Reasons to Choose a Sailing Holiday over a Hotel

Imagine this… Your skipper calls you up on deck of your private yacht floats into a picturesque island cove for the afternoon. You lay back on the deck as the warm sun sets over the sea and the glowing beach below presents the backdrop for the night ahead. You close your eyes and listen to the soft slapping of the waves on the side of your yacht, and you can smell a delicious seafood dinner cooking in the kitchen. It’s the most perfect moment, and one that’s impossible to recreate when staying in a hotel.

A holiday by sea combines the charm of the country’s mainland with white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the ability to cruise through stunning coastal towns, islands and bays on your own time. Chartering your own yacht is the most ideal, authentic and relaxing way to experience any dream destination. There are a number of reasons why sailing holidays are attracting people from all over the world.

Chartering your own boat gives you the absolute freedom to design your dream holiday. No tour guides, no deadlines, no rushing to catch that train and no late checkout fees. Just you, your skipper and open water – the possibilities are endless. You can sail away anytime you want, visit any place you like and completely design your own itinerary. You still have the capacity to explore destinations on the mainland, but rather than travelling from hotel to hotel, or being shuffled in a tour group from place to place, you can sail to a new harbour, bay or cove each day. Want to stay an extra day? No problem. And no need to worry about extra hotel charges. A sailing holiday is one of the most flexible adventures out there. The only hard part is deciding which magnificent locations to sail to!

Which sounds sexier: spending your days cruising from island to island, diving into clear blue water and bathing in the warm sunshine on deck, or lugging your bags through hot and sweaty public transport, hiring rental cars and each day having to pack and repack your already bulging suitcase? 

Travelling on your own private boat is a completely relaxing experience, and each day you’ll feel glamorous, comfortable and totally carefree. Plus, you don’t need to pack as much; just a few comfortable dresses and a bikini! While the landlocked visitors gaze out to the sea, they’ll spot your beautiful white yacht sailing smoothly through the water and assume you’re some kind of celebrity.

Spending your holiday on your own private boat will give you and your group – whether friends, family or both – the ultimate privacy. Hotels are usually crowded with people and rarely do you find a place where you and your loved ones will get to be alone outside your hotel room. But the sea isn’t crowded, and when you sail on your own boat you have the privacy to do anything you want. You can choose to sleep on deck, gazing up at the starry night sky, or head to a secluded cove for a picnic lunch. Plus, when you do feel like enjoying the company of others, you can anchor at a stunning harbour and experience the local restaurants and nightlife before returning to your comfortable home on the water.

The idea behind going on vacation is to explore the destinations you’ve dreamt of visiting, right? Travelling by boat allows you to set sail whenever you please, while also opening up the possibility to explore these destinations even further. When staying in a hotel, you’re often forced to spend money on renting a car or paying for a cab and ferry fare when sightseeing, otherwise you’re restricted to the centre of town. 

But when sailing along the coast, you can visit these towns plus new beaches, bays or coves everyday, without worrying about expenses or having to trek back to the hotel. Imagine the thrill of exploring the Greek isles by sea! You can spend every afternoon on a new beach and spend every night in a different location.

Nothing beats gazing across the ocean and admiring the stunning scenery of your next destination. From the sea, your dream destination will take on its most beautiful and impressive form. And from here, you’ve got a viewpoint all your own. From pine-clad mountains to mile-long stretches of white sand, you’ll have it all at your fingertips. Of course, you can still go ashore to experience the amazing scenery on the mainland, but when you’re travelling by sea every move you make will be beautiful.

When staying in a hotel, most don’t consider their environmental impact. For example, how much gas are you using driving and flying from place to place, and how much electricity is being wasted on all those lights and electronics used by your hotel? On a sailboat, only a small amount of gasoline, if any, is used and the electricity is minimal. So, while enjoying your incredible sailing holiday and using the power of wind, you’re also doing your part for the environment.

Travelling by sea opens up a world of activities. You’re still able to climb ashore and take part in everything the mainland has to offer, but now you’ve got all those water-based activities at your disposal, without having to pay anything extra. You can spend an idle afternoon reading your favourite book while gazing out at the horizon, or take part in exciting activities like swimming, water-skiing, surfing, snorkelling, diving, paddle boarding and windsurfing. 

You can sail to hidden ancient ruins and secluded coves untouched by anyone else. You’ve also got a sea full of islands awaiting your arrival, without having to worry about booking a day trip or ferry ride. There will be no time wasted sitting inside a hotel room or waiting in line for a taxi, and there will always be something to enjoy.

If you think a sailing vacation is a costly affair and completely out of your reach, think again. Renting a boat is more affordable than ever. SAIL GLOBAL is committed to make boat holidays accessible and affordable, offering approx. 40,000 boats and yachts along with skippers and other crew members all over 100+ sailing bases at most popular sailing destinations around the globe. Hotels are extremely packed and expensive during the high seasons, so if you’re going on a summer vacation with your friends or family, the cost of sailing during the same time will usually be similar or even cheaper. Plus, when you consider all the hidden charges and extra costs associated with travelling by land, your total price adds up quickly. But when booking a boat, most of your costs like accommodation and transportation are already taken care of.

Chartering your own boat gives you the freedom to explore the intimate beaches, small ocean coves and the dense forests and streams that lace many coastlines, all on your own time. No dusty hotel rooms or bad hotel breakfasts; just you, the sea, sun and endless possibilities. Don’t have your boat license? No problem. SAIL GLOBAL’s  finest, friendly, sea knowledgeable skippers are just waiting to take you out on one of our excellent boats. Start planning your dream sailing holiday now as the world is relaxing travel ristrictions .