Cultural sailing holidays

Cultural Yacht Charters

Sailing vacations

Noble coastal cities and island empires

Plot a course for the historical Mediterranean and delve in to thousands of years of human development in the 'cradle of civilisation'. Follow in the wake of ancient Greek and Roman mariners on a sailing vacation to the Europe's cultural hotspots. Spend warm afternoons cruising the mild Ionian, charming Adriatic, and challenging Aegean, under the watchful gaze of ancient ruins and rich heritage. A cultural sailing vacation lets you step back in time and immerse yourself in the history, myth and folklore of your chosen sailing destination.

Explore the ancient citadels and spectacular Renaissance palaces of the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik; discover temples, tombs, ruins and historic sites along Greece's Saronic Coast; or see an intoxicating fusion of Roman, Greek, Arab and Norman civilisations of Italy. With so many sites to choose from and destinations to visit, your perfect cultural sailing vacation is right at your fingertips. Seek adventure and discovery on your own on a bareboat charter, or enjoy the sights with others in a flotilla.

Our culture-rich sailing destinations

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

  • Gentle winds and occasional Mistrals
  • Rich history and spectacular scenery
  • Line-of-sight navigation and island hops
Flotillas Experience level 1 Permis plaisance
Explore Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hvar Town, Hvar Island

Marina Agana

  • Easy line-of-sight sailing
  • Short island hops and longer trips
  • Explore quiet islands and national parks
  • Discover Croatia's rich and two-millennia old history
Flotillas Experience level 1 Permis plaisance Sailing school
Explore Marina Agana

Sardinia, Italy

  • Excellent food and wine
  • Glamorous resorts and quiet anchorages
  • Dynamic sailing off famous Costa Smerelda
Flotillas Experience level 2 Permis plaisance
Explore Sardinia, Italy

Bareboat charter vacations

Immerse yourself in local traditions, enjoy unique cuisine and explore cultural heritage sites on a bareboat charter vacation. Chartering a yacht in one of our European destinations introduces you to the history of this great region. Go where you want and stay as long as you like—a bareboat charter puts you in control of your schedule.

Flotilla sailing vacations

If you want to enjoy the social side of sailing along with the culture and sights along the way, opt for a flotilla vacation. You’ll appreciate line-of-sight sailing by day, seeking out medieval walled towns and ancient tombs interspersed along Croatian and Italian islands. By night dine on traditional food and wine in local restaurants with your new friends.

Skippered sailing vacations

Your skippered sailing vacation lets you sit back and enjoy the culture of Europe with an experienced guide. Our expert skippers have unique local knowledge and recommendations to ensure your sailing vacation is one you won’t soon forget.

Choose Sunsail

20+
Stunning Sailing Destinations 
14
Flotilla routes
48
Types of yachts
44 yrs
Creating holidays
4 hr
Service commitment
Consumer protection