Croatia is a jewel of the Mediterranean with a majestically beautiful coastline. Along the Croatian coast, which spreads for over more than 1700km, are situated many towns and 1185 islands (about 50 are inhabited), and each one of them is different. Main island destinations are Brijuni (national park), Krk, Cres, Susak (one of the rare islands that nature created from sand), Kornati (national park). They are ideal destinations for Sailing in Croatia and perfect holidays.

When visiting towns you can see a variety of cultural heritage, some towns are more than 3000 years old. Towns like Pula, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, are really worth visiting, not only for their historical significance, but also for great possibilities they offer for fun and relaxation. This includes night life and day activities like windsurfing, canoeing, diving, snorkeling and underwater exploring. Sailing in Croatia is the best way to discover the beautiful Croatian coast and enjoy your holiday. Sailing enthusiasts visit Croatia to explore the thrills of a real sea adventure. Read the rest of this entry

Catamarans, both sail and power typically have the same layouts, and these layouts are much different to the more traditional monohull yachts. Catamarans are constructed with two hulls connected by a rectangular deck area. The hulls, or pontoons, are large enough to hold full size cabins and bathrooms. The deck area in between is big enough to house a large master cabin, saloon and galley. The catamaran will be as well built and tastefully finished as any monohull yacht.

A catamaran has many benefits and is a good choice for your first yacht charter. A catamaran has more space available than a similar length monohull, is more stable and steady when at sea and needs less water to sail in. Read the rest of this entry

A yacht charter in the Caribbean has so much to offer. So many different countries, islands, cultures, food and so much more. Perfect sailing conditions in picture postcard surroundings. The scent of fresh coconut and the sound of steel drums carried on a warm breeze. A Caribbean vacation is a truly tropical experience, it’s the ultimate romantic escape with long, sandy beaches and tiny desert islands.

The main sailing season in the Caribbean runs from November to July with the period December to March as the busiest when escapees from the winter weather of North America and Europe arrive. The Caribbean is affected by hurricanes from late July to mid October although they are rare in the southern Caribbean along the coast of South America. Hurricanes are prevalent in the nortern Caribbean each year and have been more numerous in the last few years. It is best to avoid the central and northern Caribbean up to Florida and the Bahamas during the hurricane season. April to July is a nice time to charter a boat as there are less visitors in the area with some nice settled weather with a warm but steady breeze. Read the rest of this entry

The greatest yacht charter locations from around the world are as numerous and varied as the types of charter yachts that cruise them, be they bareboat sailboats, catamarans, motor boats, or crewed luxury charter yachts.

One of the most famous and well established yacht charter locations is the Mediterranean. Some of the most famous locations within the Mediterranean include Monaco, St Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Capri, Portofino, Amalfi, Positano, Porto Cervo, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Dalmatians, Corfu, Mykonos, Bodrum and Marmaris, to name a few. Read the rest of this entry

When considering power yachts and sailing yachts you must realize that there are so many different models and designs of charter yachts. Consequently there will be so many different layouts of the cabins and living quarters on yachts along with the feel and ambiance that different designs generate. It is not possible to cover every option here so it will be better to state the basics that every yacht will have and to familiarize you with the terms that you need to know when booking your vacation to make sure you explain what you want. Read the rest of this entry