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Boating licences: what are the rules for sailing abroad?

GlobeSailor Crew

With your newly acquired boating licence in hand, you may already be dreaming of exploring the Greek, Spanish or Croatian coastline by boat. But is your boating licence valid everywhere?

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Welcome to the GlobeSailor blog! If you are passionate about the sea and boats, you are in the right place. Tips, insider advice, destinations, and dream boats: our communications team finds the topics that matter to you. Fair winds to all!

  • Boat rental Guide
    GlobeSailor Crew

    Yacht charter vs All Inclusive Vacation

    When planning a vacation, many travelers automatically consider all-inclusive hotels. They promise comfort, convenience, and “everything included” — but is that always the best value? For first-time sailors, a skippered yacht charter offers a unique alternative: adventure, privacy, and flexibility. Surprisingly, with the right planning, it can even cost about the same as a higher-end all-inclusive hotel. Let’s break it down.

  • Life Aboard
    GlobeSailor Crew

    What it really costs to charter a Yacht

    Whether you dream of sailing the Mediterranean, exploring the coves of Corsica or island-hopping in the Caribbean, boat rental is a great way to discover the sea from a different angle. But how much does it cost to rent a boat? What should you expect depending on the type of boat, the rental duration, the season or the additional fees? GlobeSailor, the boat rental expert worldwide, explains everything.

  • Life Aboard
    GlobeSailor Crew

    A Sailing holiday with children in Greece

    What is it really like to go on a first sailing holiday with young children? Follow one family’s journey through the Saronic Gulf, where calm seas, hidden anchorages and charming Greek islands turned their trip into an unforgettable adventure.

  • News
    GlobeSailor Crew

    Our new charter partner More Sailing

    There's a moment on every sailing trip when it hits you. Maybe it's waking up anchored in a turquoise bay with nothing but birdsong and the smell of freshly brewed coffee. Or watching the sun dip below the horizon from the foredeck while your skipper points out a hidden restaurant on the shore. That feeling — of total freedom, zero stress, and a new adventure waiting every morning — is what we look for when adding a new charter partner. The history of More Sailing It all started in 2009, when tw

  • News
    GlobeSailor Crew

    2025 Yacht Charter Barometer: Insights and Trends from a Mixed Boating Season

    The winter boat shows have wrapped up, the skies are slowly brightening, and boaters are starting to dream about getting back on the water… With spring just around the corner, many are planning their upcoming season and thinking about prepping their yachts for 2026 adventures. In short, it’s the perfect moment to look back at the 2025 yacht charter season and start getting excited for what’s ahead. A Mixed 2025 Season: Caught Between Optimism and Caution While all shipyards, large and small, con

  • Life Aboard
    GlobeSailor Crew

    Chartering with a Skipper and Crew: Who is responsible on Board?

    More and more people are discovering holidays on the water. Interest in sailing trips has grown significantly, especially since the COVID period. Many travellers want to experience life at sea for the first time without having any nautical knowledge. In 2025, more than 40% of our clients already booked a professional skipper or even a full crew for their sailing trip.