Cabin Charter · Baltic Sea
Cabin charter on the Baltic
With cabin charter you do not book a whole yacht but an individual cabin, that is, a berth on board. A skipper captains the boat, the remaining cabins go to other fellow sailors. On the Baltic Sea this is the easiest way to go on a sailing trip without your own boat and without a sailing licence.
Updated: 28 October 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
What you book
One berth, not the whole boat
Who commands the boat
A skipper provided by the organiser
Requirements
No sailing licence required
Most common departure ports
Breege, Flensburg, Travemünde, Kiel and Kappeln an der Schlei
Week-long trip per person
mostly 650–790 €
Cabin charter trips on the Baltic Sea
Here you can see a changing selection of current Baltic Sea trips. Most of these you book per person, i.e. as an individual berth. Use the buttons to filter the list by trip type. Most trips depart from Breege, Flensburg, Travemünde, Kiel and Kappeln an der Schlei. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider; booking is also made directly with them.
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What is cabin charter?
Cabin charter means: a sailing boat is not chartered as a whole, but berth by berth. You pay for your place on board, a skipper commands the boat, and the crew consists of fellow sailors who have booked individually or in pairs.
In everyday language such trips are also called Mitsegeltörn, Mitsegeln or Kabinencharter. Kabinencharter usually means you book a whole cabin, for example as a couple booking a double cabin. With cabin charter in the narrower sense it is a single berth, and the cabin may be shared with another crew member. How the cabins on a boat are allocated is stated in the trip description.
On the Baltic Sea, cabin charter is offered on sailing yachts and on traditional sailing vessels, by sailing schools, skippers with their own operation and associations that run historic ships. What the sailing area itself has to offer, from Flensburg Fjord to Rügen, is described on the page Sailing in the Baltic Sea.
Cabin charter, yacht charter, hand for a bunk: the differences
| Cabin charter | Yacht charter without skipper | Yacht with skipper | Working passage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you book | one berth | the whole boat | the whole boat | one berth |
| Who commands the boat | Skipper provided by organiser | you or someone from your group | Professional skipper | Owner or skipper |
| Sailing licence required | no | yes, for the skipper | no | no |
| Crew | mixed crew, get to know each other on board | your group | your group | mixed |
| Price | per person | per boat | per boat plus skipper | little or nothing, but crew work required |
| More about this | Cabin charter | Enquire about yacht charter | Crewed Charter | Working passage |
Step by step
How a cabin charter trip on the Baltic Sea works
You choose a trip, enquire with the provider and go aboard on the first day at the departure harbour. The skipper takes care of the rest: he plans the route, briefs you and commands the boat.
- Select a trip and enquire: Choose your dates, yacht and departure and send your enquiry directly to the provider. They will confirm your place and conclude the contract with you.
- Travel to departure: Usually you go aboard on the first day in the afternoon or evening; the provider will give you the exact time.
- Briefing on board: The skipper shows you the life jacket, safety equipment and the most important manoeuvres, bunks are allocated, and the crew agrees the kitty.
- Under way: Sailing by day, the yacht usually puts into harbour in the evening. You can sail hands-on or simply enjoy your time on board; cooking is often done together.
- Last day: Back in harbour the crew clears up the yacht together – tidying and cleaning – then it's home.
Törnfinder data
Cabin charter on the Baltic Sea in figures
Based on: all Baltic trips published on Törnfinder. As of: 04.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Breege102 trips
- 2Flensburg97 trips
- 3Travemünde62 trips
- 4Kiel50 trips
- 5Kappeln an der Schlei29 trips
67 %of trips last 7–8 days
77 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
19 %take place on a traditional ship or tall ship
38different departure ports
14countries on offer, led by Germany and Denmark
180 nmcovered by a typical week-long trip
As of 04.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 510 Baltic Sea trips from 31 providers. 67 % last 7–8 days, 77 % are round trips with the same start and end port and 19 % take place on a traditional ship or tall ship. Most trips start in Breege, Flensburg and Travemünde, and most departures are in May and July. A week-long trip usually costs 650–790 € per person.
How these figures are calculated
All trips published on Törnfinder in the Baltic Sea sailing area with departure dates from today onwards are evaluated; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are those stated by the providers per person. "Usually" refers to the middle half of the offers, the cheapest and most expensive quarters are excluded. The departure harbour is the starting harbour named in the listing, a round trip is a trip with the same departure and destination harbour. The text on this page is written and checked by the editorial team at toernfinder.de.
How much does a cabin charter on the Baltic Sea cost?
A week's trip on the Baltic Sea as a cabin charter usually costs 650–790 € per person, with a day on board costing around 95 € on average. How much exactly depends primarily on duration and type of vessel.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day trip | 80–100 € | around 100 € | 7 |
| 2–3 days | 390–500 € | around 130 € | 38 |
| 4–6 days | 560–780 € | around 140 € | 77 |
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 650–790 € | around 85 € | 354 |
| 10–15 days | 1,100–1,650 € | around 110 € | 34 |
| Week-long trip on a traditional vessel | 640–980 € | around 100 € | 39 |
Prices per person from current listings. "Usually" means: the middle half of offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the matching trips.
The kitty and travel to the departure are usually in addition to the cabin price. Because the costs for yacht and skipper are shared among all those sailing, cabin charter is generally much more affordable for individuals and couples than chartering a whole yacht with skipper.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
Who is cabin charter suitable for?
Cabin charter suits anyone who wants to sail without owning their own boat or being a skipper themselves: solo travellers, couples, beginners and sailors who want to build up nautical miles.
Solo travellersYou book just your place and meet the crew on board. Many sailors come alone.
CouplesCouples
As a couple you often book a shared cabin and share the yacht with others.Beginners
No licence and no prior knowledge needed – the skipper explains everything necessary.On Mile building and sail training Sailors with a licence
you build up nautical miles and practical experience.Groups Yacht with skipper For a fixed group a
is usually the better choice.Families Family sailing With children it's worth looking at
with shorter daily passages.
Advantages
- No own boat or sailing licence required
- Costs for yacht and skipper are shared
- Can also be booked solo
- Learn a lot without responsibility for the boat
What you should look out for
- The skipper plans the route
- Limited privacy, cabin may be shared
- Crew members are not confirmed in advance
- Kitty comes on top of the price
Do I need a sailing licence for a cabin charter?
No. On cabin charter the skipper commands the yacht, so you don't need a sailing licence as crew.
Sailing experience is generally not required, unless the provider states otherwise in the trip description. Anyone who wants to command a boat later can gain practical experience for the SKS on a Sail training sail training course.
Also nearby
Many of these trips also call at these countries. Each card shows all trips there.
Denmark
270 trips
next departure 13.03.2027
week usually 640–870 € per person
Show trips →Sweden
94 trips
next departure 13.03.2027
week usually 620–700 € per person
Show trips →Poland
19 trips
next departure 13.03.2027
week usually 700 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Sail training
158 trips
Learn to sail on board, from the basics to the exam trip.
next departure 07.11.2026
week usually 700–750 € per person
Show trips →Skipper training
52 trips
Be the skipper yourself, with an experienced trainer on board.
next departure 13.03.2027
week usually 700 € per person
Show trips →Mileage-building
24 trips
Long passages with night sailing, many miles in a short time.
next departure 19.04.2027
week usually 650–840 € per person
Show trips →Frequently asked questions about cabin charter on the Baltic Sea
Quick answers to the questions that come up most often before your first cabin charter.
What is a cabin charter?
With cabin charter, a sailing boat is not chartered as a whole but cabin by cabin. You book a berth on board, a skipper captains the boat, and the crew consists of fellow sailors who have booked individually or in pairs.
What is the difference between cabin charter and berth charter?
With cabin charter you book a whole cabin, for example a double cabin as a couple. With berth charter in the narrower sense you book an individual bunk, and the cabin may then be shared with another fellow sailor. In everyday use, both terms are often used interchangeably.
Will I share the cabin with strangers?
That depends on the boat and the provider. On many yachts there are double cabins; anyone booking alone may share it with another fellow sailor. Some providers offer a cabin for sole occupancy. How it is arranged on your trip is stated in the trip description or you can find out on enquiry.
How much does a cabin charter on the Baltic Sea cost?
A week-long trip on the Baltic Sea usually costs 650–790 € per person. On top of that come the onboard kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel, and travel to the departure port. The onboard kitty is usually around 150–300 € per person per week.
Do I need a sailing licence for a cabin charter?
No. The boat is captained by the skipper, so as a fellow sailor you do not need a sailing licence and as a rule no sailing experience either.
Is a cabin charter suitable for beginners?
Yes. A cabin charter is particularly well suited for getting started: you get to know sailing on board without bearing responsibility for the boat. On the Baltic Sea there is also the advantage that there are hardly any tides and many harbours close together.
What happens in bad weather?
Whether and how sailing takes place is decided by the skipper. In too much wind the boat stays in harbour or the route is adjusted; a harbour day is part of many trips. What applies if the whole trip is cancelled is governed by the provider's terms and conditions.
Is cabin charter also available in other sailing areas?
Yes. Cabin charter is also offered on the North Sea, in the Mediterranean, in the Caribbean and on Atlantic crossings. For an overview see the pages Sailing in the North Sea, Sailing in the Mediterranean and Sailing in the Caribbean.
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