Bagabonda Sailing Vessel

Welcome to the world of Bagabonda, the Amel Santorin yacht led by Koen Blanquart on its voyages. Koen is a modern workplace expert, scuba dive instructor, world traveler, and nature photographer who has explored some of the world’s most remote and beautiful corners.

Koen has developed a unique approach combining a successful career with an adventurous life following his passion for scuba diving and nature photography. Koen’s voyages on Bagabonda are the perfect blend of adventure, learning, and exploration, having previously embarked on expeditions to places such as Antarctica, Central America, and Alaska.

This website contains all of the information you need to join us on one of our unforgettable voyages. You can learn more about the beautiful and remote locations we visit. You can also learn about our passion for scuba diving and nature photography, which adds a new dimension to our voyages, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural world’s wonders truly.

We invite you to join us on a voyage of a lifetime, whether you are an experienced sailor, a scuba diving enthusiast, or someone looking for a unique and enriching experience.

Bagabonda SV is a 46-foot sailing vessel. This sloop version (1 mast) of the Amel Santorin was designed by Henri Amel and Architect Jacques Carteau. Chantiers Amel in La Rochelle built about 150 of these between 1989 and 1997.

Koen Blanquart, who’s been documenting his travel on Boarding Today for over a decade, now prepares the Bagabonda to take her around the world.