Can I book a 2021 sailing holiday yet?

Last updated: 22nd September 2021

 What's the latest? 

International travel is now being relaxed, and people within and outside the EU can travel to go sailing :) 

• The UK Government will scrap their traffic light system on 4th October, which means double-vaccinated UK citizens can return from any country which is not on the UK 'Red List' without needing to be tested to fly. At the moment, UK citizens will still need a PCR test on Day 2 after they return to the UK, but recent announcements suggest this will be reduced to an Antigen test from late October.
• The EU Green-pass allows people who have been vaccinated or tested to travel across Europe - but the situation varies by country, so be sure to check your country's latest travel guidance.
• Many marinas and all international airports will offer Covid testing to facilitate holidaymakers entering or leaving their country - ask your personal sailing expert for details of your nearest testing centre.   

In short - this great news for the sailing season: we can all go sailing in Croatia, Greece, Italy and the rest of the Med this summer!

 I want to go sailing! Do I need to book something now? 

YES! If you haven't booked anything yet, then there is still time and there is good availability for October sailing. You can book a yacht or catamaran charter with just 25% deposit - and the rest is only due in the last few weeks leading up to your charter. We'd recommend booking something as soon as you can muster a crew together.

 What size deposit do I need to make? 

Just 25% deposit now is enough to book your private yacht or catamaran.

We know that people are unsure about booking now, so we’re offering bookings with a super-low 25% deposit – it is normally 50%. And the remainder is only due two weeks before the charter start date (normally six weeks before the charter start date), so you can see how the land lies before paying the balance.

 What happens if Coronavirus gets in the way of my 2021 sailing holiday? 

We’re not expecting any new issues, but if Coronavirus restrictions (like travel bans at your home or destination country) stop you getting to your charter, then we can either move your charter to later in the season (or to 2022) OR we can give you a credit note for the 25% deposit you have paid (to give you time to choose new dates or a new boat). Easy :)

 Can I a full cash refund if coronavirus stops my sailing trip? 

Sometimes - there are small number of boats and yacht charter operators who will allow you to cover your charter, so that if you have to cancel your holiday (for coronavirus reasons) then they will give you a full cash refund.

But be aware that this isn't as standard - there is usually a surcharge for this additional insurance cover, so do ask us via email, LiveChat or on our hotline and we can find the right boat for you, with the right cover for you. To be honest, given all of the above, and depending upon when you are looking for a charter, we wouldn't recommend paying extra for insurance that you probably won't need.