New to Cabin Charter Sailing?

Here’s how joining a cabin sail works, costs, and other basics. By renting a cabin or the yacht, it’s a great way to explore new destinations and experience spectacular sailing.

The Basics:

– Cabin Charter Sailing (CCS) allows you to charter by the cabin(s) OR the entire yacht.
– traditional charters require that you charter the entire yacht (also can with CCS).
– we organize and contract the yacht size and type that fits your interest – anywhere!
– we find other participants to join if your group does not fill the yacht,
– or,  you join an upcoming charter listed in Cabins Open by taking a cabin or two.
– we offer a sailing adventure at a lower cost by renting by the cabin, we have low overhead costs.
– you can sail on a bigger yacht for less cost by taking a cabin(s)
– the first to contact us chooses the location.
– flexible itineraries; the group can decide on which moorings to visit.

You:

– are usually a bit outgoing, adventuresome – sailing skills not required
– can participate, learn more sailing skills or enjoy the ride
– enjoy otherwise inaccessible and beautiful seaside places; secluded coves or exciting waterfronts
– don’t mind sharing a sailboat with like-minded people

Do and Don’ts:

– we do have fun and some like to enjoy their ‘sundowners’ but these are not booze-cruises
– the Captain is responsible for the boat and crew while underway
– meals are up to the group; on board or on land. Most like to provision for light breakfast and lunch aboard

Costs:

– most yachts have queen bed cabins; a few also have one double bunk cabin
– the cost depends on size, location, duration and type of yacht:
– larger yachts with full cabins lower the cost per person
– some parts of the Mediterranean are pricier than others; some ports have fees
– catamarans are more expensive than monohulls of similar length and age
– average costs run from $900 — $1800 per person per week; depends on the yacht; if one or two people in a double cabin and yacht ammenities

Extras:

– the group provisions for food it wants on board before we start
– most prefer dinner on land to enjoy the local cuisine
– a cook and/or hostess can be hired
– water sport equipment & diving arrangement can be made
– port slips or mooring costs and fuel are divided by the group

Payments:

– a $200 fully refundable deposit starts the process unless you join an existing sail
– we search for those interested in your sail, if needed
– once we have the minimum group, usually 2 cabins, we charter the yacht
– upon you selecting your yacht, 50% of your cabin cost is paid; this includes the skipper’s cost
– the balance is paid 6-8 weeks before the sailing date