in 1850 and active in the Channel Islands. Built by the "Vieux Gréemments en Côte des Îles" association, it was redesigned by Alain Buchanan, a naval architect from Jersey. The sailboat building started in 1991, at Barneville-Carteret port. It was then launched on July 4th, 1992.
With its traditional and authentic style, the Neire Mâove is perfect for high seas, as well as stopovers at the most emblematic ports of the region.
A retreat to slow down, breath and focus on what truly matters
Guided by the sea flow, you will sail with wind and tide, and discover ports through stopovers, depending on the weather. Each step of this experience turns into an invitation to explore and practice yoga in an outstanding and natural scenery. You will, furthermore, learn how to sail, or get better at it.
Hatha Yoga classes are open to everybody and for all levels, whether you are a beginner or experienced. Each day, you will practice different types of yoga, combining fluid postures and conscious breathing exercises (pranayama), to regain energy, balance and an inner peace of mind.
Friendly cruising and hearty meals
Life aboard is all about mutual aid and simplicity. Each member of the crew will participate in the meal preparation and will make sure every need is satisfied. Showers will be taken at the Channel Islands ports.
An extraordinary, sensory and human experience
Yoga classes will take place in inspiring and diverse settings :
- On wild preserved beaches
- or traditional pontoons during the multiple stopovers.
During this retreat, you will spend 6 memorable days immersed in sea life through a nomad and minimalist lifestyle. You will get to share life aboard with the other participants, swim in the sea, read, rest, and gaze at the breathtaking view. This unique space-time will allow you to refocus and take a step back from stressful everyday life.
Detailed program
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE : An ETA and a valid passport are required by the Jersey government for all destinations (except for Coastal Cruises). ⚠️
Your Yoga teachers will do the grocery shopping on the day of departure. Please let us know what you would like to eat during your stay on the WhatsApp goup chat and if you have any food intolerances / allergies 🥗 when booking your stay.
Our programs are for information only and may change depending on potential unexpected circumstances.
if you get seasick easily, don't forget to bring some pills to avoid any complications on board.
Practical information
- A passport !
- A soft bag easier to store on board (no hard suitcase)
- A beach towel
- Bed sheets for each participant
- A yoga mat
- Appropriate clothes for sailing (windbreaker, shoes)
- Yoga / sports clothes
- A swimsuit
- Shampoo
- Earplugs
- A sleeping mask
How to get to the sailing and yoga cruise
Departures are from Barneville-Carteret port, located on "Côte des Îles" in Normandy. The port is easily accessible, whether you come from Paris, the west of France or abroad.
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By train : You can't get directly to Barneville. You can take a NOMAD train from Paris Saint-Lazare train station to Valognes train station for a 3h30 ride. (you can check the city hall website : https://www.capcotentin.fr/lignes-regulieres/).
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By car : From Paris, the journey takes approximately (363 km). A car park is available near the port for your entire stay (Parking Rue du Port, 50270 Barneville-Carteret).
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Carpooling : In general, platforms like BlaBlaCar offer rides to Barneville from various big cities.
Once you get there, the boarding will take place at the port of Barneville-Carteret, where the crew will welcome you for the start of the sailing and yoga cruise.
Your pontoon's number will be indicated on the notification.
The sailing and yoga retreat rates
On this ship, you will find 7 berths : 5 single berths and 2 large berths.
Standard rates :
- Large berth : 950€
- Single berth : 890€
Early Bird rates (available up to one month before the departure) :
- Large berth : 855€
- Single berth : 800€
The rate includes :
- ⛵ The accommodation
- 🧘🏼 Yoga classes
- 🛒 Grocery shopping (food only)
The rate does not include :
- 🚗 The transportation and transfers to Barneville-Carteret port
If you want to subscribe to a cancellation insurance, please ask us for the documentation. Feel free to contact us for any particular request for this sailing and yoga cruise.
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- Phone : +33 7 69 63 18 70