Counting Down: Our Top Five Skippered Yacht Charter Destinations
Seamaster counts down the five best sailing destinations in the Mediterranean for Skippered Yacht Charters. Starting at number 5, we start the count down...

Sardinia,
Italy
- Nightlife
- Most popular
- Family friendly
- Luxury yachts
- Exciting winds
- Sailing with a Skipper
- Cultural Experiences
A destination with a split personality; flash and brash in places, demure and idyllic in others. The Costa Smeralda ('Emerald Coast') on the northeastern coast of Sardinia is a stunning location with golden sandy beaches, national parks & big budgets.

Portisco, Sardinia
Lagoon 40
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2021

Portisco, Sardinia
Lagoon 40
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2023
Portisco, Sardinia
Lagoon 40
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2024

Portisco, Sardinia
Lagoon 42
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2025

Olbia, Sardinia
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2023

Portisco, Sardinia
Bali 4.2
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2023

Dalaman Area,
Turkey
- Gentle winds
- Most popular
- Family friendly
- Early/late season
- Sailing with a Skipper
- Cultural Experiences
The most popular Turkey sailing destination. These 'grown-up' fishing villages lie in the Gulf of Fethiye and are a haven of diverse cultural sites, craggy bays, balanced sailing and wonderful unique experiences.

Fethiye, Dalaman Area
Lagoon 40
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2021

Fethiye, Dalaman Area
Excess 12
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2022

Gocek, Dalaman Area
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2022

Gocek, Dalaman Area
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2021

Marmaris, Dalaman Area
Isla 40
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2022

Marmaris, Dalaman Area
Aventura 37
- 4 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2024

Saronic Islands,
Greece
- Nightlife
- Most popular
- Family friendly
- Early/late season
- Luxury yachts
- Sailing with a Skipper
- Cultural Experiences
Sailing from Athens, the Saronic Islands are most balanced sailing area in Greece, with a perfect mix of lovely sailing winds, quiet bays, lively villages, friendly tavernas and great value. The Saronic Islands, which includes the Argolic and Saronic Gulf, is an interesting, diverse and authentically Greek area for all sailors, including families, older and younger groups and couples. Athens is an interesting launch pad with a wide range of quality boats and catamarans.

Athens, Saronic Islands
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2026

Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Excess 11
- 5 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2024

Athens, Saronic Islands
Lagoon 38 - 4 + 2 cab.
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2026

Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Isla 40
- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2022

Athens, Saronic Islands
Lagoon 38 - 3 cab.
- 5 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2026

Lavrion, Cyclades Islands
Isla 40
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2023

Ionian Islands,
Greece
- Gentle winds
- Most popular
- Family friendly
- Sailing with a Skipper
Located off the western coast of Greece, the Ionian is a wonderfully calm sailing region that British sailors have made their second home for decades now. Stretching from Corfu to Zakynthos, the Ionian is characterised by light winds, a green coastline, short sailing legs, small villages, authentic quayside tavernas and a generally relaxed disposition. The Ionian islands consist of six primary islands: Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas, Kefalonia, Ithaca, and Zakynthos. The group also includes many smaller islands, most of which offer secluded bays, a traditional taverna or two, clear waters and a true Greek experience.

Preveza, Ionian Islands
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2024

Preveza, Ionian Islands
Isla 40
- 5 Cabins
- 5 Toilets
- 2024

Preveza, Ionian Islands
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2025

Lefkas, Ionian Islands
Lagoon 38 - 4 cab.
- 4 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2026

Preveza, Ionian Islands
Lagoon 40
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2020

Lefkas, Ionian Islands
Excess 11
- 6 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2025

Dalmatian Islands,
Croatia
- Gentle winds
- Nightlife
- Most popular
- Family friendly
- Luxury yachts
- Sailing with a Skipper
The southerly Dalmatian Islands off a perfect cross-section of Croatia. Sailing from Split and Dubrovnik, they offer a more cosmopolitan experience, with larger islands supporting larger villages and towns. It's not all party time though, there are still many quiet bays, small villages and destinations 'off the beaten track'. Overall, expect a heady mix of excellent balanced sailing conditions, lively cosmopolitan islands, quiet bays and old-world fortress towns.

Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 40
- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2020

Solta Island, Dalmatian Islands
Lagoon 40
- 5 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2022
Primosten, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 40
- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2021

Trogir, Dalmatian Islands
Lagoon 40
- 5 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2021
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Isla 40
- 3 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2023

Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Islands
Lagoon 40
- 5 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2022














