between 3 and 5 years. There are three kinds of speeds at which you can circumnavigate: Non-stop (100-200 days): racing without stopping anywhere ● Express (1-2 years): taking breaks every now and then for short amounts of time ● Recreational (3+ years): comfortable sailing, stopping often and for long periods of time.

The northern passage typically takes between 15 to 30 days, depending on the specific route taken and prevailing conditions, while the southern passage route usually takes around 20 to 40 days to complete, depending on factors such as wind strength and sailing speed.

Back in Columbus' day, sailing from England to America could take you anywhere between six weeks and four months, depending on the wind and weather you faced. Without modern-day weather-prediction technology, your voyage time was largely based on luck. Columbus himself was rather lucky, making the journey in 61 days.