7 things to know when planning a sailing trip

We’ve put together a list of 7 things to know when planning a sailing trip that we think will make your summer holiday! Whether you’re the type of person to plan every tiny detail or to leave some of it to chance, there are still plenty of important planning aspects to consider. Let’s dive in!

Choosing the Destination

Though we absolutely agree that “travel is about the journey”, the destination still matters for where you’ll make that journey. Each destination has plenty to offer when planning your holiday, there’s just plenty to consider when it comes to what you personally want to get out of your trip. Each destination and every route has its unique aspects to enjoy!

Maybe you’re deciding on Greece versus Croatia? Perhaps you want a more fast-paced adventure or one you can kick back and relax for days at sea. Or possibly you’re planning a sailing trip with a focus on more history and adventure or nightlife and food. Deep breaths, even though planning the destination is important, it won’t be stressful. Or, of course, you can just toss a dart at one and it’ll still be epic.

Best to Budget Ahead

While planning a sailing trip, budget is an important consideration to help you get the most out of your holiday. Each MedSailors route will have a plethora of epic activities and experiences on offer. Making sure you get together a general budget and hence knowing what you want to splurge on is always a good idea.

Greece is always the go-to for budget-minded travellers who want their money to go the furthest. You can definitely travel there cheaply without limiting your intake of drool-worthy mezze feasts and the many excursions to be found. Croatia holds the crown as one of the best nightlife and cuisine scenes with a slightly higher price tag on food and drinks compared to Greece. Turkey has a great balance of helping your budget go further with food while having heaps of activities to hop on (paragliding anyone?).

What Are Your Travel Vibes?

It’s an amazing feeling when you hop onto your yacht for the first time and instantly start vibing with your boat mates. More often than not, people walk away after their week at sea with new besties because we match you up with like-minded travellers looking for a similar experience. When planning a sailing trip consider whether you prefer more nightlife and partying, relaxation and experiences, or a bit of both? Either way, we’ve got you covered to pair you with some awesome travellers you’re bound to vibe with.

Get Those Sailing Tunes Ready

One sailing essential when planning a sailing trip is definitely a playlist full of bangers. One good reason is that it’s a phenomenal way to bond with your boat mates and make new friends. Overall, it just sets the tone whether you’re taking the helm to the Pirates of the Caribbean theme, squad singing that “Sail Away” ballad, or shouting “I’m on a boat!”. Oh, and if you’re on our Superior yachts you’ll definitely want to make sure you have the tunes ready…see number 5. 😉

What Boat is You?

While any boat you’ll board will be a good time, there are types of boats that might be more…you. What we mean by that is different boats will fit your budget, comfort level, and desires from the sailing experience better. So, picking the best boat for you can help.

Our Premiere boats are great for those who want a pure boat experience when planning a sailing trip. They’re perfect if you want something a bit more budget-friendly, so you can have more moolah for watersports, cocktails, and that 3rd gelato of the day. Our Superior yachts are the newest class of boat with spacious communal areas and premium features with the best sound system in the fleet. And last but definitely not least, the Catamaran offers up the most comfort for space with big relaxation nets at the bow and huge communal areas — perfect for groups.

Solo or Squad?

One big thing when planning a sailing trip is if you’ll be going it solo or booking with your squad. There’s a perfect mix for everyone from solo travelers, couples, friends, or big groups. So, knowing you can lock in the destination, what boat you want, and what kind of group to join you is something to definitely plan for. Especially as boats fill up before the summer hits, planning ahead for this can go miles toward shaping your experience.

What and How to Pack

The key to planning a sailing trip will come down to what you are packing and how you should pack it. Of course, we know the essentials come down to swimmers, sunnies, and sandals. But given you’ll be at sea for a week and boats do have limited space, being selective is important. Avoid hard suitcases given they take up too much space and can’t fit into small spaces well. For more insight into the sailing essentials to pack, check out our handy MedSailors Packing List.

Start planning a sailing trip with MedSailors and book today! Don’t be shy if you need help deciding, you can reach out to our amazing team members with questions about a trip HERE!