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All our sailing holidays are private charters that are curated with your specific preferences in mind.
We love families and in turn families love our sailing holidays. We are trusted by hundreds of families every year.
Our skippers and crew are the best in the Mediterranean. Trust our expert and personable Seamaster skippers.
With 1000s of wonderful sailing holidays every year, we are Europe's leading skippered charter experts.
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Generally, sailing is a means to an end. That end is being anchored in an idyllic bay or village, swimming, eating local cuisine, reading, sunbathing, snorkeling, relaxing in a hammock, jumping into the sea, going out for dinner, having a sunset cocktail, fishing, heading to a nightclub, dozing in the sun, exploring villages and fortresses... You get the idea!
Parents and children of all ages love our sailing holidays. The experiences are so diverse that each member of the family can shape the experience to suit themselves. Take the wheel and have a go at sailing? No problem. Sit back and relax in the sun with a drink? No problem. Swim, snorkel, relax in the sun, read a book, explore the shore.. There's plenty to keep everyone occupied.
This is not a cruise where you spend all your time cooped up on board your boat. Our sailing holidays enable you to meander from island to island, village to village and activity to activity. You can take day trips, visit isolated restaurants, partake in shore based activities, explore villages and fortresses, discover abandoned submarine caves, people watch from your taverna table, or take your SUP to the beach you anchored off from.
Safety is a primary concern for all our sailing holidays. This begins right at the start of our Seamaster process where we assist you in selecting the most appropriate sailing destination for your experience and the right boat for your personal circumstances. Our yachts have personal safety equipment on board; life jackets (including for kids) are standard, there is safety netting available, life rafts, safety briefings and we also advise on what to take with you.
We are extremely proud of our Seamaster skippers and hosts. They are good people whose primary purpose is to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable holiday that is tailored to your personal preferences. They are well versed in adapting to the unique situation that every charter offers.
Throughout the holiday you will need to provide proper food and drink for the skipper. Bear in mind they are working all day and it is all they eat for half the year, so healthy sustenance is important. Generally, breakfast and lunch are straightforward as you will usually be eating on the yacht and the skipper and join in with you for those meals.
For dinner, typically you have two options. The first is that you take the skipper out to dinner with you and essentially treat them as an extended family member. Alternatively, you can give your skipper an allowance and they will go and sort themselves out and return with a receipt and any change. You can of course mix and match as you wish.
Your skipper requires their own cabin. So, you will need to ensure you have sufficient cabins to accommodate your party as well as the skipper. For example, if you are a group of six, you will need three cabins for your party and one for the skipper meaning you need a minimum of a four cabin yacht. You will also need to ensure the skipper has access to a bathroom too, this can either be shared or allocated to just the skipper as per your preference.
Larger yachts sometimes come with a dedicated skipper’s cabin. In most circumstances the skipper can sleep in these, but some are too small so please discuss the cabin arrangements with us during booking and we can guide you accordingly.
Most of our skippers are nationals of the country you are visiting, but we do also have British and Australian skippers working for us too. Many have grown up sailing these areas and enjoy nothing more than showing you all the secret spots and sharing hidden tips only the locals know. It is important to remember that your skipper is not only there to sail the yacht but also to act as a tour guide for the holiday.
All our skippers speak English fluently and as many are locals you benefit from their ability to communicate in the native language.
None of our holidays follow fixed routes. We recommend you sit down with your skipper on arrival, open a cold beverage and discuss the holiday with them. Take this time to mention anywhere you have seen, read or heard about and the skipper will do their best to accommodate your wishes depending on the forecasted conditions and what is reasonably possible.
Our skippers know these areas like the back of their hands and are more than happy to build a route they think will fit your preferences. If you are looking for lively towns or quieter anchorages our skippers will do their best to make this an unforgettable experience.
Many people want to come away with some practical knowledge of sailing after their holiday. Our skippers are only too happy to teach you as much as you would like to know throughout the holiday. They are not able to issue any formal qualifications after your holiday, but you could use the time to brush up on any skills you want to perfect before going on to do your own sailing qualification.
How much you get involved is completely up to you. If you want to sit back, relax and only throw the odd line that is absolutely fine. If you want to do most of the sailing and just have the skipper to lean on for any advice during the holiday or to take over if things get a little tricky then that is okay too. Ultimately this is your holiday and you can do as much or as little as you wish.
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From Opatija in Croatia, Oz is one of Seamaster longest standing skippers. A wonderful guy that clients love.
Ena started out with us as a host and has moved on to becoming an excellent skipper for us in Croatia.
Nikola is a long standing member of the Seamaster team. In his off season he runs a training academy for aspiring skippers.
Georgia is a wonderful Greek cook with a warm, friendly personality. Kids love Georgia, who is quick to become ‘part of the family’.
Matija is an extremely popular skipper based in Croatia. He’s a lovely, personable guy that loves showing off his home country.
A man of many talents and languages! Henry is a long-standing and fantastic Seamaster skipper based in Italy.
Danijel is another long serving Seamaster skipper that our clients love to book in Croatia every year. Definitely a Seamaster favourite!
Lina is one of Seamaster’s most popular skippers, based in Croatia. She’s professional, personable and lovely to have on board.
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