Sail in Greece, Croatia, France & Italy

Sailing trips in Europe can feel a bit like you’ve stumbled into a Bridget Bardot movie: sleepy Italian hamlets perched on limestone cliffs, the sun-drenched glitz of the Cote d’Azur, lazing the day away on deck with a handful of Grecian olives. It’s one of the best ways to explore the continent, although you are faced with some tough decisions: spend the afternoon snorkelling that secluded cove, or sail Croatia’s favourite archipelago? Indulge in a family-run taverna banquet, or burn the calories on a bike ride through the hinterland? To take that evening cocktail before or after Santorini’s marmalade sunset? Ah, decisions, decisions…

New Riverboating adventures in Europe

Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R27,770

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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The Canal du Midi (Castelnaudary to Homps)

8 Days From R23,870

Experience life at a different pace on this peaceful and relaxing drift down the Canal...

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Waterways of Burgundy- Decize - Chatillion sur Loire

8 Days From R23,870

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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The Canal du Midi (Homps to Castelnaudary)

8 Days From R23,870

Experience life at a different pace on this peaceful and relaxing drift down the Canal...

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Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R27,770

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R23,870

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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Our European Sailing trips

Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R27,770

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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Croatia Sailing Adventure - Split to Dubrovnik

8 Days From R18,837

A lively restaurant scene, drop-dead gorgeous beaches, lush forests, intricate old...

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Croatia Sailing Adventure - Dubrovnik to Split

8 Days From R18,837

Explore Croatia's beautiful Adriatic coast on this aquatic adventure from Dubrovnik to...

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Greece Sailing Adventure - Cyclades Islands

10 Days From R21,022

See the best of the Cyclades Islands on this Greece sailing adventure. Take to the...

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Amalfi Coast Sailing Adventure

7 Days From R20,352

Sail Italy’s Amalfi Coast, exploring the Bay of Naples, Capri, Amalfi and Procida...

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Sail Greece - Mykonos to Santorini

8 Days From R17,292

Embark on a sailing holiday to Greece. Explore the waters, islands, history and cuisine...

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Sail Greece - Santorini to Mykonos

8 Days From R17,292

Set sail across the Mediterranean exploring Greece's heaven-sent islands. The spoils of...

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Croatia Coastal Cruising - Sibenik to Dubrovnik

8 Days From R34,260

All aboard for a small ship cruising adventure to Croatia. Join Intrepid on a voyage...

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Sail Italy - Procida to Amalfi

4 Days From R10,473

Sail Italy’s Amalfi Coast from the colourful village of Procida, through ancient worlds...

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Sail Italy - Amalfi to Procida

4 Days From R10,473

Sail Italy’s Amalfi Coast, stopping in at the ancient isle of Capri, exploring...

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Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure - Marseille to Nice

8 Days From R19,427

Sail from Marseille to Nice along France's gorgeous Cote d'Azur. Stop in at the...

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Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure - Nice to Marseille

8 Days From R19,427

Embrace Mediterranean life while sailing along the French Riviera, taking in the high...

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The Canal du Midi (Castelnaudary to Homps)

8 Days From R23,870

Experience life at a different pace on this peaceful and relaxing drift down the Canal...

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Waterways of Burgundy- Decize - Chatillion sur Loire

8 Days From R23,870

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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The Canal du Midi (Homps to Castelnaudary)

8 Days From R23,870

Experience life at a different pace on this peaceful and relaxing drift down the Canal...

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Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R27,770

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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Waterways of Burgundy - Chatillion sur Loire - Decize

8 Days From R23,870

Relax and sample some of the Burgoyne’s famous wine and cheese as you cruise down the...

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Croatia Coastal Cruising - Dubrovnik to Sibenik

8 Days From R34,260

All aboard for a small ship cruising adventure to Croatia. Join Intrepid on a voyage...

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Highlights of European sailing

Drop anchor at Capri

Ah, Capri. The Romans knew a good island when they found it. Hence the giant Roman palace built on Monte Tiberio. These days Capri is known for royalty of a different kind, with celebs dropping in to do some boutique shopping or chill out in the aquamarine grottos nearby. A day or two exploring here and it might be hard to get you back on the boat…

Explore on the Amalfi Coast Sailing Adventure

Wander the cobbled lanes of Amorgos

Amorgos is a mountainous little island in the south-eastern corner of the Cyclades. As far as Greek Islands go, this one is more concerned with activities and archaeology than perfecting your tan. White washed streets, a burgeoning rock climbing scene, ancient ruins and one of the most spectacular monasteries in the Med – it’s a real gem.

Explore on the Greece Sailing Adventure - Cyclade Islands

Kick back in the Îles d’Hyères Archipelago

France’s Cote d’Azur isn’t just good for celebrity spotting, shopping and mingling with the glitterati (although a little mingling couldn’t hurt) – it’s also the home of the Îles d’Hyères Archipelago. A little collection of shining, mica-rich islands with secluded coves around every headland. Finding an idyllic beach here isn’t hard. Picking your favourite could be.

Explore on Cote D'Azur Sailing Adventure

Life on the boat

We use classic monohull yachts for our European sailing adventures (it helps to get into that old-school Euro vibe). As a guide, a typical 50ft yacht for eight travellers is equipped with four twin/double cabins, two or three shared bathrooms and two showers. You’ll be lead by one of our experienced skippers who knows these waters like the back of their hand.

Life on the boat goes at your own pace: help out on deck as much as you wish, or just lie back and enjoy the ride. The choice is entirely up to you. Just keep in mind: cabin arrangements can be quite cosy so as to leave more room for onboard communal areas.

Meet your skipper

Kutte has been a sailing instructor since 1975.

'I love the freedom of sailing. I learned to sail in a rubber dinghy with a small sail, and from there I became a sailing instructor in Corsica in 1975. I’ve sailed the Caribbean, but now I mostly sail the Mediterranean Sea. I like island hopping and exploring islands with their unique harbour villages and beautiful bays. I believe to really get the most out of your sailing adventure you must be flexible, forgiving, helpful and authentic.' – Kutte, Cyclades Islands

Best time to travel

Peak season for sailing holidays in the Mediterranean is between June and August, when the sun is hottest and many Europeans have their summer holidays. But if you want to beat the crowds while still enjoying that trademark Med sun, try travelling in Spring (mid-April to May) or Autumn (September to mid-October): temperatures will be a little more bearable, the waters are still calm, and you won’t have to fight for that beachside sunbed.