Sailing Areas: Where and When Cabin Charter Is Possible
From the Baltic Sea to the Caribbean: here you can see all areas and countries with current sailing trips, when you can sail there and roughly what a sailing trip costs.
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The essentials at a glance
When to go where? Sailing areas by travel month
Choose your travel month. The list shows the sailing areas with the most departures in that month. One click takes you to the trips there.
Januar: 14 Reviere mit Startterminen
Februar: 15 Reviere mit Startterminen
März: 23 Reviere mit Startterminen
April: 21 Reviere mit Startterminen
Mai: 21 Reviere mit Startterminen
Juni: 20 Reviere mit Startterminen
Juli: 19 Reviere mit Startterminen
August: 21 Reviere mit Startterminen
September: 18 Reviere mit Startterminen
Oktober: 20 Reviere mit Startterminen
November: 21 Reviere mit Startterminen
All sailing areas compared
Number of trips, the months with the most departures and the price per person for the most common trip duration in the sailing area.
Nord- und Ostsee
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostsee | 510 | Mai, Juli und August | 650–790 € (1 Woche) |
| Nordsee | 132 | Mai, Juni und September | 770–1,750 € (1 Woche) |
| IJsselmeer | 33 | Mai, Juli und August | 680–700 € (1 Woche) |
| Englischer Kanal | 53 | April, Mai und Juni | 1,000–1,550 € (1 Woche) |
Mittelmeer
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelmeer | 916 | Mai, Juli und August | 790–1,200 € (1 Woche) |
| Adria | 506 | Mai, Juli und September | 890–1,300 € (1 Woche) |
| Ionisches Meer | 176 | Mai, August und September | 840–1,750 € (1 Woche) |
| Ägäis | 111 | Juni, Juli und Oktober | 690–870 € (1 Woche) |
| Balearen | 93 | Mai, Juli und September | 870–950 € (1 Woche) |
| Italienische Westküste | 94 | Juni, Juli und September | 640–870 € (1 Woche) |
| Sardinien | 91 | Mai, Juni und Juli | 750–950 € (1 Woche) |
| Korsika | 51 | Mai, Juli und Oktober | 750–870 € (1 Woche) |
| Französische Südküste | 57 | Juli, August und September | 690–890 € (1 Woche) |
| Spanische Südostküste | 25 | April, Mai und August | 640–1,300 € (1 Woche) |
| Türkische Küste | 3 | Oktober und November | – |
Atlantik
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantik | 333 | November, Januar und Februar | 630–1,000 € (1 Woche) |
| Kanaren / Madeira | 143 | Dezember, Januar und Februar | 630–800 € (1 Woche) |
| Azoren | 28 | April, Mai und August | 1,850–4,450 € (ab 16 Tagen) |
| Kapverdische Inseln | 19 | November, Januar und März | 1,450–2,250 € (10–15 Tage) |
| Transatlantik | 33 | November, Dezember und Mai | 2,500–4,250 € (ab 16 Tagen) |
Karibik, Indischer Ozean und Pazifik
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karibik | 229 | Januar, Februar und März | 1,700–2,150 € (10–15 Tage) |
| Indischer Ozean | 107 | November, Dezember und Januar | 1,300–1,400 € (1 Woche) |
| Pazifik | 32 | Dezember, Januar und Februar | 2,400–3,000 € (10–15 Tage) |
Polarmeere
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polarmeer | 23 | April, Juli und August | 2,200–4,400 € (10–15 Tage) |
| Arktis | 15 | Februar, Juli und August | 3,500–4,400 € (10–15 Tage) |
| Antarktis | 3 | Dezember, Januar und März | – |
Binnengewässer und weltweit
| Revier | Törns | Meiste Starts | Üblicher Törn pro Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binnengewässer | 13 | Mai, Juni und August | 470–590 € (1 Woche) |
| Weltweit | 6 | Dezember, Januar und Mai | 1,450–2,050 € (1 Woche) |
Price: the middle half of prices for the most common trip duration, with the duration in brackets. Trips booking the whole yacht are not included. Most departures: the three months with the most start dates over the next twelve months. A trip can count in several sailing areas, for example in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.
All countries
Many trips pass through several countries, for example from island to island in the Caribbean. Here you will find every country in which a trip is currently taking place, together with the number of trips.
- Anguilla14
- Antigua und Barbuda48
- Bahamas5
- Barbados3
- Belgien5
- Belize3
- Bermuda6
- Bonaire2
- Brasilien2
- Britische Jungferninseln20
- Chile3
- Costa Rica1
- Curaçao1
- Dänemark270
- Deutschland522
- Dominica31
- Dominikanische Republik1
- El Salvador1
- Färöer Inseln5
- Finnland8
- Frankreich144
- Französisch-Polynesien10
- Gibraltar12
- Grenada33
- Griechenland277
- Guadeloupe35
- Guatemala2
- Guernsey11
- Hawaii1
- Honduras2
- Irland10
- Island1
- Italien275
- Jersey10
- Kanada4
- Kap Verde17
- Kolumbien1
- Kroatien504
- Lettland1
- Litauen1
- Malta22
- Marokko7
- Martinique148
- Mexiko2
- Montenegro1
- Montserrat11
- Neuseeland2
- Nicaragua1
- Niederlande63
- Norwegen63
- Panama20
- Philippinen6
- Polen19
- Portugal113
- Saba12
- Saint Lucia52
- Saint-Barthélemy22
- Saint-Martin (FR)31
- Sansibar4
- Schweden94
- Seychellen16
- Sint Eustatius3
- Sint Maarten (NL)38
- Slowenien60
- Spanien241
- St. Kitts und Nevis15
- St. Vincent und die Grenadinen110
- Tansania4
- Thailand87
- Trinidad und Tobago7
- Türkei3
- Turks- und Caicosinseln1
- USA1
- Vereinigtes Königreich78
- Westsahara1
Kein Land gefunden.
Which sailing area suits you?
That depends mainly on three things: when you have time, how much wind you like and how far you are willing to travel.
For beginners
In Croatia and in the Ionian Sea many islands lie close together. Distances are short, the bays are sheltered and tides hardly play a role. On the Baltic Sea and in Denmark it is similar, only cooler, and the weather changes faster.
For more wind
In the Aegean the Meltemi often blows hard from the north in summer. On the North Sea and in the English Channel, tides and currents come into play. You learn a lot here, but you need reasonably good sea legs.
Warm in winter
From November to April you can sail in the Canary Islands, in the Caribbean, in Thailand and on the Seychelles. In late autumn, the Atlantic crossings set off from the Canary Islands or the Cape Verde Islands for the Caribbean.
Long distances
If you want to build up nautical miles or experience night sailing, you will find them on Mile building and on deliveries, for example to the Azores or along the coast of Portugal.
Far north
In Norway, on the Lofoten Islands and in Polar waters it is cool even in summer. In return, there are fjords, mountains right at the water's edge and, in June and July, days without darkness.
Calm waters and groups
On the IJsselmeer the water is shallow and mostly calm. Many sailing trips take place on traditional ships, which also take larger groups.
Boat types
What it's like on board also depends on the vessel. Here is how many current sailing trips there are for each boat type.
| Boat type | Trips | Typical price per person | What it's like on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing yacht (monohull) | 1,678 | 700–950 € (1 week) | The classic sailing boat with a single hull. It heels over when sailing and responds directly to wind and waves. |
| Catamaran | 461 | 990–2,150 € (1 week) | Two hulls, plenty of space on deck and hardly any heel. Often found in warm sailing areas. |
| Traditional sailing vessel | 194 | 700–1,750 € (1 week) | Historic vessels such as flat-bottomed barges and schooners. Guests help out on board. |
| Tall ship | 100 | 1,100–3,800 € (1 week) | Large sailing ships with several masts, often on long passages. |
Frequently asked questions about sailing areas
Short answers to the questions asked most often.
Which sailing areas have the most sailing trips?
Most current sailing trips are found here: Mediterranean (916), Baltic Sea (510) and Adriatic (506). The figures change constantly as listings are updated.
Where can I sail in winter?
From December to February, most sailing trips in these sailing areas start: Caribbean, Canary Islands / Madeira, Indian Ocean and Pacific. In addition, there are the Atlantic crossings, which usually lead from the Canary Islands or the Cape Verde Islands to the Caribbean in November and December.
Where is a week-long sailing trip cheapest?
Currently, week-long sailing trips are cheapest here: IJsselmeer (usually 680–700 €), Baltic Sea (usually 650–790 €) and Canary Islands / Madeira (usually 630–800 €). This refers to the price per person for 7 to 9 days. On top of this there is usually the onboard kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel.
When is the season in the Mediterranean?
There are sailing trips in the Mediterranean all year round. Most sailing trips start in May, July and August. In high summer it is hot and the popular bays are crowded. May, June and September are quieter.
Which sailing area is suitable for beginners?
Areas with short distances, sheltered bays and no strong tides are well suited, for example Croatia, the Ionian Sea or the Danish South Sea Islands. On a cabin charter, the skipper is in charge of the boat anyway.
What do tides mean for guests on a cabin charter?
In the North Sea, the English Channel and the Atlantic, the water rises and falls by several metres twice a day. The skipper plans when you cast off accordingly. That sometimes means an early start, but you get to experience the tidal flats and currents.
Do I need a sailing licence for a cabin charter?
No. On a cabin charter, the skipper is in charge of the boat. You don't need a licence and usually no experience either. What the provider expects is stated in the sailing trip description.
Find your trip
In the trip list you can filter by country, sailing area, date and boat type, and enquire directly with the provider.