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Sailing in Greece – the top places to visit on a Greek Island yacht charter holiday

15th April 2019

With over 10,000 miles of coastline to explore on a Greek yacht charter holiday, our bases are the perfect gateways to discover some of the globe’s most tranquil islands, hidden coves, beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine. Here, we take a…

Chartering a yacht in the Mediterranean – our favorite places to sail on a Mediterranean yacht charter

9th April 2019

Take a look at our top places to visit when considering a sailing holiday in the Med and plan your next adventure now! Amalfi Coast, Italy France With bases located on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans, the wonderfully vast…

A sailor’s guide to deciding between Greece or Croatia charters

14th March 2019

If you are wondering whether to sail the Mediterranean or the Adriatic this year, we’ve put together a guide to help you choose between the Greek or Croatian islands. We’re here with all the travel information, marina costs, sailing conditions,…

The best places to visit on a sailing holiday to Italy

7th March 2019

Imagine going on a sailing holiday where you can have every one of the most important ‘must haves’ ticked off. Sun, sea, history, culture, art, architecture, wonderful cuisine and excellent sailing conditions. It’s not possible, we hear you cry...but it…

Sail the finest French charter destinations, from west to south

10th April 2018

Sometimes overshadowed by the popularity of Greece and Croatia, France has much to offer sailors with its diverse sailing ground. Whether you want to embrace sophisticated cafe culture in the south of France, sail Brittany’s magnificent bays or enjoy Poitou-Charentes’…

Food glorious food and how to provision

28th March 2018

The easy ways to provision your charter with food, glorious food We all laughed in the office at this story about how Dominos commandeered a boat to get a pizza to a desperately hungry person during a flood. Yet it’s…

Enjoy a friendly Balearic experience sailing Mallorca

21st March 2018

Charter from Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands, and sail in warm weather and experience the thrill of challenging sailing. Mallorca is a fantastic base to explore a myriad of charming ports along the Balearic coast, or sail further…

LateSail Spotlight – Lavrion, Greece

6th March 2018

If you are looking to sail in the Cyclades and/or the Saronic, Lavrion is perfectly positioned to explore both sailing grounds. Getting to Lavrion is straightforward - from Athens airport it is around 30 minutes by taxi. The same distance…

LateSail Lowdown: How to plan an autumn yacht charter from Athens, Greece

6th March 2018

Our charter company friends, MG Yachts, have been operating in Greece for more than 30 years. Assistant Manager, Laurence, has taken the time to share with us the team’s knowledge and experience about how to design an exciting charter itinerary…

Choosing your Bareboating Experience: Greece or Turkey?

27th February 2018

Sailing in the eastern Mediterranean is a beautiful experience, and many people can’t wait to go there for their next bareboat charter. The logical question is where exactly to go? We’re often asked which is better, Greece or Turkey, so…

LateSail’s Nautical Natter: Five friends sail the Greek Islands to celebrate a special birthday

27th February 2018

Tell us a little bit the group who went sailing together? Three of us live in London, Hannah and I work in financial services and Olivia is a management consultant. Dr Flick is a psychologist in Oxford and Jen is…

Ideal Greek islands to charter for US sailors

21st February 2018

With its warm climate, the Mediterranean is a fantastic spring, summer and autumn sailing destination for bareboat lovers. Greece offers thousands of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas, divided into the Saronic, Northern Sporades, Ionian, Dodecanese, Aegean, Cyclades and…

LateSail Lowdown – Family sailing in Croatia’s Krka National Park

19th February 2018

Eifion Owen, Commodore at Pwllheli Sailing Club, has shared with us his highlights from a recent family bareboat charter to Croatia’s Krka National Park. The park is famous for its beautiful waterfalls, one of the country’s natural wonders and a…

The perfect one-week itinerary for Croatia yacht charters

16th February 2018

If you want to discover the Dalmatian coast, it can be really time-consuming researching your dream trip. Luckily, we’ve taken away this hassle by designing a charter based on Dave’s recent trip, which shows off the best of Croatia’s thousands…

Four must-visit hidden gem Croatian islands

16th February 2018

The beautiful Croatian coastline offers thousands of islands to explore, from the uninhabited to the car-free, so where do you start? We’ve picked out our top four favorites to help you plan an extra special yacht charter. Lastovo  If you…

Croatia’s Korcula adds a spectacular view to your yacht charter itinerary

16th February 2018

Croatia is one of our favourite destinations for a yacht charter and we’re sharing one of our hidden gems in this blog, Korcula. Often likened to a miniature Dubrovnik, the Croatian island of Korcula is located just off the Pelješac…

Ultimate guide to traditional Croatian cuisine for sailors

16th February 2018

If you’re heading to Croatia on a yacht charter, then to experience the country properly make sure you take the time to experience the local food and drink. Find an anchorage and pop ashore to find sumptuous feasts and try…

Top gastronomic spots for sailors chartering Croatia

15th February 2018

Top gastronomic spots for sailors chartering Croatia A life on the open sea requires hearty sustenance and we know what a healthy appetite all you sailors have. As sailing fans ourselves, the LateSail team always makes it a priority to…

Everything you need to know about Croatia’s weather systems for sailing

15th February 2018

Our sailor’s guide to Croatia’s weather systems  If you are sailing in Croatia for the first time and want to know what to expect from the weather, we’ve got a great little meteorological guide for you right here. When customers…

LateSail’s Cost Saving Guide to Bareboat Charter in Croatia

15th February 2018

At LateSail we love Croatia. No matter how many times you go, there is so much to see and do, and no two holidays are exactly alike. This eclectic nature is exactly what you would expect from a country culturally…

LateSail Lowdown: Late season sailing in Split, Croatia, this autumn

15th February 2018

We’re coming to the end of the summer season in the Mediterranean but that doesn’t mean the sailing fun has to stop. Now is the time to book Croatia for the autumn if you want to grab a yacht charter…

Plan an amazing 2018 sailing getaway to banish the January blues

16th January 2018

Have you got the January blues and finding it hard to get back into the swing of things at work? It’s no surprise after the all the fun of the festive break. It might be easier if you give yourself…

The LateSail Guide to Split’s local marinas

10th January 2018

  SPLIT: THE LATESAIL GUIDE TO LOCAL MARINAS Split is the perfect starting base for your yacht charter, as you can sail north to Kornati Islands National Park or south to Brac, Hvar and Dubrovnik. Don’t miss the Zlatni Rat…

Get the traditional sailing experience with a wooden boat

10th April 2017

If you want a traditional experience, try sailing a wooden boat on the water to get as close to nature as possible while still enjoying a complete onboard service. You do not need to lose any of those comforts that…

The perfect 2 week yacht charter itinerary from Rogoznica, Croatia

13th March 2017

Beautiful, secluded coves and burnt orange sunsets are just two of the things that make for a great yacht charter. So in order to help you make the most of Croatia, check out the highlights from a returning customer who…

Reasons to consider a fully crewed yacht charter:

10th March 2017

Fully crewed yacht charters are the best way to explore some of the world’s most beautiful islands in the lap of luxury, and the experienced LateSail team are here to search out the very best yacht to meet both your…

Where Are You Going to Sail This Winter?

7th February 2017

Winter brings out two types of yachting enthusiasts, those who seek adventure in extreme conditions, and those who run as far from the cold as humanly possible. The first group are thrill seekers; the challenges presented by the cold are…

Why choose Zadar for your next Croatia yacht charter

31st January 2017

If you plan on exploring Croatia on your next charter, then you’ll want to read our guide to Zadar written by one of our partners and local fleet, Navigo Yachting. There’s nothing like local knowledge and we’ve got some great…

LateSail’s Nautical Natter: Five novices sail Croatia together

8th August 2016

What’s it really like when you charter with a group of friends who have never sailed before? We’ve interviewed five London newbie sailors who chartered an Oceanis 54 in Croatia in June. Let’s find out how they got on…. Tell…

Exploring Lefkas in Greece with a bareboat yacht charter

22nd July 2016

Even the most travelled sailors have been completely captivated by Greece’s beauty, ancient culture, gastronomic delights, relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome. The country’s thousands of islands offer a bounty of varied landscapes, from dazzling white beaches, private inlets and turquoise…

Five reasons to consider a bareboat yacht charter this year

6th June 2016

If you’ve been on a crewed or cabin yacht charter, then you’ve probably become as addicted to sailing as the team at LateSail! Although you’ll have first-hand experience of a great sailing vacation, you could challenge yourself a little further…

Things to Know about Bareboat Charters in Greece

29th February 2016

If you love sailing, you’ve probably heard many sailors recommend chartering a yacht in Greece. This part of the world is famous for its crystalline waters, sumptuous Mediterranean food and reliable breezes that make for a relaxing getaway. This  wonderful…

Organize a Sailing Vacation to Greece or Croatia

21st February 2014

If you’re looking for a fun getaway with a group of friends sailing can be the perfect way to spend time together, discover new things and above all, have fun! Options like gulet charters in the Eastern Med are very…

Enjoying the Cuisine of Greece: Planning a Gourmet Charter

14th February 2014

One of the great joys of chartering a yacht is being able to explore new places and learn about foreign cultures. Especially if you’re a foodie at heart, the best way to truly experience the essence of a destination is…