Portugal: The affluent yachting escape you’ve been dreaming of
Embark on an exclusive sea voyage through Portugal alongside fellow MBA students and accomplished Alumni from the world’s top business schools. This exceptional week-long trip offers an opportunity to escape the daily grind of student life, while expanding your network and forging lifelong connections. From sailing to partying in unique and breathtaking locales, you’ll have the chance to interact with students and Alumni from the most prestigious business schools across the globe. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with unforgettable moments, networking opportunities, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Trip
Specs
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Departing Marina
Portimão Marina
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Fly to
Faro (FAO) Lisbon (LIS) Sevilla (SVQ)
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Accomodation
7 days
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Moorings
4 nights in Marinas and 3 nights on Anchor
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Group Size
24 – 80
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Portimão
Start your escape in the bay of Portimão by relishing the local food and atmosphere before hopping aboard our yacht, meeting new faces, and getting ready to celebrate your first night.
- Arrival at Portimão Marina
- Check-in and shopping
- Welcome Dinner and Party @DECK Marina Portimão
Lagos
Drop anchor into Lagos and explore all that the historical town has to offer – walk or rent scooters, that’s up to you. Lagos is also filled with scenic beaches and slinky bars, aka plenty to do to make your trip memorable.
- Day Stop João de Arens (Alvor)
- Explore Ponta da Piedade
- Sailing to Lagos Marina
- Group Dinner and Party @Duna Beach
Vilamoura
The Portuguese answer to Ibiza. Filled with trendy bars and dazzling beaches, Vilamoura is a socialite’s paradise. You and your new posse can start your day slow quad biking on the town’s hills or pop the champagne for mimosas and lazy sunbathing.
- Sailing to Carvoeiro
- Explore Caves and secret beaches
- Sailing to Vilamoura Marina
Culatra
Private culinary experience? Yes please. Culatra is a private island with boat-only access off the coast of Portugal. Spend the day snorkeling the sparkling water and sunbathing on pristine beaches because well, why not?
- Sailing to Ilha da Culatra
- Water Games
- Floating Party
- Sunset party
- 90´s full moon party @desert beach
Farol
Sumptuous small fishing village where you’ll have the chance to taste the best lobsters on the Mediterranean coast. Once satiated, chill in the water or explore the rest of the island before prepping for another extravagant night.
- Sailing to Ilha do Farol
- Explore the Island
- Optional Dinner @ À do João
- Party @Mar a Mais
Vilamoura
Couldn’t get enough of Vilamoura? Well, you’ll have one more chance to plunge into everything this fabulous hotspot has to offer.
- Dancing Regatta to Vilamoura Marina
- Sunset @QLUB
- Optional Quad Bike
Experience Highlights
A Luxury Escape, A Breeze To Organize
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Questions?
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Security Deposit
Upon arrival, The Ocean Week will require a deposit to cover additional cleaning, loss, or damage caused to the boat or the equipment (SUP, Board, Snorkling …). This will be refunded (less any sums deducted for damages) at the end of your trip. Payment can usually be made by credit, debit card or cash. We strongly advise for the whole crew, or if not the whole crew at least the Crew Leader, to be present at check out in order to contest any deductions. If you or the Crew Leader is not present, the skipper will be forced to sign off on deductions not attributable to him, which could risk the partial/whole loss of your deposit. You are responsible for the whole yacht and not just your proportion or cabin.
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Skipper and Hostesses
Skipper is mandatory on your reservation, for your extra comfort and safety. The price is shown in the check-out bookings area.
Hostess extra does not include food. You should do a briefing with your hostess before boarding and agree on the menus and products that they need to cook for you. If you don’t hire a Hostess the shopping must be made by your crew, if you hire a Hostess he/she can take care of that for you.
For Skipper or Hostess, the price does not include food costs, so you should provide at least 3 meals a day to your new friends. -
Payments
You can pay the entire booking amount in one Lump Sum. By using Credit Card, PayPal or BitPay.
Payments can be made in installments — Available soon
- the first payment of 10% of the total cost must be paid within 24 hours of booking;
- the second payment of 40% of the total cost must be paid no later than 35 days after the booking date;
- the third payment of 50% of the total cost must be paid no later than 60 days before the week start; In any case 60 days before the event all the payment must be done and confirmed.
- If the booking is made in the period of 60 days before the event beggings (check your booking to see the exact date), a payment of 100% of the cost must be paid upon booking.
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Passport and Visas
It is your responsibility to have valid travel documents. You must ensure that you have a valid passport and any necessary visas to enter any country you are visiting, including transit stops, prior to your departure. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with these requirements.
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Flights / Transfer
As we cannot provide compensation or reimbursement for lost flights, guests are advised to book flights to and from the relevant destination well outside check in and check out times in order to accommodate for any unforeseeable or unpreventable circumstances.
We can help you find the best way to arrive to the Marina. We can arrange a transfer for you. Just let us know. -
Cancellations
If you choose to cancel your booking, we must be informed by your Crew Leader, by email to Welcome@theoceanweek.com. Any payment received from you triggers our obligations with suppliers, so any cancellation by you will incur a cancellation charge plus a 5% administration fee. The minimum charge will depend on the time of cancellation:
- From booking date to 91 days before event date (check your booking to see the exact date) – 50%
- From 90 to 60 days before event date (check your booking to see the exact date) – 80%
- Within 60 days of event date (check your booking to see the exact date) – 100%