Our Favorite Winter Sailing Destinations

As the conclusion of the 2024 high season approaches, you can look forward to extending your vacation into the off-season. GlobeSailor offers a fantastic opportunity to continue enjoying beautiful locations across the globe as GlobeSailor covers over 180 destinations.

GlobeSailor’s favorite winter destinations are across the world from the Indian Ocean to the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. We can find you an amazing yacht charter holiday or a cabin charter in some of the world’s finest destinations. This winter, you can discover our favorite sailing destinations, from yachting in Thailand to a yacht charter Seychelles experience.

1. The Bahamas

Within the Lucayan Archipelago lies The Bahamas, a country comprised of over 700 beautiful islands surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. This winter, venture on a sailing holiday in the Bahamas to bask in the beauty of the Bahamas, which many people regard as the most beautiful location in the Caribbean.

On your Bahamas yacht charter, you will have the possibility of exploring some of the Bahamas’s 30 uninhabited islands. The crystal clear water means you will be able to see the colorful array of marine life in the waters. Also culturally Bahamas has a huge range of customs and traditions that you too can try out . Such as on the 26th of December Bahamians celebrate Junkanoo where people dress in brightly colored uniforms and parade through Nassau to the beat of percussion instruments.

2. Thailand

Thailand is an ideal location for a winter yacht charter vacation, with its tropical climate Thailand remains a warm destination year-round with plenty of stunning landscapes. An absolute must-do on your yacht charter Thailand holiday is a visit to Sirinat National Park on the northwest of Phuket Island. Although small in size, the nature reserve is one of the most beautiful in the whole of Thailand. If you are lucky you may see turtles returning to the ocean where they lay their eggs in winter.

If you want your winter sailing escapade to be as relaxing as possible you can cruise Thailand with GlobeSailor. Still enjoying the best beaches and cuisine Thailand has to offer. Thai food is renowned for being aromatic and having hints of spice. CNN Travel included Thailand more so than any other country in their ‘World’s 50 best foods’.

3. Seychelles

The Seychelles is an archipelago nation made up of 115 islands off the coast of East Africa and in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles offers a unique blend of natural beauty, colorful marine life, and unforgettable experiences. A Seychelles yacht charter, is perfect in winter as the temperature has a year-round average of 27 degrees and has calm, gentle breezes.

The geography of Seychelles is one of the factors that make it such a beautiful place for your sailing holiday. Seychelles hosts some of the world’s most marvelous beaches such as Anse Lazio or Anse Source d’Argent with powdery white sands and turquoise waters. There are undoubtedly some beautiful places to anchor in Seychelles. The islands have a wide range of terrain from rainforests to huge mountains to beautiful beaches making Seychelles a feast for the eyes.

4. Martinique

Martinique is a series of islands in the Caribbean Sea and an overseas territory of France. This winter you can cruise Martinique whichever way you prefer, as GlobeSailor has a range of different cruises available in the area, including a voyage between France and Martinique that takes roughly 20 days to complete. This is a great option for someone interested in learning to sail themselves as the sailor will teach you important aspects of sailing such as maneuvers, sail adjustments and watchkeeping.

While you’re on your Martinique yacht charter, there is so much to do on these magnificent islands including the Jardin de Balata which is a botanical garden on the island. Martinique has a rich culture and a unique cuisine. On your sailing holiday, you can try the infamous Kuzhambu which is a unique chicken curry dish.

5. Canary Islands

Another perfect location for your winter sailing getaway is the Canary Islands, these Spanish provinces are located off the West coast of Africa. Although these beautiful islands are mainly associated with summer travel, the weather is gorgeous year-round, averaging 22 degrees Celsius. On a yacht charter in Canary Islands, you can witness the different characters of the seven main islands.

The touristic hotspots of Tenerife and Lanzarote are obvious stopover points on your sailing vacation. These locations are infamous for being affordable and containing several delicious restaurants and beautiful beaches. However, you can also venture to less visited islands such as El Hierro. Here you can bathe in the natural pools all over the coastline and experience the vast different landscapes of the island such as the lava fields and volcanoes as well as forests and vineyards.

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