Bareboat Yacht Charter & Sailing Holidays

Charter Generic Equipment

• Full cruising area and yacht briefings before departure
• Starter cleaning pack (washing up liquid, sponge/cloth, etc.)
• Initial ice and water (Caribbean, Tahiti, Seychelles, Australia, Thailand, Tonga)
• 4-hour service guarantee
• Dinghy (or Tender/ RIB) with outboard engine
• Battened mainsail with lazy lines and stack packs
• Transom barbecue (Caribbean)
• Dodger on most Premier yachts 36 foot and over
• Autopilots
• Wind instruments
• Furling genoa sail
• FM radio/CD player
• Cabin fans
• Bimini top and roll down sun screens
• Snorkelling fins
• GPS chart-plotter
• Cockpit cushions
• Fully equipped galley
• Bed linen and bath towels
• Pressurized hot water
• Yacht end of stay cleaning
• Bean Bags (x2 per yacht except in our Partner bases)

Galley and Cabins

• Set of linens (one per passenger/crew member)
• Coat hangers
• Tea towel
• Mugs/coffee cups
• Bowls
• Chopping/bread board
• Wooden spoon
• Large and small plates
• Containers
• Fryer pan
• Saucepans
• Kitchen knife
• Potato peeler
• Can opener
• Corkscrew/bottle opener
• Grill pan or oven tray
• Kettle
• Set of cutlery
• Tray
• *Coffee pot
• Coffee Onboard
• Nothing says “good morning” like a fresh cup of coffee at sea. At Sunsail, our yachts come equipped with a variety of coffee-making options so you can enjoy your favourite brew while anchored in paradise. The type of coffee maker onboard can vary depending on your yacht model and destination, but here’s what you might find:
• Electric Drip Coffee Machines: commonly found on catamarans with generators.
• Stovetop Percolators: a traditional-style percolator perfect for use on the stove, commonly found on select monohulls in destinations like the BVI (not typically found in Mediterranean fleets).
• French Presses (also known as coffee plungers): available on select boats, typically in Mediterranean bases (Croatia, Greece).
• Moka Pots: a classic Italian stovetop espresso-style brewer, typically provided on yachts chartered from our Italian bases.
• Please note: while coffee-making equipment is included, we can’t guarantee a specific type on a specific yacht. However, many of our bases offer essential extras, like filters or ground coffee (for purchase), so you can always come prepared or pick up what you need when you arrive.

Cockpit and Deck

• Bow anchor with chain and warp
  Kedge anchor with chain and warp
  Mooring lines (both short and long)
  Emergency tiller (wheel steering only)
  Set of cockpit cushions or teak seats
  Snorkelling fins
  Bucket with rope
  Boat hook
  Water container
  Deck scrubber
  Horseshoe lifebuoy
  Windlass handle (if fitted)
  Fenders
  Gas bottles
  Fuel container
  Fuel funnel
  Winch handle
  Bimini

Sails

• Mainsail cover (not for in-mast furling)
• Sail ties
• Mainsail
• Furling genoa

Security

• Life jackets (adult sizes only)
• Fog horn
• Flashlight
• Flare pack
• First aid kit
• Life raft
• Fire extinguishers
• Tool box with spares

Navigation

• Pencil, sharpener, eraser
• Log/depth sounder
• Binoculars
• Divider
• Navigation ruler
• Chart
• Pilot book/cruise notes
• Compass
• Handbearing compass
• VHF radio

• Food and drink (find out more about our provisioning options)
• Mooring and marina fees
• Children’s life jackets (we recommend bringing your own) 
• Beach towels
• Flights, transfers and related taxes
• Wireless Internet connection (find out more about our Wi-Fi Package)
• Masks and snorkels (we recommend you bring your own)
• Skipper & provisions (optional)​
• Garbage fees​
• Park Fees/Entry Fees/Customs Fees (unless specified)
• Water toys (optional) ​
• Mid Charter Cleaning​
• Fuel
  

SEE CHARTER EXTRAS

When you arrive at our base for your bareboat sailing charter, you’ll receive a thorough chart briefing – this will involve familiarising you with your yacht, a talk through safe boating guidelines, and an introduction to the local cruising grounds to enrich your experience. Then the rest is up to you!

The qualifications you need to set sail with Sunsail all depend on your dream destination – some places, like Greece and Croatia for instance, are easier to sail in than others.

Complete our Sailing CV to find out what sailing holiday you can do with your existing experience.

Lacking any official qualification, or looking to brush up on your skills before setting sail? Our guide on Qualifications for Sailing Charters outlines the official requirements you need to sail a bareboat charter from each of our destinations.

We have Sailing Schools in Portsmouth, Lefkas and Agana where you can learn everything you need to get the most out of your bareboat charter. There are courses for beginners and advanced sailors alike, so you can start your bareboat charter with complete confidence.

Want more leisure time? There’s nothing like the feeling of power when you’ve mastered the yacht and your journey is in your hands. 

That said, if you’re travelling with a partner, friends or family, or simply want more time to sit on deck and take in the sights, you might wish to consider adding a skipper to your bareboat charter. They take some of the responsibility of sailing the yacht, so you can relax with your party and know the yacht is in safe hands.