{"product_id":"under-the-stars-night-sail-stargazing","title":"Under the Stars — Night Sail \u0026 Stargazing — 2 Hours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0413\/3717\/files\/stars.avif?v=1787341405\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine off. Lights out. Just the sky.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sail out beyond the reach of the shore lights, cut the engine and switch off the deck lamps. On a clear winter night off Cascais the sky opens up — Orion, the Pleiades and Sirius, all there to the naked eye, with no city glow to wash them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skipper points out how sailors once found their way by these same stars, long before there were instruments to do it for them. There is a warm bowl of soup in your hands and nothing but the sound of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it depends on a clear sky and the right phase of the moon, this experience runs on a small number of nights each month. Dates are limited — please check availability before you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFully private. Your group only. Never shared.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2-hour night sail with the engine off under a dark sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own certified skipper, with an introduction to the stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printed star map to keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm soup on board, plus wine, soft drinks and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlankets and foul-weather gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparture from Cascais Marina, Dock H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours  ·  \u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 4 people  ·  \u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to March, on selected clear nights — dates limited, check availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are dates limited?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe experience depends on a clear sky and a dark moon, so we only run it on a handful of suitable nights each month. Please check availability before booking, and we will find you the best date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the sky clouds over on the night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf conditions turn unsuitable we reschedule at no cost. We would rather move your date than take you out under cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to know anything about astronomy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot a thing. Your skipper does the pointing, and you keep the star map afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it be cold with the engine off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be, which is exactly why there are blankets, foul-weather gear and warm soup on board. Bring a windproof jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the boat private?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways. The night is yours alone. There are no shared departures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any sailing experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNone. Your skipper handles the boat throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private Tour","offers":[{"title":"Up to 4 people — private","offer_id":54716734046549,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0413\/3717\/files\/stars_6b890832-0548-4e11-9ca9-69e6d078025f.avif?v=1787343020","url":"https:\/\/cascaisbyboat.com\/products\/under-the-stars-night-sail-stargazing","provider":"Cascais By Boat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}