Sailing101: Finest Destinations To Make The Most Of Your Yacht!

The second most anticipated inquiry when starting your yacht journey — apart from choosing the most suitable water vehicle — is the perfect place or destination to test drive your yacht. In this sense, to maximize your yacht-owner experience, you can resort to cruising, whether on the holidays, a spontaneous trip, or your birthday. Accordingly, apart from destination guides, we also gathered personalized informational tips you can utilize while cruising in places we will mention throughout this article. For instance, what are the things to expect in Greece, a list of yacht brokers in Hong Kong, and the most beginner-friendly country to sail in? 

Bahamas — The Hollywood Favorite

If you’ve been looking for a yacht for a while, you’ve probably heard of the infamous Bahamas due to cult favourite James Bond movies. To choose where to start your cruising journey, you’ll have 700 islands in the Bahamas, such as Harbour Island, Eleuthera, The Abacos, and Grand Bahama Island.

Screaming blue paradise as world-renowned crystal clear waters surround it, five-star hotels, beaches, malls, historical roots of pirates, religion, and culture — an actual mixture of extravagance and a trip back to memory lane. 

The place is also known to tourists who want to try underwater activities like scuba diving and snorkelling, where you can discover numerous shipwrecks under the island waters.

To officially make the most out of your The Bahamas’ colonial cruising life, know that the peak yacht season on the island is between December and April when you can expect a humid winter season.

The Great Greek Islands 

Like the former, Greece islands have been a household name for yacht cruising. With over 2,000 islands and culture-infused countries such as Athens, Santorini, and  Rhodes, you can experience the dark blue paradise cruising through island hopping.

With over 2,000 islands and culture-infused countries such as Athens and Santorini, you can experience the magic of the dark blue paradise cruising through island hopping. 

Accordingly, Greece is also known to be one of the most visited places by cruising tourists who love art, Greek history, fine dining, and even freshly-fished goods. 

Another tip from us: It would help if you also noted that the best season to sail across the mentioned islands is between May to September, wherein lesser crowds, great weather, and lower chances of rainfall will accommodate you throughout your trip. 

Dubai Cruisin’: The UAE Experience

If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly country to sail in, you can try exploring the most popular city in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai! Being one of the world-renowned cities due to its expensive lifestyle and high population, you can learn a thing or two about life, culture, religion, and the marinas. 

Island hopping with your yacht charter while on the coastline of Dubai would give you the liberty to fish, snorkel, and dive in the country’s treasure Red Sea or even the Persian Gulf (of course, with the help of your instructor). 

Apart from these highly scheduled activities, we also suggest first-time sailors take note of the peak season when it is safe and most convenient for you to cruise the beautiful waters of the Middle East. In this sense, take note of December until March, when storms are most unlikely to disrupt your trip. 

Yes to Croatia

Cruising along the beautiful Croatian archipelago, with almost 6000 kilometres of coastline, can be genuinely an adventure to remember as you hop from island to island and experience its unique attractions. Though seemingly more diminutive than the previous countries, Croatia is significantly composed of numerous isles, and you can thoroughly cruise in Mljet, Vis, and Hvar. 

Accordingly, to experience the most of your yacht experience, you should book a rental ticket or test drive your yacht within the most desirable summer season (June to August). Usually, tourists hover at this time of the year as the weather is the most fitting and amicable for sailing. 

Apart from its seemingly treacherous clear waters and painting-like harbour, the city is also well-known in some infamous filming locations of the Game of Thrones, Buggy Safari, and Krka National Spark. Aside from the paradise blue and yacht-friendly beauty of Croatia, it also satisfies tourists with the same in-land culture and jaw-dropping destinations.

Oasis of the Seas: Caribbean Nights 

The island’s naturally deep harbour, consistent winds, and calm waters make it an ideal port of call while cruising the Caribbean. However, topping the most mentioned place in the Caribbean is Charlotte Amalie Harbor—which you’ve probably seen in a few Hollywood movies. 

Like Dubai, the great Caribbeans — from St. John and St. Croix — offer tourists mild to extreme water sports such as kitesurfing, diving, and snorkelling. 

If you’re finding the best time to cruise the Caribbean, it would be from December to April due to its pleasant weather. In this sense, the ideal cruising conditions of mild temperatures and calm waters typically last throughout winter and spring, making it the peak Caribbean sailing season and a popular travel destination.

Finally, Hong Kong 

With over 1,000 kilometres of coastline, Hong Kong, also known as Asia’s cruise hub, has a lot to offer. Due to its balanced lavish lifestyle and beside-the-marinas views, it provides beautiful ports, one being Victoria Harbour, which is worldly infamous. 

This offers luxurious suites and a relaxing atmosphere while cruising to different parts of Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore. The twelve-day journey will offer sightseeing, various freshly-picked seafood, and diving. To fully enjoy your yacht charter trip, we suggest you maximize the amenities that your yacht (or rental yacht) would offer!

Lastly, take note of the safest and most convenient season when sailing the coastline of the said countries from October to March.