Travelling alone · Singles
Sailing for Singles and Solo Travellers: Cabin Charter on Your Own
On a cabin charter you don't book the whole yacht, but a berth. The provider puts the crew together, and many guests travel on their own. That way you spend a week on the water with others, without having to find a group beforehand. You don't need a sailing licence.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · Editorial team toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
Season
all year round, most dates in May and July
Duration
Usually a week, short trips too
Most common departure ports
Trogir, Phuket, Preveza, Korfu and Athen
Requirements
No sailing licence required
Week-long trip per person
usually 690–1,400 €
Current Cabin Charters for Solo Travellers
Here you can see current cabin charters where you can book a berth individually. Your enquiry goes straight to the provider.
How does cabin charter work as a single?
You book a place on a yacht with a skipper. The provider fills the remaining berths with other guests, most of whom don't know each other beforehand. You meet on board on the first day, and from then on you are one crew.
Cooking, shopping and sailing are all done together. The skipper assigns the tasks on board, and everyone helps as best they can. In the evening the yacht lies in a harbour or a bay, and the crew often go out for a meal together. You share the costs for food, harbour fees and diesel via the Bordkasse.
Sailing for Singles over 40 or 50
Trips explicitly advertised for singles of a particular age group are rare. Most crews are mixed. If the age of your fellow guests matters to you, ask the provider beforehand who has already booked. There is a separate page for young adults: Sailing with young people.
Which trip suits solo travellers?
That depends on how many people you would like on board. On a yacht you are a small crew, while on a traditional sailing ship or in a flotilla you meet lots of other people.
Cabin Charter on a yacht
usually 4 to 8 guests
The classic format: a small crew, close togetherness, and plenty of time on deck and at anchor.
View cabin charters →Traditional sailing ship
large crew
Cabin charter on tall ships and traditional sailing ships attracts many people. You'll easily find company here, even without sailing experience.
Cabin Charter on traditional sailing ships →Flotilla sailing
several yachts together
Several yachts sail the same route and meet in harbour in the evening. That way you get to know several crews.
View flotilla sailing →Will I share a cabin as a solo traveller?
Usually, yes. On a yacht, two guests share a double cabin. Many providers make sure that solo travellers share with someone of the same sex. Some offer a cabin just for you for an additional charge.
How the cabins are allocated isn't always stated in the listing. So ask beforehand, especially if having your own cabin is important to you.
What should you clarify before booking?
A few questions to the provider will help you find the right sailing trip. Your enquiry goes directly to them.
- How big is the crew, and how many people have already booked?
- How are the cabins allocated, and is there a single cabin?
- What is the make-up of the crew, for example in terms of age and sailing experience?
- How much sailing, how much swimming and how much time ashore is planned?
- What is included in the price, and roughly how much is the onboard kitty?
What does cabin charter cost for solo travellers?
You only pay for your bunk. Most common are week-long trips, usually 690–1,400 € per person, with a day on board costing around 110 € on average. There is no single-room supplement as in a hotel; you only pay one if you book a cabin all to yourself.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 days | 380–550 € | around 170 € | 41 |
| 4–6 days | 590–950 € | around 140 € | 81 |
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 690–1,400 € | around 110 € | 1,101 |
| 10–15 days | 1,600–2,200 € | around 130 € | 344 |
| 16 days or more | 2,150–6,550 € | around 140 € | 32 |
| Week-long trip on a traditional vessel | 950–2,600 € | around 220 € | 103 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
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.
Countries with the most trips
With the usual weekly price and the next departure. Each card shows the matching trips there.
Frequently asked questions about sailing for singles
Short answers to the questions solo travellers most often have before their first sailing trip.
Can I book a sailing trip as a single?
Yes. On a cabin charter you book a single berth. The provider puts the crew together, and many guests travel on their own.
Are there sailing trips especially for singles?
Only a few trips are explicitly advertised for singles. Almost every cabin charter suits solo travellers, though, because you book a berth individually.
Do I have to share a cabin?
Usually yes, with another guest, often of the same sex. Some providers offer a single cabin for a surcharge.
Are there sailing trips for singles over 40 or 50?
Trips explicitly advertised by age are rare. Most crews are mixed. Ask the provider who has already booked.
How much does a sailing trip for solo travellers cost?
Most common are week-long trips, usually 690–1,400 € per person, plus travel to the departure point and the onboard kitty. You only pay a supplement for a single cabin.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. The skipper runs the boat and explains everything you need to know on board.
Find your sailing trip as a solo traveller
Use the filter to search by sailing area, date and duration, and send your enquiry directly to the provider.