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The best waters for chartering

Croatia, Greece, the Caribbean or Masuria — a review of sailing areas by skill level, weather and the character of the trip.

The sailing catamaran Madras

Croatia is the classic choice for beginners and intermediate crews — plenty of marinas, short hops between islands and solid infrastructure. Ideal for a first Mediterranean charter.

Greece (the Cyclades, the Ionian) tempts with empty bays and atmosphere, but the meltemi can be hard work — choose the Ionian Islands if you want it calmer.

The Caribbean (BVI) is catamaran heaven: warm water, short passages and the trade winds. The season depends on the hurricane period.

Masuria and the Baltic are the closest starting point for Polish sailors — great for learning and for a weekend without a long journey.

Charter companies and the real fees

An indicative summary in EUR, as of July 2026; prices depend on the season, the sailing area and the model of yacht. Below by the areas the companies operate in. The links lead to the companies' websites.

Croatia (the Adriatic)
  • Navigare Yachting — Trogir/Šibenik
    Oceanis / Bavaria, transit log approx. €200–300 (≈$232–349), marinas and buoys charged separately    from approx. €1500 (≈$1,743)/week
  • Pitter Yachting — bases across Croatia
    sailing yachts, motorboats and catamarans; end fee approx. €150–350 (≈$174–407), deposit €1500–4000 (≈$1,743–4,649)    from approx. €1400 (≈$1,627)/week
  • Sunsail — Dubrovnik/Kaštela
    bareboat or with a skipper; deposit or reduction package, end fee depending on the base    from approx. €1200 (≈$1,395)/week
Greece (the Cyclades, the Ionian, the Saronic)
  • Kiriacoulis — Athens/Lavrio, Corfu
    a fleet of approx. 180 yachts in Greece; low harbour fees outside the peak, deposit in EUR    from approx. €1300 (≈$1,511)/week
  • The Moorings — Corfu/Lavrio
    premium boats and catamarans; final cleaning, deposit €2000–6000 (≈$2,324–6,973)    from approx. €2600 (≈$3,022)/week
  • Dream Yacht Charter — Cyclades/Ionian
    cabin charters and bareboat; comfort package approx. €190–420 (≈$221–488), deposit waiver option    from approx. €1400 (≈$1,627)/week
The rest of the Mediterranean and the aggregators
  • Click&Boat — Italy/Spain/France
    compares offers from many owners; small boats from approx. €100 (≈$116)/day    from approx. €700 (≈$814)/week
  • SamBoat — Balearics, Sardinia, Turkey
    on average approx. €2400 (≈$2,789) for a monohull, skipper approx. €200 (≈$232)/day    from approx. €2400 (≈$2,789)/week
  • Yacht-Rent — Croatia/Greece/Italy
    a Mediterranean comparison site; transit log and deposit stated with the offer, last-minute discounts    from approx. €900 (≈$1,046)/week
  • Zizoo — all of Europe
    online booking; filter by sailing area, deposit and extra fees    from approx. €800 (≈$930)/week
Regional variants (Masuria)
  • MUNDI Czarter — Masurian lakes
    Antila 26–30, no offshore licence required, deposit from approx. €450 (≈$523)    from approx. €400 (≈$465)/week
  • Marigo — Masuria
    sailing and motor yachts, cleaning approx. €70, skipper approx. €90 (≈$105)/day    from approx. €580 (≈$674)/week

Sources: Navigare Yachting, Kiriacoulis, The Moorings, Croatia Charter Cost Guide 2026, Click&Boat

Useful guides

In brief

  • Starting out: Croatia or Masuria — easy navigation
  • Atmosphere and empty bays: Greece, but watch out for the meltemi
  • A catamaran and warm water: the Caribbean outside the hurricane season