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Explore detailed sailing guides and yacht charter planning resources created for travelers who want to understand life at sea before stepping on board. From practical checklists and cost considerations to charter types and onboard living, Up & Sail helps you plan smarter and sail with confidence.

Guides

  • Greece Yacht Charter Companies: bases, policies and what to check before booking

    by Sabina

    Greece is one of the largest yacht charter markets in the Mediterranean, with hundreds of operators and thousands of boats spread across its islands and mainland bases. Some are global operators with bases on four continents. Others are family-run companies that have worked out of the same marina for years. Knowing the difference and knowing which type suits your trip, can matter more than finding the lowest price. This guide covers how the Greek charter market is structured, which companies operate where, what each major company is actually like to book with and what to look for when comparing your options.

  • Bareboat charter requirements in Croatia

    by Sabina

    This guide explains what is required to charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia, including accepted licences, experience expectations, the VHF requirement that catches many first-time charterers off guard, and how charter companies review skipper qualifications during check-in. It also includes a short myth-busting section that clears up common misconceptions and outlines practical alternatives if you do not yet meet the requirements.

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Cost & Planning

  • How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Croatia?

    by Sabina

    This guide is built around Split as the primary reference point, since it is the largest charter base in the country and the one most people plan around. But Croatia is not a single market, a week on the Kornati archipelago out of Biograd feels and costs differently from a Dubrovnik-to-Split one-way on a crewed catamaran, and we cover those differences honestly. Prices vary significantly by region, yacht type, season and how far in advance you book, and understanding that variation is the most useful thing this guide can give you.

  • What’s not included in the yacht charter price (and why)

    by Sabina

    One of the most common questions people have when planning a yacht charter is what the quoted price actually includes. Unlike hotels or package holidays, yacht charters are structured with a clear separation between the base charter fee and additional running costs. This doesn’t mean costs are hidden or unclear. In most cases, they are standard across the industry and clearly outlined before booking. However, first-time charterers are often unfamiliar with how this pricing model works.

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Experiences

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Destinations

  • 7-Day Sailing Itinerary – Ionian Islands, Greece

    by Sabina

    This relaxed itinerary is shaped around the region’s famously calm, sheltered waters and its lush, green islands, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy the rhythm of sailing without long or demanding passages. Over the course of the week, you will trace a route through legendary Ithaka, the elegant harbour of Fiskardo and the quiet, turquoise bays of Meganisi and Sivota. Days are defined by short sails, easy mooring and time to linger, whether that means swimming in crystal-clear coves, wandering through traditional island towns or sharing long evenings ashore.

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Guides

  • Greece Yacht Charter Companies: bases, policies and what to check before booking

    by Sabina

    Greece is one of the largest yacht charter markets in the Mediterranean, with hundreds of operators and thousands of boats spread across its islands and mainland bases. Some are global operators with bases on four continents. Others are family-run companies that have worked out of the same marina for years. Knowing the difference and knowing which type suits your trip, can matter more than finding the lowest price. This guide covers how the Greek charter market is structured, which companies operate where, what each major company is actually like to book with and what to look for when comparing your options.

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Cost & Planning

  • How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Croatia?

    by Sabina

    This guide is built around Split as the primary reference point, since it is the largest charter base in the country and the one most people plan around. But Croatia is not a single market, a week on the Kornati archipelago out of Biograd feels and costs differently from a Dubrovnik-to-Split one-way on a crewed catamaran, and we cover those differences honestly. Prices vary significantly by region, yacht type, season and how far in advance you book, and understanding that variation is the most useful thing this guide can give you.

  • What’s not included in the yacht charter price (and why)

    by Sabina

    One of the most common questions people have when planning a yacht charter is what the quoted price actually includes. Unlike hotels or package holidays, yacht charters are structured with a clear separation between the base charter fee and additional running costs. This doesn’t mean costs are hidden or unclear. In most cases, they are standard across the industry and clearly outlined before booking. However, first-time charterers are often unfamiliar with how this pricing model works.

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Experiences

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Destinations

  • Greece Yacht Charter Companies: bases, policies and what to check before booking

    by Sabina

    Greece is one of the largest yacht charter markets in the Mediterranean, with hundreds of operators and thousands of boats spread across its islands and mainland bases. Some are global operators with bases on four continents. Others are family-run companies that have worked out of the same marina for years. Knowing the difference and knowing which type suits your trip, can matter more than finding the lowest price. This guide covers how the Greek charter market is structured, which companies operate where, what each major company is actually like to book with and what to look for when comparing your options.

  • Bareboat charter requirements in Croatia

    by Sabina

    This guide explains what is required to charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia, including accepted licences, experience expectations, the VHF requirement that catches many first-time charterers off guard, and how charter companies review skipper qualifications during check-in. It also includes a short myth-busting section that clears up common misconceptions and outlines practical alternatives if you do not yet meet the requirements.

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