Part 1, Types of Trips

How to Choose

Have you visited many places and crave variety? Or are you new to yachting and wondering where to start? Let's explore how to best choose a yachting region.

This time, we'll discuss different types of trips and which countries are best suited for them. In future editions, we'll delve into the quality of infrastructure in various regions, prices, and other important details.

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Family vacation with young children

A cozy family getaway where comfort and safety are paramount.

Requirements

Wind, wave: minimal

Air temperature: 20+°C

Water temperature: 23+°C

Fleet quality: high, everything must work perfectly

Customer Service quality: high, for prompt resolution of any issue

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Yacht type: catamaran

Bareboat (if you have a license): having a stranger may disrupt the cozy family atmosphere

Boat age: up to 4 years

Children’s safety net on the lifelines is a must

Useful addition: various non-extreme water toys

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Time: from June to August

Suitable Regions

Montenegro, Bay of Kotor

Minimal wind due to surrounding mountains, beautiful nature, a decent fleet of catamarans.

Croatia, Northern Dalmatia

Many islands, good shore infrastructure, the ability to adjust routes according to the wind to minimize tilting. To avoid tourist crowds, consider Northern Dalmatia instead of the popular Split.

Greece, Saronic Gulf

Short crossings and good wind protection in the bay. Beautiful nature and wildlife reserves, interesting for children.

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Premium vacation with family or friends

A yacht as a floating five-star hotel with its own beach, pool, and restaurant. True dolce vita, focusing on service quality.

Requirements

Wind, wave: minimal to moderate

Air temperature: 20+°C

Water temperature: 23+°C

Fleet quality: high, nothing should break, plus all the extras for comfort like air conditioning, generator, plasma panel, etc.

Customer Service quality: maximum, for prompt resolution of any issues and ensuring top-class relaxation.

Recommendations

Yacht type: catamaran

With a captain and hostess / chef

Boat age: up to 4 years

Useful addition: various water toys, fishing gear

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Time: from June to August, when winds are moderate, and the water and air are sufficiently warm.

Suitable Regions

Italy

Gulf of Naples, Tuscany-Elba-Corsica, Sardinia

France

Spain

French Riviera starting from Port Grimaud, Le Lavandou, and a route to Nice and Monaco

Majorca, Ibiza

Greece

Mykonos

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Active yachting with family or friends

Fresh wind, rocking, splashes on your face, lots of fun and teamwork with the sails and moorings. The main focus is the availability of wind and a maneuverable yacht, basic comfort level.

Requirements

Wind, wave: moderate to high

Air temperature: 18+°C

Water temperature: not important

Fleet quality: medium-high, minor imperfections acceptable

Customer Service quality: medium-high, self-solving problems in this format is part of the adventure

Recommendations

Yacht type: monohull yacht, because you want to sail, not just drift with the wind 🙂

Bareboat

Boat age: up to 10 years

Useful addition: gennaker / spinnaker, if you and the team are skilled at working with these sails

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Suitable Regions

For ocean yachting:

Definitely the Canary Island with their famous acceleration zones between the islands. Madeira and the Azores are also interesting, but unfortunately, there are very few charter yachts available there.

All the Mediterranean in May or September

Good winds can be found in France from Marseille to Saint-Tropez (mistral), in Greece in the Cyclades (meltemi), and it also blows well in the Strait of Messina in Sicily.

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