Guide

The best time to sail Italy is June and September — warm seas, calmer winds and thinner crowds. A month-by-month guide across Sardinia, Sicily and Amalfi.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail Portugal is May, June and September — warm days, kinder Atlantic swell and the nortada wind at its gentlest. A month-by-month guide.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail the Balearics is late May to June and September — warm seas, gentle breezes and quieter coves. A month-by-month charter guide to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail the Caribbean is December to April — steady trade winds, dry skies and warm seas. A month-by-month charter guide with hurricane-season advice.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail the Seychelles is April–May and October–November — calm seas between the two monsoons. A month-by-month charter guide to wind, temps and value.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The best time to sail the South of France is May, June, September and early October — warm seas, calmer mistral and thinner crowds. A month-by-month guide.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The best time to sail Turkey is May, June, September and October — warm seas, gentle meltemi and thin crowds along the Turquoise Coast. A month-by-month guide.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Göcek and the Gulf of Fethiye offer the sheltered Twelve Islands, short hops and calm anchorages — Turkey's easiest, prettiest cruising ground for first-timers.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

How the whole-boat charter price divides per person — even splits vs cabin-weighted shares, who pays for the skipper and fuel, and how the deposit works.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

What causes seasickness and how to prevent it — the meds that work, ginger, where to sit, watching the horizon, and choosing calm waters and catamarans.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

How to pick the right charter yacht — monohull vs catamaran, matching cabins to your crew, length vs comfort, budget, and performance versus cruising ease.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The three ways to spend a night aboard a charter yacht — anchoring, town-quay med-mooring with lazy lines, and marinas. How each works, what it costs, and when to use it.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

What a one-way yacht charter is, how drop-off fees work, popular A-to-B routes, the pros and cons versus a round trip, and how to plan one well.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

A guide to chartering a yacht in Antigua — 365 beaches, historic English Harbour, wild Barbuda and hops to St Martin, with steady trade winds and catamaran cruising.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing Corsica means granite cliffs, turquoise water and the wild Scandola reserve. A charter guide to Bonifacio, the Lavezzi, Cap Corse and the mistral.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

A guide to chartering a yacht in Guadeloupe — the butterfly-shaped island, the postcard anchorages of Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, and French-Caribbean cruising.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A charter guide to northern Croatia — sailing Istria and the Kvarner Gulf from Pula, taking in Rovinj, Cres, Lošinj and quieter waters than Dalmatia.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing Madeira and the Azores means volcanic anchorages, whales and dolphins and real ocean passages — mild, green mid-Atlantic islands best from May to October.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

A sailing guide to Malta, Gozo and Comino — the Blue Lagoon, Grand Harbour, Gozo's coast and Valletta, with short hops, a long warm season and the best months to charter.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A guide to chartering from Martinique's Le Marin base — steady trade winds, longer Caribbean hops to St Lucia, rum distilleries and catamaran cruising in the Windwards.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A sailing guide to Montenegro — the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan and Porto Montenegro, chartering from Tivat and pairing it with southern Croatia.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing Provence means Porquerolles, Port-Cros and the calanques — a national-park coast of pine, turquoise water and quiet coves near Toulon and Hyères.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing the Aeolian Islands off Sicily means live volcanoes, black-sand coves and Panarea glamour — a charter guide to Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano and beyond.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A sailing guide to French Polynesia's Society Islands — chartering catamarans from Raiatea to Tahaa, Bora Bora and Huahine, exploring the lagoons in the May–October dry season.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A sailing guide to Thailand's Andaman coast — Phang Nga Bay, the Phi Phi islands, Krabi's limestone cliffs and Koh Lanta, chartering catamarans from Phuket in the November–April season.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing the Algarve means sheltered south-facing bays, golden cliffs and sea grottoes between Lagos, Portimão and Faro — Portugal's easiest, sunniest charter ground.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

A charter guide to sailing the Canary Islands — year-round winter sun, steady trade winds, longer island hops between Tenerife, Lanzarote and La Graciosa, and whale-rich waters.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A charter guide to sailing the Costa Brava — from Barcelona and Palamós to the Medes Islands, Cap de Creus and the wild coves of Catalonia's mainland coast.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A guide to chartering a yacht in St Vincent and the Grenadines — steady trade winds, short island hops from Bequia to the Tobago Cays, and why catamarans rule here.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The Gulf of Gökova offers flat water, pine-clad bays, English Harbour and Cleopatra's Island — Turkey's calmest, prettiest cruising ground from Bodrum or Marmaris.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the Gulf of Naples means Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Amalfi Coast — glamour, cliffside villages and busy summer anchorages. A charter guide.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A charter guide to Greece's uncrowded north — sailing Halkidiki and Thassos from Thessaloniki, with Mount Athos views and empty anchorages far from the tourist trail.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A guide to chartering a yacht in the Seychelles — the granite Inner Islands, calm sailing between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, and why catamarans rule here.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A charter guide to Croatia's southern Dalmatian islands — Hvar, Vis, Korčula and Mljet, the Pakleni islands and the Blue Cave, from a Split or Dubrovnik base.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A charter guide to the Sporades — sailing from Skiathos to green Skopelos and Alonissos, through Greece's National Marine Park, a sheltered and quieter corner of the Aegean.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Sailing the Tuscan Archipelago means Elba, Giglio and Capraia — clear water, pine-clad coves and gentle crowds off Tuscany. A charter guide with bases and season.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The security deposit and APA explained — a refundable damage deposit (or damage waiver) on bareboat charters, versus the Advance Provisioning Allowance on crewed yachts, and how much each costs.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

What's included in a bareboat charter — the boat, equipment and safety gear — versus the extras you pay separately, from fuel and end-cleaning to the transit log, APA and security deposit.

July 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A step-by-step guide to charter check-in day — base paperwork, the boat briefing, provisioning, the chart briefing, what to inspect, and your first night at anchor.

July 26, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail the Greek islands is May, June, September and early October — warm seas, calmer winds and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.

July 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Everything you need to plan a Croatia yacht charter — the best bases, a week-long Dalmatian itinerary, costs, konoba mooring tips and when to go.

July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

The best time to sail Croatia is late May to June and September — warm seas, the reliable maestral wind and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.

July 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Cyclades vs Ionian — one is windy, dramatic and iconic, the other calm, green and easy. A head-to-head guide to choosing the right Greek islands to sail.

July 20, 2026 · 5 min read

The Saronic Gulf is Greece's easiest sailing — short hops from Athens to Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. A week-long itinerary, timings and local tips.

July 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the Dodecanese means Rhodes, Kos, Symi and the eastern Aegean — crusader castles, Turkish coast views and superb wind. A charter guide and itinerary.

July 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the Amalfi Coast means Positano at anchor, Capri's grottoes and Li Galli at dusk. A first-timer's guide to bases, mooring, seasons and a week afloat.

July 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing Sardinia means the Caribbean-clear Maddalena archipelago, the glamorous Costa Smeralda and wild Corsican crossings. A guide to bases, seasons and a week.

July 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the Balearics blends Mallorca's dramatic calas, quiet Menorca and Ibiza's turquoise coves. A guide to bases, island-hopping, seasons and a week afloat.

July 15, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail Spain and the Balearics is late May to June and September — warm seas, steady breezes and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.

July 14, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the Italian Riviera takes in the Cinque Terre, Portofino and the Gulf of Poets. A guide to bases, mooring, seasons and a week on the Ligurian coast.

July 13, 2026 · 5 min read

Everything you need to charter in the British Virgin Islands — the anchorages, trade winds, line-of-sight sailing and famous beach bars. A complete guide.

July 12, 2026 · 5 min read

The best time to sail the British Virgin Islands is December to April for steady trade winds and dry skies, with shoulder months offering warmth and value.

July 11, 2026 · 5 min read

A day-by-day one-week BVI sailing itinerary from Tortola — Norman Island, The Baths, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and every beach bar in between. Distances and moorings.

July 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing Turkey's Turquoise Coast — pine-cloaked bays, sunken cities and gulets between Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye. A guide to the hidden anchorages.

July 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Sailing the French Riviera — glamorous harbours, red-rock coves and the Iles de Lerins between Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. A Cote d'Azur yacht guide.

July 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Split vs Dubrovnik as a Croatia charter base compared on marinas, flights, itineraries and cost so you pick the right start point for your sailing week.

July 7, 2026 · 5 min read

A practical guide to sailing the Kornati Islands and northern Dalmatia with routes, konoba mooring tips, national park fees and the best time to go.

July 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Catamaran vs monohull charter compared on space, stability, sailing feel, cost and mooring so you can pick the right yacht for your crew and holiday.

July 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Bareboat vs skippered vs crewed charter explained with real costs, licence rules and who each suits so you choose the right way to sail your holiday.

July 4, 2026 · 5 min read

How much does a yacht charter cost? A full breakdown of boat hire, skipper, fuel, marinas, food and extras with real figures and per-person totals.

July 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Plan a group sailing trip the smart way — how to pick a crew, divide cabins, split the cost fairly per person and get everyone to actually commit.

July 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Everything a first-time yacht charterer needs to know — how booking works, what happens at check-in, life aboard, costs and the mistakes to avoid.

July 1, 2026 · 5 min read

A complete, tested packing list for a sailing holiday — what to wear, what to leave at home, the gear that earns its space and the soft-bag rule that saves you.

June 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Do you need a licence to charter a yacht? What qualifications count, when a skipper solves it, and the exact rules for Greece, Croatia and other charter hotspots.

June 29, 2026 · 5 min read

Flotilla sailing explained — how a lead-crew convoy works, what it costs, who it suits, and how it compares to bareboat and skippered charter in Greece.

June 28, 2026 · 5 min read

A practical family charter guide for sailing with kids, covering safe boats, calm-water destinations, packing, meals and keeping children happy aboard.

June 27, 2026 · 5 min read

The best sailing destinations for beginners ranked, with calm waters, short hops and easy anchorages in Greece, Croatia, Turkey and the Caribbean.

June 26, 2026 · 4 min read

How to provision a charter yacht with a smart shopping list, realistic quantities, water and drink planning, and storage tips for a week aboard.

June 25, 2026 · 6 min read