heyboat Sailing Guides
Expert advice from sailors who've been there.
Gulet Charter: The Complete Guide
A gulet is a crewed wooden cruiser built for slow, sociable days between quiet bays. Here is how a gulet charter works, what is included, and who it suits.
24 Apr 2026
Catamaran Charter: The Complete Guide
Two hulls mean more space, a level deck, and shallow anchorages other boats cannot reach. Here is why catamarans have taken over the charter fleet, and what you pay for it.
17 Apr 2026
Sailboat Charter: Everything You Need to Know
A sailboat is still the most affordable way onto the water for a week, and the most rewarding. Here is what to know before you book your first sailing charter.
10 Apr 2026
Motorboat Charter: The Complete Guide
A motorboat gets you further, faster, and without the learning curve of sail. Here is how motorboat charter works, what it costs, and where it makes the most sense.
3 Apr 2026
Sailing in Greece: Ionian vs Aegean — Which Route Should You Choose?
Greece has two distinct sailing worlds. The Ionian is forgiving and lush; the Aegean is dramatic and demanding. Choosing between them is the first question every Greek charter begins with.
20 Mar 2026
Luxury Yacht Charter: What to Expect and What It Costs
A luxury yacht charter is one of the world's most exclusive holidays — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what to expect, what it actually costs and how to book.
13 Mar 2026
Family Sailing Holidays: Tips, Routes and Boat Types
A family sailing holiday is more accessible than most parents think. With the right boat and destination, it delivers memories that last a lifetime. Here's everything you need to know.
6 Mar 2026
Sailing in the Seychelles: Indian Ocean Paradise Guide
The Seychelles offers sailing unlike any other destination — 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, granite peaks, coral atolls and wildlife of extraordinary diversity.
27 Feb 2026
Gulet Holidays in Turkey: Everything You Need to Know
The gulet is one of the most distinctive charter experiences in the world — a traditional Turkish wooden vessel drifting between ancient ruins and turquoise bays. Here is everything you need to know.
20 Feb 2026
Top 10 Anchorages in Croatia You Need to Visit
Croatia has 1,200 islands and several hundred genuinely spectacular anchorages. These are the ten that every Croatian sailing itinerary should include.
13 Feb 2026
What is a Bareboat Charter and Do You Need a Licence?
A bareboat charter means you hire the boat without crew — you are the skipper. Here's what qualifications you need, what the charter company checks, and how to get started.
27 Jan 2026
The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit by Boat
The Caribbean trade winds create the most reliable sailing conditions on earth. But each island group has its own character, challenges and culture. Here's the honest breakdown.
15 Jan 2026