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From the stylish and sunny coves of the Balearic Islands, to the family-friendly flotillas in the Greek Ionian, there’s something different to suit every taste and level of experience – from keen sailors to those who are new to the water.  We’ve included some popular destinations such as Croatia, as well as some lesser known gems, like the Aeolian Islands. To inspire your travels for this year and into the new decade, read on. Maria Soleil, Senior Marketing Executive Mallorca,

We’re usually focused on sharing amazing charter offers, destination and sailing guides here at LateSail, but we also love a good maritime yarn. For some Halloween fun we thought we would share five spooky nautical mysteries including the supposed tale of the haunted LateSail UK offices!     Maria Soleil, Senior Marketing Executive Mary Celeste What happened to Mary Celeste is a famous maritime mystery Captain Benjamin Briggs boarded the Mary Celeste along with his wife

Looking for a bit of guidance on which 40ft+ monohulls to charter? New to the market in 2018, the Dufour 430 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 are commonly found on Mediterranean charters. Both boats are ideal for hosting families and are well equipped with all the things you’d need for a sailing holiday. Read through our comparison to learn a bit more about each yacht. Kyle, Yacht Charter Assistant Dufour 430 Grand Large The Dufour 430 Grand Large, which first came off the production

Croatian cuisine is built around the fantastic local produce that is so abundant in the hills, countryside and Adriatic coastline of the country. When on a charter in Croatia you can put together a delicious meal in the galley using simple ingredients such as fresh fish, Istrian truffles and extra virgin olive oil. Serve it up with a glass of local wine and you won’t need to venture ashore every night in search of somewhere to eat. Here is our guide to the top meals to cook while on a sailing

On 31 July 1970 Royal Navy sailors were sombre as they were given their last tot of rum, ending the naval tradition that had been in place for around 300 years. We wanted to celebrate this anniversary by sharing our favourite rum cocktails with you, and by recommending some bars where you can try these classics on your next Caribbean bareboat yacht charter. The Painkiller – British Virgin Islands If you’re on a yacht charter in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, you’ll find famous the P

With thousands of people taking yacht charters in the Mediterranean and Caribbean every year, it is more important than ever to be aware of how to travel and sail sustainably. We were inspired to write these tips for sustainable sailing after following Plastic Free July. It is a global movement encouraging people to reduce their use of single-use plastics and be more mindful of how their actions affect the environment. 1. Sail! Don’t use the engine if you can avoid it Do what your boat was de

Lynn, Yacht Charter Sales Consultant The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a ‘monocat’ essentially taking all of the deck space and the larger number of berths from a catamaran, and sticking that onto a monohull.  The idea of this is to bring all of the positives of catamaran cruising at a cheaper cost. Despite this, the Sun Loft maintains a luxury feel.  I went to Marseille to experience this new yacht designed for group cabin charters.  Arriving in Marseille We landed at Marseille Prov

We always get asked about which sailing licenses you need when embarking on a yacht charter or boat rental. Generally, most operators in the 60+ destinations we work in just require evidence that you can manoeuvre the boat, sail on short passages and have basic navigation and safety knowledge. The easiest way to show this is to have a certification. We recommend double checking with the operator in the country of choice before booking if you’re in doubt. If you have any questions, our team of

From the most famous places such as Soggy Dollar and Foxy’s, to some lesser-known gems hidden away on quieter islands, here is our list of the top 10 places to have a cooling drink and a great meal when island hopping. These bars are personally recommended by Carly in our US LateSail team. So next time you’re there, drop an anchor or pick up a mooring ball and enjoy all that these beautiful spots have to offer. 1. Soggy Dollar Bar, Jost Van Dyke Arguably the most famous beach bar on our lis

It’s easier than you think to recreate some of your favourite Greek dishes when sailing on a yacht charter. When stopping in a Greek port, marina or mooring in a small harbour, you will always find markets and small shops with fresh local produce where you can buy the ingredients you need. All of our operators’ boats come equipped with standard cooking equipment which make it easy to whip up your lunch or dinner. Here is our guide to the top meals to cook while on a sailing holiday in the G