Five trip ideas and a calendar through 31 August. Choose the format, journey and accommodation as well as the country.
For couples or six friends.
One week aboard. Arrive at least a day before boarding. Hire a skipper, or sail yourself after the operator approves your experience.
Thailand enters its main sailing season. The British Virgin Islands suit travellers who have checked visas and flight connections.
Budget examples cover 5–12 December. Other dates need a separate quote.
View the destination and budget →For families or friends spending the holidays together.
7–14 nights with a skipper. Allow time for flights and a hotel night before boarding.
Warm water and an island itinerary. Choose holiday-week yachts and flights together.
New Year yacht availability and prices still need confirmation.
View the destination and budget →Phuket for a first skippered holiday; the Caribbean for travellers comfortable with a longer journey.
7 nights aboard. Allow roughly 9–11 days including travel; the Caribbean may require longer.
Thailand offers sheltered bay itineraries. Caribbean island passages depend on wind and sea conditions.
We will select a yacht for your dates. No price is confirmed for this period yet.
View the destination and budget →For couples or friends looking for islands and swimming.
One week aboard. In Seychelles, we particularly recommend a skipper familiar with local waters.
Seychelles rainfall generally eases toward March. Phuket remains in its main season; check forecasts before sailing.
The yacht, flights and price need checking for your chosen dates.
View the destination and budget →Seychelles for beaches and nature. Turkey for bays, food and shore walks.
7 nights with a skipper. Plan the route around weather and comfortable passage lengths.
Seychelles moves between wind seasons. Turkey is in early season, with potentially cool evenings and sea temperatures.
April prices and available yachts need a date-specific check.
View the destination and budget →For first-time guests, families and friends who prefer short passages.
7 nights with a skipper. A full week needs extra leave; 1–10 May is not one continuous public holiday.
Bays, shore walks and an easy pace. May water can still be cooler than in summer.
Oceanis 43.4 Filadelfo was checked for 1–8 May at €1,700 for hire. Mandatory services and skipper are separate; see the breakdown below.
View the destination and budget →For families and friends travelling before peak summer.
7–14 nights. Choose a sailing yacht or catamaran to match guest and cabin needs.
Summer cruising with swimming and short passages. Consider onboard shade, forecasts and marina demand.
Filadelfo was checked for 12–19 June at €2,100 for hire. Mandatory services and skipper are separate; other weeks need checking.
View the destination and budget →For school-age families and groups of 6–8.
7–14 nights. Agree guest cabins and a separate skipper berth in advance.
School-holiday sailing needs shade, swimming stops and allowance for heat and busy marinas. Check Croatian visa requirements.
July and August prices are not confirmed yet. Send your dates and group size for a selection.
View the destination and budget →For the Russian five-day working week, 23 February, 8 March, 1/9 May and 12 June are holiday dates. The published text of Government Decree 1187 of 17 September 2026 makes Saturday 20 February a working day and Monday 22 February a day off; January transfers move to November and December. Relevant breaks: 1–10 January, 21–23 February, 6–8 March, 1–3 May, 8–10 May and 12–14 June. A weekly charter generally needs additional leave.
Text checked through ConsultantPlus on 22 October 2026; the official publication portal could not be opened. Do not automatically apply this calendar to other employment countries, nationalities or shift patterns.
Sources · checked 22 October 2026: RF Decree 17 September 2026 No 1187 — official publication · Decree No 1187 — published legal text
5–12 December 2026 is the budget example; other December–March weeks require a fresh search
C-Cat 37 · Andaman Discovery · 2015 · 05–12.12.2026
This yacht’s hire price for the stated week, not a season-wide minimum. Checked 22 October 2026.
The following are planning allowances for the group, not confirmed supplier rates. Actual spending depends on itinerary and preferences.
Included in this example
6,531 € for the group1,088.50 € per person · 6 adults
Excludes baggage-inclusive flights, insurance, visas and unconfirmed mandatory charges. This is a partial calculation, not a full trip price.
One of the six guests is the operator-approved skipper; six adults share three double cabins. Hiring an additional skipper requires a revised price and accommodation plan.
Availability is not held. We will reconfirm the price and services before payment.
Price and services sourceSix friends or three couples. New sailors need a skipper; experienced groups may charter without a hired skipper after the operator approves their experience.
C-Cat 37 Andaman Discovery has three guest cabins. Dufour 520 Lagan lists five cabins and room to allocate one to the skipper. These are different boat types, not a brand ranking.
Base → Phang Nga → Koh Hong → Krabi → Koh Yao → eastern Phuket → base. Add Phi Phi only in a suitable weather window; Similan Islands are not an automatic inclusion.
Moscow → HKT: request a direct or protected connecting ticket; Istanbul → HKT: Turkish Airlines markets this route, but operating days and fares for these dates are unconfirmed. Allow 30–60 minutes from HKT to Yacht Haven after leaving the airport.
Two December examples separate yacht cost, documented cleaning where available and explicit planning allowances. Flights, the full mandatory package and hired skipper need separate confirmation.
Plan my Phuket winter weekBrowse yacht examplesDestination guideFebruary–April 2027 is an enquiry product. A separately labelled 5–12 December 2026 example explains the budget structure.
Lagoon 380 S2 · Modjo · 2016 · 05–12.12.2026
This yacht’s hire price for the stated week, not a season-wide minimum. Checked 22 October 2026.
This calculation is for December. February–April 2027 needs a separate quote.
The following are planning allowances for the group, not confirmed supplier rates. Actual spending depends on itinerary and preferences.
Included in this example
5,715.40 € for the group952.57 € per person · 6 adults
Excludes baggage-inclusive flights, insurance, visas and unconfirmed mandatory charges. This is a partial calculation, not a full trip price.
One of the six guests is the operator-approved skipper; six adults share three double cabins. Hiring an additional skipper requires a revised price and accommodation plan.
Availability is not held. We will reconfirm the price and services before payment.
Price and services sourceThree couples who value nature and space over nightlife. First-time guests should consider a skipper and flexible itinerary.
Examples in accessible inventory: Lagoon 380 Modjo and Lagoon 42 Zil 2. December availability and prices cannot be carried over to March 2027. Reserve a guest cabin for the skipper on a four-cabin boat.
Eden Island → Sainte Anne → Beau Vallon if sheltered → Praslin → La Digue → Curieuse → Mahé. Base approval, park access and weather determine the order; rough conditions may keep the boat near Mahé.
Moscow/Istanbul → SEZ: request direct flights or a through-ticket via a hub. An operating route does not prove six-seat availability. Allow 20–40 minutes from SEZ to Eden Island after airport formalities.
2027 price on request. The quote must separate hire, crew, mandatory services, parks/moorings, food, fuel, TA, travel and refundable deposit.
Request my Seychelles datesBrowse yacht examplesDestination guideDecember 2026–April 2027; numeric examples only for 5–12 December 2026
Dufour 412 GL · RELOAD · 2022 · 05–12.12.2026
This yacht’s hire price for the stated week, not a season-wide minimum. Checked 22 October 2026.
The following are planning allowances for the group, not confirmed supplier rates. Actual spending depends on itinerary and preferences.
Included in this example
6,285 € for the group1,047.50 € per person · 6 adults
Excludes baggage-inclusive flights, insurance, visas and unconfirmed mandatory charges. This is a partial calculation, not a full trip price.
One of the six guests is the operator-approved skipper; six adults share three double cabins. Hiring an additional skipper requires a revised price and accommodation plan.
Availability is not held. We will reconfirm the price and services before payment.
Price and services sourceExperienced sailors or a group with a local skipper, prepared to arrange visas and a regional flight first.
RELOAD offers three cabins for six with a qualified guest skipper. Bagheera offers three guest cabins on a catamaran; the hired skipper’s berth needs separate approval.
Hodge’s Creek → Norman Island → Cooper Island → Virgin Gorda → North Sound → Jost Van Dyke → base. Visit The Baths only when sea conditions permit; no US Virgin Islands crossing.
Moscow and Istanbul → EIS require a tailored route with a regional connection; no dated itinerary has been confirmed. US transit requires appropriate US documentation; London transit requires a UK check, and changing airports involves entry. Allow 30–45 minutes from EIS to the base.
Check admission documents and flight routing first, then compare yacht cost. Base hire does not automatically include all local charges and parks.
Check my BVI trip optionsBrowse yacht examplesDestination guide1–8 May 2027 has a dated example; 8–15 May requires a separate search
Oceanis 43.4 · Filadelfo · 2008 · 01–08.05.2027
This yacht’s hire price for the stated week, not a season-wide minimum. Checked 22 October 2026.
Yacht + listed services + skipper
3,650 € for the group608.33 € per person · 6 adults
Excludes baggage-inclusive flights, transfers, fuel, moorings, food for guests and skipper, insurance and other unconfirmed charges. These amounts are not yet verified.
Six guests share three double cabins; the smaller fourth cabin is for the skipper, subject to approval. Skipper availability and the final service list require confirmation.
Availability is not held. We will reconfirm the price and services before payment.
Price and services sourceNew sailors, three couples or families travelling with friends. A skipper helps keep the route manageable; sea temperatures may still feel spring-like.
Checked 22 October 2026: Oceanis 43.4 Filadelfo 2008 for 1–8 May 2027 from Fethiye / Ece Saray. The supplier lists four cabins, eight berths and a maximum of eight passengers. The layout shows three double guest cabins and a smaller fourth, which can be requested for the skipper. Condition, exact bed arrangements and skipper availability need confirmation before booking. A catamaran requires a separate selection and price.
Fethiye → Tersane → Göcek bays → Sarsala → Bedri Rahmi → Yassıca → base. Starting marina determines the order.
Target arrival at DLM on 30 April, a shore night and boarding on 1 May at an agreed time. Plan the return flight no earlier than 9 May. Allow roughly 60–75 minutes from DLM to Ece Saray, Fethiye, after airport formalities; confirm the actual transfer. Dated Moscow/Istanbul flights, six seats and baggage remain unchecked; account for IST/SAW and transit documents.
Observed 22 October 2026 for 1–8 May 2027: yacht EUR1700; mandatory cleaning EUR225 and transit log EUR225. Hire plus those services = EUR2150. The sheet lists a skipper at EUR1500/week plus food; adding that service gives a partial EUR3650, excluding skipper food, fuel, moorings, provisions, flights, baggage, transfers and shore nights. Refundable deposit EUR2000 is separate. This is not a full-trip budget or a season-wide price; availability is not held.
Plan my May 2027 charterBrowse yacht examplesChecked 22 October 2026; request a fresh quote after that day even when sailing dates are still future.
Supplier sheet and services · Cabin layout
Destination guideSources · checked 22 October 2026: Turkish MFA — visa information · Sunsail — sailing experience levels
12–19 June 2027 has a dated example. Other June–August weeks need a separate search
Oceanis 43.4 · Filadelfo · 2008 · 12–19.06.2027
This yacht’s hire price for the stated week, not a season-wide minimum. Checked 22 October 2026.
Yacht + listed services + skipper
4,050 € for the group675 € per person · 6 adults
Excludes baggage-inclusive flights, transfers, fuel, moorings, food for guests and skipper, insurance and other unconfirmed charges. These amounts are not yet verified.
Six guests share three double cabins; the smaller fourth cabin is for the skipper, subject to approval. Skipper availability and the final service list require confirmation.
Availability is not held. We will reconfirm the price and services before payment.
Price and services sourceSchool-age families and groups of six adults. Prioritise cabins, shade, water access and short legs, rather than build year alone.
Checked 22 October 2026: Oceanis 43.4 Filadelfo 2008 for 12–19 June 2027 from Fethiye / Ece Saray. The supplier lists four cabins, eight berths and a maximum of eight passengers. The layout shows three double guest cabins and a smaller fourth, which can be requested for the skipper. Condition, exact bed arrangements and skipper availability need confirmation before booking. A catamaran requires a separate selection and price.
Fethiye → Yassıca → Tersane → Sarsala → Cleopatra Bay → Bedri Rahmi → Fethiye. Example for an Ece Saray departure; adapt legs to weather.
Target arrival at DLM on 11 June, a shore night and boarding on 12 June at an agreed time. Plan the return flight no earlier than 20 June. Allow roughly 60–75 minutes from DLM to Ece Saray, Fethiye, after airport formalities; confirm the actual transfer. Dated Moscow/Istanbul flights, six seats and baggage remain unchecked; account for IST/SAW and transit documents.
Observed 22 October 2026 for 12–19 June 2027: yacht EUR2100; mandatory cleaning EUR225 and transit log EUR225. Hire plus those services = EUR2550. The sheet lists a skipper at EUR1500/week plus food; adding that service gives a partial EUR4050, excluding skipper food, fuel, moorings, provisions, flights, baggage, transfers and shore nights. Refundable deposit EUR2000 is separate. This is not a full-trip budget or a season-wide price; availability is not held.
Request summer 2027Browse yacht examplesChecked 22 October 2026; request a fresh quote after that day even when sailing dates are still future.
Supplier sheet and services · Cabin layout
Destination guideSources · checked 22 October 2026: Turkish MFA — visa information · Sunsail — sailing experience levels · Croatian MFA — consular visa portal · Russian MFA — entry to Croatia
