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Sailing for Women: Women-Only Sailing Trips and Skipper Training
On a women-only sailing trip the whole crew is female, and often the skipper or instructors are too. Here you will find all trips expressly advertised for women only: holiday trips, sail training for a sailing licence and training for aspiring skippers.
Updated: 12 November 2026 · Editorial team, toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
Season
Depending on the provider, often early summer
Duration
From a weekend to ten days
Most common departure ports
Adriatic, Ionian Sea and Baltic Sea
Requirements
Depending on the trip, often no licence required
Trip price per person
depending on type and length
Current trips for women only
Here you can see all current trips that the provider expressly advertises for women only. The selection is still small, but new dates are added all the time. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider.
What is a women-only sailing trip?
A sailing trip with women only on board. Usually a female skipper leads the boat, or female instructors on sail training trips. Otherwise everything works as on any cabin charter: you book a berth, and the crew shares the tasks on board.
- Small crews: Often only four to eight women sail on a yacht. That way everyone gets a turn at the helm and on the lines.
- No previous experience needed: Many women's sailing trips are open to beginners too. The listing states what is expected.
- Bookable on your own: You don't need a companion. The provider puts the crew together.
What women's sailing trips are there?
The offers range from relaxed holiday sailing trips to exams for your sailing licence.
Holiday sailing trip
a week among women
Sailing, swimming and shore excursions with a female skipper, for example in the Ionian Sea. Joining in is welcome, but not compulsory.
Sail training
Sailing licence with female instructors
Practical sailing trip for the Sportküstenschifferschein, for women only, with an exam at the end.
More on the SKS →Female skipper training
Manoeuvres and harbour
For licensed women who want to skipper boats themselves: berthing, casting off and night approaches.
Skipper training →Weekend
on traditional sailing ships
Short sailing trips on the Baltic Sea where everyone lends a hand setting the sails.
Traditional sailing ships →Why sail with other women?
There are several reasons to choose a women's sailing trip, for example:
- Do it yourself: In mixed crews, the more experienced often take the helm. On a women's sailing trip, everyone gets a turn.
- Learn at your own pace: Ask questions, repeat manoeuvres, be allowed to make mistakes. Many find this easier in an all-women crew.
- New contacts: If you book on your own, you get to know other women sailors on board, often for your next trip as well.
Do you prefer to sail in a mixed crew? Then take a look at Sailing for Singles or Sailing trip for beginners. If you want to get a sailing licence, you'll find everything at Learn to sail.
How much does a women-only sailing trip cost?
That depends on the type and duration. You'll find the price per person for each sailing trip on this page. For sail training trips, exam fees are added; for holiday sailing trips, the onboard kitty.
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.
Do you offer women's sailing trips?
Then list your dates on Törnfinder. Write “women only” in the title or description and they will appear on this page automatically.
Countries with the most trips
With the usual weekly price and the next departure. Each card shows the matching trips there.
Denmark
2 trips
next departure 04.06.2027
from 330 € per person
Show trips →Germany
2 trips
next departure 04.06.2027
from 330 € per person
Show trips →Italy
2 trips
next departure 15.05.2027
from 800 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Family sailing
2 trips
Short legs and swim stops, children are welcome.
next departure 04.06.2027
from 330 € per person
Show trips →Sail training
1 trip
Learn to sail on board, from the basics to the exam trip.
next departure 19.05.2027
from 1,300 € per person
Show trips →Event sailing
1 trip
By ship to Hanse Sail, Kiel Week and other harbour festivals.
next departure 12.06.2027
week from 600 € per person
Show trips →Frequently asked questions about sailing for women
Short answers to the questions that come up most often before a women's sailing trip.
What is a women-only sailing trip?
A sailing trip with only women on board. Usually a female skipper leads the boat; on sail training trips, female instructors do.
Do I need sailing experience for a women-only sailing trip?
For holiday trips, usually not. For skipper training for women you need a sailing licence, and for sail training trips basic knowledge is often required. What the provider expects is stated in the listing.
Can I book a women-only sailing trip on my own?
Yes. You book a single berth, and the provider puts the crew together. You don't need to bring anyone with you.
Are there sailing courses for women only?
Yes. Some sailing schools offer sail training for the Sportküstenschifferschein and skipper training for women only. They will appear on this page as soon as there are current dates.
How much does a women-only sailing trip cost?
That depends on the type and length of the trip. You will find the price per person for each trip on this page. Travel to the departure point and the onboard kitty come on top, as do exam fees for sail training.
Why are there only a few women-only sailing trips?
Women-only sailing trips are a small part of the market, and many providers have only a few dates a year. New dates appear on this page automatically.
Find your trip
In the trip list, search by sailing area, date and duration and send your enquiry directly to the provider.