Where to Sail? The Mediterranean
Overview
With a storied history and a rich culture, the “Med” is a dream destination for many sailors. The ports are endless from Greece to Turkey to Mallorca to…well you get it. ASA has sailing schools in Greece and in the Adriatic as well as schools that sponsor flotillas in the region. Depending on your personal tastes you can bareboat or you can meet new friends in a group of boats.
How To Get There:
(Some COVID-related restrictions are still in place so it is best to reach out directly to the destination you intend on visiting. While restrictions are lifting in the US, Europe has and will continue to have different COVID-19 regulations.)
Flights to Greece and Croatia have resumed with restrictions from major US destinations. Proof of a Covid-19 vaccination may be required.
You will need an IPC if you decide to bareboat charter. IPC FAQ
Luxury Charter
Sail with American Sailing in Croatia. In 2022, American Sailing has added member events in Croatia to explore a bucket list destination.
American Sailing has scheduled two luxury charters in Croatia aboard Cataleya. At 30 meters, this luxury sailing yacht will be home to 18 total members for a week-long cruise of Croatia. This sailing adventure is an opportunity for ASA Members to sail a bucket list destination with other like-minded travelers.
Flotillas
Take a look at flotilla options from Sea Safaris Sailing School in the Mediterranean.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Turkey
The southwestern coast of Turkey is not only absolutely safe but is a sailor’s paradise with great sailing, friendly locals who will give you a warm welcome, stunning scenery, mind-blowing history and, like anywhere else in the Med, great food, and delicious local wines.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Mallorca
This trip will be a combination of fun sailing fellowship with some entertaining land tours during which you will discover majestic caves, vistas from a monastery, high up a mountain peak, and a stunningly beautiful national park island with an intriguing history.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Sardinia
Sardinia is the largest island in the Mediterranean, located just south of French Corsica and, until the mid-1900’s, it was for the most part unknown, until the Agha Khan started developing what is now the Costa Smeralda or Emerald Coast, a playground for the super-rich but, still it remains to this day to be discovered by American tourists and sailors.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Greece
If you ever wanted to sail the Ionian Sea and the waters where Homer’s heroes sailed in ancient times, then this flotilla is for you. The Ionian Sea is located on the west side of Greece and south of the Adriatic Sea. We offer you a flotilla with a wonderful combination of sailing fun and fellowship, mythical legends and ancient history, legendary Greek hospitality, and gastronomy.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Montenegro
The southwestern coast of Turkey is not only absolutely safe but is a sailor’s paradise with great sailing, friendly locals who will give you a warm welcome, stunning scenery, mind-blowing history and, like anywhere else in the Med, great food, and delicious local wines.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Croatia
Although we change the routes a bit every year with new anchorages or different small ports, it still is an ideal flotilla to discover the islands of Dalmatia. It is a great way to enjoy fun sailing fellowship and experience different cultures and ancient history. Like with all of our other flotillas, this one is a foodie’s and wine lover’s dream as well.
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Tuscany
We have exciting experiences in store for you in Tuscany. Sail its azure waters with us to the islands of Elba and Capraia and discover the typical ports of Porto Azzurro, Portoferraio, Marciana Marina and Capraia. Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte who was banished here for a short time before finally being defeated in Waterloo. Discover the rich Tuscan gastronomy and take this opportunity to spend some time, before or after the cruise, to explore more of this unique region. Book early as this will fill up fast!
Join American Sailing on a Flotilla in Seychelles
The Seychelles, the Garden of Eden in the middle of the Indian Ocean. These islands are about 1,000 NM off the African coast and NE of Madagascar, but this trip of a lifetime will reward you with unforgettable memories. Sailors are starting to discover these wonderful islands with their unique fauna and flora, translucent blue waters, and friendly, hospitable people. It literally is a melting pot of Africans, Europeans, and Indians. English, French and Creole are the official languages.
Take a look at all scheduled flotillas on the ASA Flotillas page
ASA Sailing Schools in the Region
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