How much does sailing cost
How much does sailing cost? Truth that will pleasantly surprise you
Imagine someone tells you: “Do you know you can charter boat with captain, sleep at sea, eat during sunset and sail where you wish, and it costs nothing more than standard hotel vacation?” Sounds like impossible mission, right? Yet, exactly like that.
Today sailing is no longer exclusive hobby of rich. Sailing is now more accessible than ever and equalized with hotel prices. Difference is only in nature of costs.
Where your money disappears? Costs that DON’T exist
Key difference is that on commercial vacation you spend on things sailing doesn’t have trace of:
Price of your sailing vacation depends on four factors:
- Size and year of boat: You can choose between classic sailboat or family catamaran for six. Newer boats are more expensive, but offer more comfort. Good thing is cost is divided among all participants, so price per person is often surprisingly low.
- Season: Like airlines, there is high season (July, August, holidays) and low season (May, June, September, October…). Flexibility for off-season travel can halve total price.
- Locations: Greece, Croatia and Italy are often cheaper than exotic destinations like Seychelles or Caribbean, but offer equally spectacular experiences.
- Captain service: If you don’t know how to sail, hiring captain is mandatory cost more valuable than any guide. He is navigator and local guide and guarantor of your safety.
Exoticism you’d think costs double
And in the end, main argument: sights you’ll see have no price. Living truth! If you were in hotel, for morning swim in completely alone, crystal clear bay, for dinner under stars in complete silence, or for watching dolphins from your deck – for such experiences you’d pay at least double as organized “experiences”.
So, how much does it cost? When you sum everything, price of one day per person on boat often is exactly same as day in hotel on coast, with all additional costs. Difference is only in immeasurably richer and more authentic experience you get. More for less!
Sailing is no longer luxury – it’s smart alternative to beach vacation. Remains only to choose who you’ll share sea with.
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