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Steps for planning your cruising itinerary

Choosing your destination and sailing route is crucial to the success and enjoyment of your charter. Here are a few things to consider to refine your yacht sailing itinerary.

Assess the experience and expectations of the crew

It's essential to know the skills and experience of each crew member: their ability to manoeuvre the boat, deal with emergencies and navigate in different weather conditions. Expectations can vary, and it's important to adapt the programme to suit everyone: night sailing or day sailing only, number of miles to cover, activities, stopovers at marinas or anchoring, cultural visits, holidays with children, restaurant meals, and so on. We recommend that you meet your crew to discuss your wishes.

Analysing the weather

The weather plays a decisive role in planning a sailing trip. It's important to check local and regional weather forecasts to avoid unfavourable conditions for your yacht charter.

Choosing your boat

For your sailing holiday, depending on your destination, you'll have a choice between a monohull sailing boat and a catamaran charter. Each has its own specific features to consider; living space on board, interior and exterior fittings, stability at sea, performance and draught. You can choose to charter your boat with or without a skipper.

Setting the dates of your trip

The dates of your trip are crucial and can greatly impact on your destination choice and sailing itinerary. Is it high season? Are the winds favourable? Are plane tickets affordable? Are you leaving during the school holidays? Are there any special events? How long is the charter for (a few days, a week or more)?

Research possible destinations

Now it's time to select the best destinations suited to your demands. Depending on the crew's expectations, the weather conditions, your dates and the nautical miles you want to cover, GlobeSailor offers a wide range of itineraries to meet your needs.

Planning the itinerary

Once you've chosen your destination, you can get down to the nitty-gritty of planning your detailed day-by-day itinerary (adapting the miles between each stopover). Consider refreshment stops, anchorages and places of interest to visit. Don't hesitate to have some flexibility in your itinerary to account for unanticipated events, weather changes, or unplanned stops.

Choose your sailing itinerary

The GlobeSailor team have prepared sailing itineraries for you to fulfil your desire to sail and escape. Our experts have put together varied and comprehensive sailing itineraries in over 180 destinations worldwide to help you with your yacht charter holiday.

Here are just a few of the most popular and highly acclaimed by the GlobeSailor community:

Seaside Serenity: Sailing to Mallorca

Set sail on a journey of tranquility and adventure amidst the stunning waters of Mallorca. Glide over crystal-clear waves, surrounded by breathtaking coastal landscapes. Discover secluded beaches, dive into pristine waters teeming with marine life or explore hidden coves, snorkel in secluded bays, and bask in the warm Mediterranean sun. Whether you're chasing the horizon or simply seeking solace in the ocean's embrace, a sailing trip in Mallorca promises an unforgettable escape.
7 days sailing itinerary Majorca

The Cyclades from Athens

For your sailing in Greece, our itinerary in the Cyclades from the port of Athens is undoubtedly the most suitable. With its unspoiled islands, idyllic beaches, sheltered bays, dreamy anchorages, generous cuisine and rich cultural heritage, the archipelago is known as the Greek Eden of the Aegean Sea. Be sure to anticipate the weather forecast for your cruise, especially during July and August, when there is a high risk of severe winds caused by the Meltemi. Note that GlobeSailor offers flotilla cruises to discover Greece.
Sailing in the Cyclades Itinerary

The Mediterranean from Marseille

For your Mediterranean cruise, GlobeSailor offers you an itinerary for a week's sailing from the port of Marseille. Enjoy secluded coves, anchorages in the calanques, ports of call, the deep blue sea and heavenly beaches, you'll have a complete change of scenery and plenty of sunshine. From the town of Cassis to Bandol, via the island of Les Embiez and La Ciotat, you'll discover the charming Côte d'Azur coastline from the sea.
Sailing itinerary from Marseille

Sailing in the British Virgin Islands To make the most of your cruise in the Antilles, discover a wonderful cruising route in the Virgin Isles, setting off from Tortola. We are sure you will love this sailing route around these islands, which offer numerous mooring possibilities as well as many activities to enjoy. From spectacular sunsets, white sandy beaches, water sports and magical evenings, you will experience an unforgettable cruise!
Sailing itinerary in the British Virgin Islands

Turkey from Bodrum

Departing from the town of Bodrum in Turkey, you set off for a week to discover a wild and unspoilt sailing area. Isolated coves, sandy beaches and ancient remains punctuate this cruise along the Aegean Sea. From the port of Bodrum to Ozdere, you'll enjoy idyllic bathing, water sports and stopovers on land in Turkish villages.
Sailing itinerary from Bodrum

Sardinia

Sailing Itinerary from Cala dei Sardi Discover Sardinia on your next sailing holiday! Explore the soft sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and beautiful bays of the Costa Smeralda with the help of our 7-day sailing itinerary.
7 day sailing itinerary in Sardinia

Croatia from Split

Departing from ACI Marina Split, you embark on a week-long cruise through the breathtaking scenery of the Adriatic Sea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this city steeped in history is the starting point for your cruise through nature reserves, secluded coves, heavenly anchorages and picturesque villages. Brac, Hvar, Šolta and Trogir welcome you for authentic stopovers in a relaxed atmosphere.
7-day sailing itinerary from Split

The Grenadines from Martinique

Setting sail from Le Marin marina in Martinique, you'll cast off for a 10-day cruise to the Grenadines. Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Bequia, Moustique and the Tobago Cays will punctuate your programme and your stopovers. Between lazing on the golden sands, diving in the lagoons, visiting Creole villages, beach restaurants, water sports activities and dreamy anchorages, the days on board have plenty of surprises in store for you.
10 Day Cruise from Le Marin to the Grenadines

The Seychelles

The Seychelles archipelago, made up of 115 islands, awaits you for a dream cruise of white sandy beaches, diving, wild nature and cultural heritage. Departing from Mahé, you'll embark on a unique coastal cruising experience, sailing from island to island to discover the paradise-like anchorages of the Seychelles. You'll have the chance to rub shoulders with turtles and rare species of birds, try your hand at diving or relax under the sea coconut trees. Welcome to paradise!
7-day Seychelles sailing itinerary

To choose the best yacht charter destination and itinerary, don't hesitate to contact our expert advisers by telephone. You can also get a tailor-made quote using our online form.