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Top yacht vacation destinations, the best season for yachting, sailing itineraries and routes.

We recommend the most popular Yacht Vacation Destinations and the best places to sail all over the world. You will find information on the climate, sailing conditions and attractions for each sailing destination. Explore the most beautiful sailing itineraries around the globe and get inspired where you book your next yacht charter vacation!

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What is the best time of the year to go on a yacht vacation? You can go anytime! We would like to show you the best places to sail and inspire you where to go for holiday on a boat in summer & winter.

Top Sailing Destinations for January, February & March

At the beginning of the year the sailing season is well under way in The Bahamas, The Caribbean, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia. It is also possible to sail in the subtropical climate of the Canary Islands during this time. Very popular sailing destinations for this time of the year are:

Hot Spots for Yacht Vacation Rental in April & May

Mediterranean countries experience long summers and the sailing season often begins in April. Perfect conditions for relaxing sailing trip can be found in: Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, The Balearic Islands, Croatia, Corsica, Sardinia and Malta. Spring is also a wonderful time to go on a yacht charter vacation in: Thailand, Malaysia, The Caribbean, The Seychelles and The Canary Islands.

Best Places to Sail in Summer - Yachting in June, July & August

Mediterranean destinations are at their finest places to be on a yacht during the summer months. Even places in the North and the Baltic Sea such as: France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland or the North Sea can be pleasant for a Yacht Vacation at this time of the year.

Best Places for Sailing in September & October

September and October can be excellent months to experience the beauty of Mediterranean and Southern European countries, the weather is warm, and some may find the temperatures more comfortable than during midsummer. For yacht vacation rental in september and october we recommend: Turkey, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, The Balearic Islands, Croatia, Corsica, Sardinia, Malta and The Canary Islands.

Best Winter Sailing Destinations - Yachting in November & December

While November and December can be the coldest, darkest months of the year over in Europe, plenty of countries nearer to the equator have higher temperatures and calm seas. It is possible to sail in Thailand, Malaysia and The Seychelles during November, and sailing season in The Caribbean and The Bahamas begins in December after the hurricane season. Australia and New Zealand also begin to experience good sailing weather at this time.

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The choices are endless for you to find the perfect hired boat for just a few hours as a day charter, a couple days as a time charter, or a charter for weeks on the water in order to experience the special feeling of livng on a boat. Hire a yacht for a party or event, host some networking opportunities, sail for sport without any limits, have a relaxing holiday, or have a completely private experience – the choice is yours.

Business people or successful young entrepreneurs may prefer to travel at higher speeds and therefore to charter one of many motorboats available for a fun daytrip or to experience the luxury of a mega yacht with a skipper, crew and all the extras for an unforgettable week or two at sea.

A regatta sailor might want to hire a catamaran and experience sailing with friends for the first time, working the sails and dinghy a bit like in the America’s Cup, with hard wind blowing and testing out a higher Beaufort scale. A friend of nature may want a more relaxing holiday, in which case chartering a houseboat with a partner vacation season could be the way to go. With calmer waters, this sort of holiday is also perfect for an entire family including small children. This is a popular online rental because houseboats often require no boating license for the driver. As of a few years ago, houseboat charters throughout Europe have been largely allowed without a boat license, which has made sailing holidays with children even more popular. For the sailing enthusiast who has all different types of sailing licenses, booking a sailboat on a Riviera will test your abilities and challenge you to sail your hardest. If you don’t find the right boat in our search and booking engine for immediate hire for your sailing cruise, wedding at sea, or other event on the water, you can easily book by emailing Yachtico.com or by calling the 24-hour support line. You wouldn’t believe what all we can accomplish. Just contact us with your special requests! We have experts worldwide who have enough experience to make your wishes for your holiday be realized.  

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