42°39′N 18°06′ECroatia
18 yachtsfrom €1,537 / week
Yacht charter · Saturday to Saturday
Choose your waters.
Six charter countries, one fleet list each. Pick a country and you’ll see only the yachts based there, with weekly prices and availability from the charter companies.
Which country suits your crew?
The same week can feel very different from one coast to the next. Season, summer wind and the kind of sailing to expect, side by side.
| Country | Season | Summer wind | Sailing | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | May – October | MaestralA steady north-westerly breeze on most summer afternoons. | Short hops between more than a thousand islands, with marinas and town quays almost everywhere. | First charters, families, island hopping |
| Italy | May – October | Mistral & sea breezesThe north of Sardinia can be windy under the mistral; elsewhere mostly afternoon sea breezes. | Island groups along long coastlines: Sardinia, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, the Bay of Naples. |
How chartering with us works
- 01
Pick a country and a marina
Start with the waters you want to sail, then narrow it down to an area or a specific marina.
- 02
Choose a yacht and a week
Most charters run Saturday to Saturday. Prices include the charter company’s current discounts.
- 03
Send an inquiry
We check availability with the charter company and reply with a firm offer within 24 hours.
- 04
Confirm and sail
You confirm the booking with a deposit; the payment plan and the check-in details come in writing.
Yacht charter questions, answered
The things people ask us most before their first week on a charter yacht.
Which country is best for a first yacht charter?
Croatia and the Ionian Sea in Greece are the usual choice for a first charter: short distances between islands, plenty of marinas and town quays, and a predictable summer breeze. The Balearic Islands in Spain suit families who want beach anchorages. Italy, France and the Aegean Sea reward experienced crews, and Turkey is made for relaxed cruising between quiet bays.
What is the difference between bareboat, skippered and crewed charter?
Bareboat means you sail the yacht yourself, so the skipper in your group needs a sailing licence. Skippered means a professional skipper sails with you and lives on board. Crewed means the yacht comes with a skipper and crew, often including a host or a cook.
When is the yacht charter season in the Mediterranean?
Most charter companies sail from April or May until October. July and August are the busiest and most expensive weeks; June and September usually bring warm water, quieter anchorages and lower prices.
Which day of the week do yacht charters start?
Most sailing yachts and catamarans are chartered Saturday to Saturday, with check-in in the afternoon and check-out in the morning. Some yachts, mostly motor boats, can start on other days; every yacht page shows its own check-in days and minimum stay.
Do I need a sailing licence to charter a yacht?
Only if you sail bareboat, without a skipper. The skipper then needs a recognised sailing licence, and usually someone on board needs a VHF radio certificate. The exact requirements depend on the country, and the charter company checks the documents at check-in. Without a licence, charter the yacht with a skipper.
