Cabin Cruises Explained by a Tourism Professional

Marie, our cruise expert, will answer all your questions about cabin cruises! After graduating with a degree in tourism, Marie worked in London and Paris as a travel agent for 15 years. She joined GlobeSailor in 2021 to accompany our travelers and boaters in the booking and organisation of their cruise.

What is a "cabin cruise"?

The concept is simple: you share a boat and its crew with other guests. Ideal for couples, cabin cruises also suit friends travelling together and small families. No sailing experience is needed!

• Book a private cabin with a bathroom, just as you would on a cruise ship. Instead of sharing with hundreds or thousands of passengers, you enjoy a more intimate experience.
• Share the boat with a small group, typically 8 to 12 guests in total.
• Choose from cruises generally offered on a half-board or full-board basis.
• Your professional skipper handles navigation and manoeuvres, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your sailing holiday.
• A hostess and/or cook takes care of provisioning, preparing meals and your comfort on board.
• Boats are often well-equipped catamarans, such as the Lagoon 620 or Lagoon 52, with facilities including air conditioning, a generator and a watermaker. We also offer cruises aboard schooners and sailing yachts. A hostess is not always included on these boats; you will find full details in your offer and quotation.

Why choose GlobeSailor?

For over 15 years, our team has been working in the nautical industry and GlobeSailor is the leading agency in this sector. We are the only company to bring together nautical experts and tourism professionals. This ensures excellent customer service, whatever the customers' nautical experience, budget and desires.

Who will I share my boat with?

Some guests feel apprehensive about sharing a boat with people they have never met for a week. That is completely understandable!

Where this information is available, we can share details about fellow passengers, such as their nationality or age. Some cruises are adults-only, while others are more family-oriented or focused on active adventures.

In my experience, many guests who meet on a cabin cruise become friends and later decide to charter a whole boat together. It is rare for guests not to get along. Most arrive with an open mind and a relaxed attitude, creating a friendly atmosphere on board.

The boats are also spacious enough to enjoy some privacy. During stopovers, everyone is free to spend time with the group or explore independently.

Where can I travel to on a cabin cruise?

All around the world!

We work with more than 60 partners in over 30 destinations worldwide. Explore the Mediterranean between May and October, or head to the Caribbean in winter, with destinations including the Bahamas, Cuba, the British Virgin Islands and the Grenadines.

You can also discover the Indian Ocean, from the Maldives to the Seychelles, or venture further afield to Indonesia and the dream islands of Polynesia.

For something a little different, we also offer cruises to more unusual destinations, including South Africa, the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands, as well as expedition cruises in Spitsbergen and polar voyages in Antarctica.

How much does it cost?

There are options for a range of budgets! Prices depend on the destination, season, boat and level of comfort you are looking for. As a guide, expect to pay between €900 and €2,500 per person.

Marie’s Favourites: Her 6 Favourite Cruises

Her Top 3 Destinations

1. The Grenadines
   ⛵️ Ipanema 58 catamaran
   🍴 Full board
   📍 Departing from Le Marin
2. Southern Thailand
   ⛵️ Lagoon 620 catamaran
   🍴 Full board
   📍 Departing from Phuket
3. The Seychelles
   ⛵️ Lagoon 620 catamaran
   🍴 Full board
   📍 Departing from Mahé

Her Top 3 Unusual Cruises

1. Montenegro by Gulet
   ⛵️ Hande gulet
   🍴 Half board
   📍 Departing from Porto Montenegro
2. Discover Tanzania Under Sail
   ⛵️ Leopard 48 catamaran
   🍴 Full board
   📍 Departing from Zanzibar
3. A Polar Expedition in Alaska
   ⛵️ Qilak schooner
   🍴 Full board
   📍 Departing from Alaska