Trip Planning

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Sailing Trip Planning

Season guides, cost breakdowns, marina tips, and everything else you need to plan the perfect sailing holiday.

What Does It Cost?

How Much Does a Sailing Trip Cost?

How Much Does a Sailing Trip Cost?

Charter costs, provisioning, marina fees, and hidden extras — no surprises.

Sailing Cost Guide: Greece

Sailing Cost Guide: Greece

Complete breakdown — charter rates, marina fees, food, and a sample weekly budget.

Sailing Cost Guide: Croatia

Sailing Cost Guide: Croatia

Charter rates, the nautical vignette, ACI marina fees, and a sample group budget.

Sailing Cost Guide: BVI

Sailing Cost Guide: BVI

Charter rates, mooring fees, cruising permits, and a realistic week-long budget.

Caribbean Sailing Costs

Caribbean Sailing Costs

Island-by-island cost comparison — BVI, Grenadines, Bahamas, and more.

Mediterranean Sailing Costs

Mediterranean Sailing Costs

Country-by-country comparison — Turkey to France, every budget level covered.

Global Sailing Holiday Costs

Global Sailing Holiday Costs

What a sailing holiday costs in every major destination worldwide.

Best Time to Sail

Best Time to Sail the Mediterranean

Best Time to Sail the Mediterranean

Month-by-month guide to wind, weather, crowds, and prices across the Med.

Best Time to Sail the Caribbean

Best Time to Sail the Caribbean

Hurricane season, trade wind windows, and best islands by month.

Best Time to Sail Greece

Best Time to Sail Greece

Month-by-month meltemi guide — Cyclades vs Ionian timing, crowds, and prices.

Best Time to Sail Croatia

Best Time to Sail Croatia

The maestral wind, crowd patterns, and why September beats August every time.

Best Time to Sail Turkey

Best Time to Sail Turkey

Why May and October are the Turquoise Coast's best-kept secrets.

Best Time to Sail Italy

Best Time to Sail Italy

Sardinia, Amalfi, and the Aeolians — different regions, different optimal windows.

Best Time to Sail Sardinia

Best Time to Sail Sardinia

The Maestrale wind explained — and why September is Sardinia's finest month.

Best Time to Sail France

Best Time to Sail France

Cote d'Azur and Corsica season guide — the Mistral, crowds, and best windows.

Best Time to Sail the BVI

Best Time to Sail the BVI

Trade wind guide, hurricane season, and when to avoid the Christmas flotillas.

Best Time to Sail the Bahamas

Best Time to Sail the Bahamas

Prime season December-April — everything you need to know about hurricane season.

Best Time to Sail the Grenadines

Best Time to Sail the Grenadines

Trade wind perfection December-May — and the underrated June shoulder season.

Best Time to Sail the Whitsundays

Best Time to Sail the Whitsundays

Stinger season, cyclones, and why June-August is the only real answer.

Best Time to Sail French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Best Time to Sail French Polynesia

Dry season May-October — avoiding cyclones and getting the best trade winds.

Best Time to Sail Montenegro

Best Time to Sail Montenegro

Bay of Kotor season guide — the Bora wind and why September is optimal.

Best Time to Sail Malta

Best Time to Sail Malta

Year-round sailing with a twist — spring and autumn are the real sweet spots.

Marina Guides

Best Marinas in Greece

Best Marinas in Greece

Lavrion, Lefkada, Mykonos, Santorini — facilities, costs, and booking tips.

Best Marinas in Croatia

Best Marinas in Croatia

Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik — the complete ACI marina guide.

Best Marinas in Turkey

Best Marinas in Turkey

Bodrum, Gocek, Marmaris, Fethiye — D-Marin and the best Turkish berthing.

Best Marinas in Italy

Best Marinas in Italy

Porto Cervo, Portisco, Marina di Stabia, Palermo — the full Italian guide.

Best Marinas in France

Best Marinas in France

Antibes, Monaco, St-Tropez, Ajaccio, Bonifacio — and what they really cost.

Best Marinas in the BVI

Best Marinas in the BVI

Road Town, Nanny Cay, Virgin Gorda, and the best mooring fields.

Best Marinas in the Bahamas

Best Marinas in the Bahamas

Nassau Harbour Club, Marsh Harbour, Staniel Cay — and the cruising permit explained.

Packing & Prep

What to Pack for a Sailing Trip

What to Pack for a Sailing Trip

Clothing, safety gear, electronics, and the things everyone forgets.