The company means it when it says that no sailing experience is required. DYW offers opportunities for all types of travelers to vacation at sea. Experienced sailors take advantage of Dream Yacht’s bareboat options while solo travelers and couples with no sailing experience can book a private cabin in one of the company’s planned charter itineraries and travel with likeminded individuals on spacious catamarans. DYW also offers the opportunity for groups or families to book a private boat for their charter vacation at sea with the option of a skipper to sail.
Below you will find an overview of DYW’s top sailing destinations for travelers to consider in 2025. The company’s CEO, Loïc Bonnet is happy to speak to any of the following destinations or about Dream Yacht Worldwide’s operations.
Instead of Galapagos Islands, consider Seychelles:
Offering one of the world’s finest sailing grounds, Seychelles always tops the list for Dream Yacht Worldwide as this is where the company began. Known for its picture-perfect tropical islands and sandy beaches, Seychelles is home to famous giant tortoises, granite rock formations, and spectacular pristine beaches. One-week Cabin Charter Sailings start at $1594 per person, all meals included. Bookings by US customers made in 2024 for 2025 departures have tripled compared to the previous year!
Instead of the U.S. Virgin Islands, consider the British Virgin Islands (BVI)
While Dream Yacht offers sailing experiences in both, The British Virgin Islands are a great option for U.S. travelers who want a new experience. With beautiful isles, a lively party atmosphere and genuine Caribbean welcome from the locals, The British Virgin Islands are the ideal location for a Caribbean yacht charter. In fact, with gentle trade winds, easy line-of-sight navigation and short leg island hopping voyages, it’s arguably one of the best sailing destinations in the world. One-week Cabin Charter Sailings start at $1178 per person, all meals included. The British Virgin Islands are consistently the best-selling travel destination for Dream Yacht Worldwide with U.S. clients.
New this year, DYW just added Beneteau’s Island Cruising concept boat to its fleet in the BVI. DYW is the only charter company to offer this new eco-friendlier boat in the BVI which features an innovative hull design and reduces fuel consumption by 50%. The boat features electric propulsion for a serene cruise with 50% of energy needs met with solar panels.
Instead of Greece, visit Croatia
Again, while DYW encourages guests to take advantage of its Greece sailing opportunities, Croatia is also having a big sailing and tourism moment and one of the best ways to enjoy the most of Croatia in one trip is by sailing. Croatia’s stunning historic coastlines offer guests an Adriatic sea experience like no other with the opportunity to explore more than 1,200 islands while enjoying the warm Mediterranean climate and spectacular views. The Adriatic is the perfect location for those who love island hopping, and sailing around Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience the country’s beauty from a unique perspective. One-week Cabin Charter Sailings start at $990 per person, all meals included. Croatia is the most booked Mediterranean destination in the US for 2025 so far!
Instead of the Bahamas, consider Martinique or Guadeloupe
While DYW’s Bahamas itineraries continue to be among the most popular, Martinique is a great choice for travelers to take advantage of a different kind of Caribbean vacation with even more scenic views. Part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, Martinique is one of the shining jewels of the French Caribbean, with flawless white sand beaches on the south coast and dramatic black volcanic sand on the north coast.
A Guadeloupe sailing charter is the ideal vacation for those looking to escape to the authentic, less-traveled Caribbean. And, as more than two-thirds of Guadeloupe is a nature reserve, it’s also a great location for lovers of wildlife.
One-week Cabin Charter Sailings in either Martinique or Guadeloupe start at $1094 per person, all meals included. The demand for Martinique for 2025 has increased by 21% vs the same time frame last year.
