SailZen – Eco Sailing Trips & Tours in Azores 

My family of 9 people recently sailed around around the beautiful volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo in Sao Miguel. We booked through the Boatbooker and sailed with Captain Andre on his magnificent sailboat, Sail-Zen . Andre and his lovely wife, Claude, were so kind and graciously exceeded all of our expectations which made our trip perfect : It was peaceful, educational, exciting and truly 2 1/2 hours of joyful fun which made our sailing adventure a highlight of our trip to the Azores. When I booked our adventure with Sail-Zen I mentioned our 12 year old grandson had recently gone to a sailing camp and was certified as a “sailing captain”( of a very small Sailfish.) Andre took this to heart and after motoring around and explaining the history of the interesting crater he motored into deeper waters. It warmed my heart when Andre said, “Captain Parker, can you please man the helm while I lift the sail”! … a very special memory! Claude( forgive me if this is mispelled) then prepaired delicious treats we all enjoyed. The morning was spent exploring the beautful catamaran ( equipped with 4bedrooms!) , lounging on the trampoline and talking to Captain Andre about his fascinating history of 11years sailing around the world! Towards the end of our adventure Andre let down the anchor , gave us two paddle-boards and gave us time in the water to enjoy! Our time with Andre and his lovely wife on their magnificent Sail-Zen sailboat could not have been better! We definitely give it a 5 star rating!!! ….Chip and Linda Jackson and family

This was an incredible sailing adventure. Not only did the captain and first mate go out of their way for my husbands birthday including homemade Italian style chocolate cake, champagne, beers, snacks including homemade dips -- but the scenery, knowledge of history and boat were amazing. The view of the island from the water was majestic and the trip was so magical for my husband, myself and our 3.5 year old I cried happy tears at this bucket list memory. In addition, they were great w little kiddos as it was our daughters first ever time on a boat! Cannot recommend them enough. Run don't walk to book them for your boat adventure in the amazing Azores!

Captain Andre and Claudia were amazing hosts, we felt right at home with drinks, homemade snacks and a gorgeous boat. They were so communicative and flexible with pickup and dropoff. One of the best things we did on the island. 5 stars would recommend to everyone, the best day on the sea!!!

The crew was amazing. They took such good care of my family, especially my young children. They were very friendly and easy going. The boat was also incredibly clean and cozy. I recommend to anyone visiting the island with a group.

Our private charter trip was excellent. The yatch is very well appointed and Captain Branco is an expert and very accommodating. This was definitely a highlight in our Azores adventure. I would charter with them again whenever possible!