Unlocking the potential of innovation, circularity, and digitalisation for accelerating new marine-based ecotourism, joint practices, and businesses in ORs.

Partners

The TWINNEDbySTARS consortium consists of 10 partners and 1 affiliated entity with extensive experience in nautical tourism, spanning applied and research fields, business support through clusters and chambers of commerce, and regulatory and promotion aspects within the public administration sector.

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If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are NOT a company but are related to the maritime and nautical sector, please share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Take part in our questionnaires and help boost sustainable tourism in the outermost regions.

Companies and stakeholders, click here and collaborate!

If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are a stakeholder, share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Grant agreement number: 101124900
Granting authority: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Project starting date: 1 October 2023
Project duration: 36 months
Funding rate: 85%
Grant amount: 996 630.11 €
Coordinator: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

TWINNEDbySTARS

The project aims at increasing the competitiveness of maritime tourism activity in remote territories while contributing to protecting marine biodiversity, preserving cultural heritage, and developing marine astrotourism. To do so, the project acts in three areas: strengthening partnerships already in operation, capacity building, and co-creation opportunities for the design and implementation of transnational eco-tourism products. The project extends across four Atlantic Outermost Regions, which are located at the natural nautical crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, taking advantage of the trade winds, the Canary Current, and the Gulf Stream, eastwards from the Canaries to Martinique and returning westwards via the Azores and Madeira.

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5 days ago

Heading toward our first destination: Madeira.After raising the flag of Portugal and later that of the Canary Islands, we continue moving forward on this journey powered by Atlantic Star Adventures. Each port tells a story. Each stop opens a new horizon. ⚓✨#AtlanticStarAdventures #Madeira #AtlanticJourney #OnOurWay #NewHorizons@followersNautic OceanMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueInstituto Universitario TidesConsulta EuropaACIFCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

On 5 November, we filmed our feature for Puerta de Embarque, airing in January 2026.We shared the TWINNEDbySTARS work plan and highlighted the role of the companies in our Canary Islands community. ✨🌊@followersInstituto Universitario TidesCluster Marítimo de CanariasNautic OceanCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueConsulta EuropaACIFMarina do Funchal ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🌊✨ Everything’s ready to set sail on the Atlantic crossing of #TWINNEDbySTARS!The Misus B sailboat, captained by the Nautic Ocean team, is preparing to embark on the inaugural voyage of the Atlantic Star Adventures platform, carrying the flag of TWINNEDbySTARS across the Atlantic.On board, the crew invites us to discover the three highlights of this adventure: sailing, marine wildlife, and astronomy, under the starry skies of the Atlantic. 🌌⛵🎯 The goal: to establish this journey as an annual event connecting the sea, science, and tourism across the Atlantic regions.#AtlanticStarAdventures #NauticOcean #Astrotourism #Maritime #Biodiversity #Stargazing #AtlanticIslands ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

We’re sharing this video 🎥 featuring Miguel Gravinho, co-founder of Terra Azul, and Filipe Gomes, maritime pilot at the Port of Flores.Two voices from the Azores contributing to the collaboration between the outermost regions to create new tourism experiences 🌍✨🔗 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

🌊 From Saint-Pierre, Martinique, the TWINNEDbySTARS' partners and invited companies dive into the story of the #EcoRoute project with Jean-Sébastien Guibert, Lecturer in Maritime History and Archaeology at the University of the Antilles (Schœlcher Campus, Martinique pole) and President of the Association Archéologie Petites Antilles ⚓️ #ecorouteRoute project seeks to rediscover and share the underwater archaeological heritage of the Caribbean, revealing shipwrecks linked to the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée. Among them stands out an iron ship that sank that same year, likely due to a leak. Originally, the transatlantic trade vessel was powered by an engine, similar to those of Mississippi riverboats, and it was later adapted to sail.Today, this ship has become an artificial reef teeming with marine biodiversity and home to a colony of turtles. 🐢Through 3D photogrammetry the project brings this remarkable heritage closer to different stakeholders, turning it into a resource for research, education, and ecotourism activitie#twinnedbystarsSTARecoRouteRoute— exploring the past, inspiring the futur#underwaterheritagei#martiniquen#sustainabletourismu#blueeconomyo#livinghistorystorMarina do FunchalnCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasrCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniquenNautic OceanOInstituto Universitario TidesTConsulta EuropauACIFACluster Marítimo de Canariasarias ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

The last days of TWINNEDbySTARS activities in Martinique took the partners on a journey to discover the island from multiple perspectives — natural, scientific, and astronomical.The visit began at Diaj’s 100% solar-powered boat, a model of innovation and sustainability in nautical tourism. Participants learned how solar energy powers all the enterprise’s operations, offering a glimpse into what eco-friendly diving and navigation could look like in the near future.At the Musée Franck Perret, the group explored the dramatic history of the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée and the resilience of the Martinican community. This was followed by a visit to the CTM’s Centre de Découverte des Sciences de la Terre, where stargazing and educational activities connect science and culture.As evening fell, the group headed to the Observatoire Volcanologique, joining local enterprises and stakeholders for an astronomical observation session — complete with a small open-air catering under the stars.On Friday, the consortium was invited by the Cluster Maritime de la Martinique and the Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique (CTM) to attend the Martinique Boat Show — an inspiring event that showcased innovation, collaboration, and blue economy initiatives from across the Caribbean.🌌 These final activities brought the trip to a close with an uplifting message: to keep looking towards new horizons together and strengthen the ties between regions and partners. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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4 weeks ago

🌟 Reflections on a Day of Innovation and Tradition in Martinique🌊Yesterday, at TWINNEDbySTARS , we organized a morning of round tables where we shared project results with businesses and key stakeholders. Institutions and associations dedicated to astronomy, conservation, and cetaceans presented their valuable work, highlighting collaboration opportunities for more sustainable tourism.In the afternoon, participants enjoyed a yole sailing experience with Femmes et Hommes à la Barre, preserving a vital cultural tradition of Martinique. A step closer to a bright future! 🚀🌿#twinnedbystars #martinique #bluetourism #yoletraditionnelle #biodiversity #CulturalHeritage #europeanprojects #InnovationAtSea@followersMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanInstituto Universitario TidesConsulta EuropaACIFCluster Marítimo de Canarias@ ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

The day began aboard a maritime shuttle, with TWINNEDbySTARS partners sailing towards a new day of work in Martinique.🌊 A journey between sea and cooperation that gave way to the presentation of the products developed within the project, where participants shared progress, ideas and best practices to strengthen nautical tourism between outermost regions.💬 An inspiring exchange that reinforces the collaborative spirit and joint vision of TWINNEDbySTARS.#TWINNEDbySTARS #Martinique #BlueTourism #NauticalExperience #InnovationAtSea #GoodPractices #EuropeanProjects #Collaboration@followersMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanInstituto Universitario TidesConsulta EuropaACIFCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less
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