Latesail Blog

The British Virgin Islands are still working hard to overcome the damage caused by hurricane Irma last year and their efforts are paying off. Sailors who returned this season have told us what wonderful charters they’ve experienced and are recommending that it is the perfect time to re-discover the islands. One said: “It is like going back 30 years, to when the BVIs were a sailor’s secret.”     LateSail sailor, Richard from the US, visited the BVIs in late December/early January and s

With Valentine’s Day just a week away, surprise the loved ones in your life with a sailing adventure in the French Polynesia. For the ultimate treat, go all-inclusive with a cabin charter or hire the whole yacht and crew for glorious indulgence.     Don’t rush this trip and allow yourself two weeks to explore the Society Island of Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Maupiti. The islands are volcanic with high peaks surrounded by dense rainforest and coral barrier reefs. The marine life

We’re here with insider tips on planning the perfect bareboat charter in the Seychelles. Our LateSail Lowdown this week comes from our customer Malcolm Collins, who has 15 years’ sailing experience.     The Seychelles has retained its special paradise We first visited the Seychelles in 2009 and returned this year as a group of five adults.  We revisited the key islands that we had sailed before and it was great to see that in the intervening period very little had changed in terms of dev

Whisk yourself away to an exotic destination this winter to the lush archipelago of the Seychelles. With 115 beautiful islands and secluded coves fringed with palms and white sandy beaches, it’s perfect for a short leg island hopping bareboat charter. Read on to find out why the Seychelles offers a special paradise for sailors.     Colourful wildlife Whether you are on land, sea or in the air, the Seychelles is a world of vibrant color, famous for giant tortoises (found here and the Galapa

Enjoy the best of the Mediterranean weather with a bareboat yacht charter in Sardinia this year. Our general manager, Dave Watt, took a late season charter in the region’s cruising grounds, making the most of the last of the summer sun and has shared his 7-day itinerary.   Sardinia itinerary summary Head to Spargi to see the rock formations that look like a dog and a witch, enjoy Budelli’s pink sands, relax at the private Zeri Bay, explore Sardinia’s “Tahiti” at Cala Coticcio, Caprera

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 something to look forward to for the rest of the year, so why not plan your 2018 yacht charter? Booking early can pay off as much as booking late when you combine boat show, loyalty and early bird discounts. You’ll also have a wider choice of boats and cheaper flights, as well as a choice of frie

  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 beach at Brac, the stunning Blue Cave at Vis or the breathtaking waterfall at Krka. We also recommend you spend some time looking at Split itself, with its historical architecture and rich culture, including the UNESCO-listed Diocletian Palace built for a Roman emperor at t

Want new experiences for 2018? Get your new year off to an adventurous start by booking a charter on one of the world’s hottest new models around.   Is there anything better than getting aboard a new boat that no one else has chartered? It feels like you are the boat owner! If you want to be one of the first to try out a new yacht, whether for interest, intrigue or to make your Instagram the envy of all, then we’re here to help you find the newest yachts to charter for the best prices. In

   Searching for the perfect bareboat charter can mean trawling hundreds of yacht charters online, which is time-consuming, challenging and often frustrating. It’s even more annoying to find low priced deals without fixed destinations or dates.   Luckily for you, we’ve got the answer!   We’re super excited to have created and launched our new online Low Price Deal Finder. It will will help you: Find the lowest priced dates Find the cheapest destinations Search bareboat charters

Did you know that Antigua has so many sandy beaches that the locals say there are enough to visit a different one each day of the year? With so much choice, it’s hard to know how to plan a bareboat charter itinerary that takes in the very best of this special Caribbean destination. Read on to find out about some of our favorite places.     Antigua bareboat itinerary Day 1: Jolly Harbour to Deep Bay, Five Islands Harbour Day 2: Five Islands Harbour to North Sound Day 3: North Sound to Dicken