Waterfront dining takes on a whole new meaning for those arriving at restaurants often accessible only by boat. And what’s even better, you don’t even have to own a yacht or know how to captain one.
Seychelles. Photo courtesy of Dream Yacht Worldwide.
Dream Yacht Worldwide, a global leader in sailing vacations, is sharing some of its favorite boat-access-only dining spots—each offering a unique taste of local culture and cuisine. And with skippers doing the work, food lovers can skip the crowded roads and enjoy unforgettable meals in places most of us never find.
Here’s a taste – all of which are available on various DYW itineraries:
Konoba Tratinska (From Šibenik, Croatia) Nestled in a secluded bay, this dining spot offers authentic Dalmatian dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Accessible primarily by boat, diners can enjoy fresh seafood and traditional recipes while taking in stunning views of the coastline.
La Lampara (From Naples, Italy) Known for its fresh pasta and seafood, La Lampara’s waterfront location means that arriving by boat allows guests to avoid crowded roads.
Erimitis Bar and Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Erimitis Bar and Restaurant (From Corfu, Greece) Located on a cliff with stunning views, Erimitis offers an authentic taste of Corfu while providing diners with a peaceful waterfront setting away from the hustle and bustle.
Tholos Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Tholos Restaurant (From Kos, Greece) Famous for its Symi shrimp and accessible mainy by sea, this picturesque restaurant offers diners fresh seafood with stunning harbor views.
Home-style Polynesian cooking with a front-row view of turquoise waters.
The Big Beach BBQ. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
The Big Beach BBQ at Foxy’s Tamarind (From Jost Van Dyke, BVI) This lively spot offers a vibrant atmosphere with a delicious BBQ feast on Fridays and Saturdays. Accessible by boat, it’s the perfect place for sailors to enjoy great food and live music on the beach.
Saba Rock Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Saba Rock Restaurant (From BVI) A culinary oasis in the Caribbean, Saba Rock features fresh seafood and local dishes. Its boat-accessible location makes it a favorite stop for sailors and travelers looking for a laid-back dining experience surrounded by breathtaking views.
Lime Out VI Floating Taco Bar. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Lime Out VI Floating Taco Bar (From USVI) The ultimate dining experience on the water, Lime Out VI serves delicious tacos and refreshing drinks right from the water. Accessible only by boat, it’s a fun and unique way for travelers to enjoy a meal.
Tholos Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
About Dream Yacht Worldwide
Dream Yacht Worldwide has more ways to sail than anyone else from bareboat charters for avid sailors to skippered, fully crewed and cabin charters – with no sailing experience required. The company offers the most diverse yacht fleet in terms of models and manufacturers in the world, making experiences at sea accessible to all.
Seychelles. Photo courtesy of Dream Yacht Worldwide.
Founded by Loïc Bonnet in 2000 as a six-yacht company based in the Seychelles, Dream Yacht Worldwide is now one of the world’s leading sea vacation companies, offering 30+ stunning sailing grounds. The group employs team members in more than 30 countries around the globe. www.dreamyachtcharter.com.
Dream Yacht Worldwide is expanding its cabin charters and offering new itineraries, more departures and new fleet additions lined up for 2025! There are more opportunities for non-sailors to travel by sea as well! Thought you might be interested in what’s new with Dream Yacht Worldwide. Let me know if you have questions!
Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW), a leading global sea-based vacation company, has announced a renewed focus on its tourism products geared toward customers with no sailing experience. Making vacations at sea more accessible has long been a Dream Yacht motto and the expansion of its cabin charter program is an important step in opening new customer segments for Dream Yacht.
Great options for groups, solo travelers, and couples, cabin voyages are ideal for those with limited or no sailing skills and offer one of the most relaxing sailing opportunities. Cabin charters offer travelers a private ensuite stateroom on a spacious catamaran with meals, boating operations and activities included and overseen by Dream Yacht’s seasoned sailing staff.
“Cabin charters are a fantastic way to experience the joys of sailing! By booking an individual private stateroom on a large crewed catamaran, cabin charters offer one of the most affordable and hassle-free ways for singles, couples, or groups to comfortably explore the world by sea and meet other world travelers,” shared Loïc Bonnet, founder of Dream Yacht Worldwide.
The company has announced new global cabin charter sailing offerings with additions to its fleet and itineraries:
NEW CABIN CHARTER DESTINATIONS / ITINERARIES
Explore more of Thailand year-round: “Koh Samui Dream Premium” (offered May to Oct) – Travelers embarking on a trip to Thailand can now include Koh Samui on their travel bucket list. Offered from May to October, guests can sail Koh Samui during Phuket’s low-season since both areas have inverted monsoon climates, allowing travelers to enjoy Thailand any time of year. Highlights of the 8 days/7 nights “Koh Samui Dream Premium” itinerary include Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Starting from $1,989 per person.
Simpler Sailing in Greece: Travelers can enjoy “Athens Dream Premium” on a Bali 5.4 to cruise the Saronic Gulf going through Aegina, Hydra, Spetses, Epidavros, and more. Due to lighter winds than in the Cyclades, the Saronic Gulf is a suitable sailing vacation destination for non-sailors. Starting from $1,386 per person.
Explore French Polynesia: Guests can now benefit from a 4 nights/5 days one-way itinerary from Raiatea to Bora Bora called “Bora Bora Pearl Dream” – this itinerary is particularly well suited for guests combining resort stays on these beautiful islands with a sailing vacation to see even more of French Polynesia’s natural beauty. This new option compliments other Dream Yacht cabin charter vacations in the region: “Rangiroa Dream Premium” (4 nights), “Bora Bora Dream Premium” (7 nights – now starting on Thursdays), and “Polynesia Dream Premium” (10 nights). Starting from $1,139 per person.
FLEET EXPANSION
Due to the high demand for “Dream Capri Premium” cabin cruises from Naples, Italy, Dream Yacht is expanding its fleet and is happy to offer twice the capacity for departures during the Mediterranean high season from mid-June to mid-September in 2025 compared to 2024. On this carefully curated cruise of the Amalfi coast and Phlegraean Islands, guests can see Procida’s colorful waterfront, Ischia’s Sant’Angelo bay, Capri village and the Li Galli islands. The impressive beauty of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello is jaw-dropping. Starting from $1,386 per person.
Dream Yacht is also increasing the number of available departures in French Polynesia on its “Bora Bora Dream Premium” itinerary through the addition of three new 54-ft-sailing catamarans to the fleet. The 8 days/7 nights cruise offers a hassle-free tour of the best of French Polynesia cruising including Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine and the crown jewel of French Polynesia, Bora Bora. Starting from $1,661 per person.
The fleet in Martinique will also receive three new six-cabin-catamarans. A significant investment into the Martinique fleet which translates into better availability for Dream Yacht’s “Dream Grenadines Premium” cabin charters. This itinerary sets sail in the calm anchorage at Le Marin on Martinique. The islands of Bequia, Mustique, and Mayreau are next. Afterwards the Tobago Cays will welcome guests with their beautiful reefs. Trips to Saint Lucia and Saint Anne round out this unforgettable 8-day-adventure. – Starting from $1,309 per person
The constant rejuvenation of its fleet allows Dream Yacht to consistently provide great comfort on board their catamarans. All cabins come with en-suite bathrooms. Spacious common areas are available inside and outside the yacht for guests to relax and enjoy the ever changing views while the crew takes them to the highlights of each chosen destination.
SPECIAL EDITION CRUISES
These special cabin charter itineraries are not part of Dream Yacht’s regular program and only available for a limited time on select dates. For 2025 the special edition destinations will be:
The Bahamas: “Abacos Dream Special Edition”, offered weekly for 4 consecutive weeks starting March 1, 2025. Highlights of the 8 days/7 nights itinerary include a visit to Nippers Bar on Great Guana Cay for their famous Sunday hog roast, snorkeling at Sandy Cay N.P., a visit to the well-photographed red and white striped lighthouse on Elbow Cay, and putting your toes in the soft white sand of Tahiti Beach. – Starting from $2,305 per person
Croatia: “Dubrovnik Dream Special Edition”, offered weekly for 4 consecutive weeks starting June 21, 2025. Highlights of the 8 days/7 nights itinerary include: Korcula with some of the best beaches in the area to explore by boat and small-town wineries for an authentic taste of Croatia, forest-shrouded Mljet national park and historic Dubrovnik with its thick city walls. Starting from $2,063 per person.
NEW SAIL SHARE ITINERARY
Sail Share charters are a special type of cabin charter package with set itineraries, half board meals and watersports included. Guests can now enjoy a week of social sailing on a spacious 47-ft-monohull with skipper and host(ess) through the Kornati islands on “Sail Share Kornati”, leaving from Zaton, Croatia. Natural sights like the Telascica Park with its towering cliffs, the turquoise, crystal-clear waters around Kaprije Island, and the beautiful waterfalls in the Krka national park await. Starting from $919 per person.
Other available Sail Share destinations are Dubrovnik, Croatia and Corfu, Greece.
For more information on Dream Yacht Worldwide and its global sailing experiences, visit www.dreamyachtcharter.com.
Vacationing in Italy is still as popular as ever. With peak season for Italy travel just around the corner, should you happen to be working on anything related to the best ways to enjoy one of 2024’s most popular destinations, please keep sailing in mind (how else can you catch a volcano eruption from the water or visit a car-free island?). Dream Yacht Worldwide, a leading sea-based vacation company with a global footprint of over 40+ bases offers one of the best ways to enjoy Italy – by sailing throughout it.
Here’s why:
It’s more affordable than you think.
Chartering a yacht is more affordable and accessible than most travelers think — no sailing experience required. Rates for an Italy charter for 8 people with a skipper in Naples begin at $443 per person in the shoulder season (spring/fall) and start at $756 per person during popular travel seasons between May and October.
Not a sailor? No problem.
Dream Yacht offers a variety of different sailing options in Italy – cabin cruises where travelers reserve their own private cabin on a yacht with up to 12 total passengers with crew service and all meals included; a bareboat option for experienced sailors to take the helm of their Italy sailing vacation; and the company also offers fully crewed charters or options to sail with a skipper so travelers can sit back and let someone else take care of navigating the sea.
Beat the crowds, even during a crowded season.
Traveling via a private yacht allows the opportunity to not only access smaller ports and off-the-beaten path destinations, but also the unique chance to come and go as you please. Too many tourists on land? Move on to the next vacation spot or escape the summer crowds and relax, dine, and enjoy the Italy coastline while watching the sunset on your own yacht
An intimate & unique personalized experience
Smaller yachts allow for more intimate, less crowded travel experiences. Yachts have access to amazing beaches and ports that other larger boats can’t visit, allowing travelers to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations and smaller cities. This access offers travelers the opportunity to explore and enjoy additional and authentic cultural experiences in less tourism-focused areas. DYW’s popular smaller ports in Italy include Cefalu, Sicily, and Corricella Bay, within reach from the base in Naples.
Offering dozens of unique itineraries and experiences, sailing in Italy allows once-in-a-lifetime opportunities only available by small boat sea vacations. Examples of these special experiences include the chance to possibly catch a volcano on Stromboli erupt at night. DYW travelers can explore Stromboli’s black lava beaches and watch for eruptions from the boat during an Aeolian islands boat charter. Another option is to explore the 7 islands in the Aeolian Islands chain where you can sail to from DYW’s base in Portorosa. One of the islands is Alicudi, one of the few car-free islands in the world.
Italy beaches that can only be reached by boat include:
Cala Granara, Sardinia; Golfo della Mezzaluna, island of San Pietro in Carloforte (Sardinia); Cala Luna, Gulf of Orosei (Sardinia); and La Tabaccara, Lampedusa (Sicily)
Several destinations in one trip
Whether it’s Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, or Sicily’s archipelagos, sailing Italy with Dream Yacht allows travelers to unpack their bags once and explore several sailing ground destinations in one trip.
Sailing is the perfect intro to sea travel.
A more intimate, personalized experience, private sailing is a great introduction to sea travel for those who have never done so before or anyone who might get overwhelmed with a large cruise ship or bigger boat. Want to hear the scoop? We are happy to connect you with one of DYW’s customers to hear about their first-time sailing experience first hand.
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a popular destination for spring break and summer travel — St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix are among the most popular destinations for travel and sailing in that region.
However, there is an increasingly popular, different option to set sail to, beat the crowds and explore some of earth’s most beautiful beaches: The Spanish Virgin Islands. Primarily consisting of the islands of Culebra and Vieques, part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Spanish Virgin Islands are located east of the main island of Puerto Rico and west of St. Thomas, making them accessible hidden gems.
Vieques. J.Kiva Matousek/Wikimedia
Among those hidden gems is a sailing itinerary with Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) that leaves from St. Thomas and explores The Spanish Virgin Islands.
This special itinerary offers travelers the opportunity to discover Culebra and Vieques and enjoy these tropical islands featuring long, less-crowded beaches, near-empty anchorages, rare flora and fauna, and world-class snorkeling.
Vieques at Night. Photo: JHill/Wikimedia Commons
An alternative to the traditional U.S. Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands sailing trip, the Spanish Virgin Islands itinerary also includes stops at must-see destinations including the award-winning Flamenco Beach and Punta Arenas aka “Green Beach” – park of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, offering scenic views of the main island of Puerto Rico and El Yunque, the only rain forest in the US Parks system.
You can view DYW’s Spanish Virgin Islands itinerary here. And with Dream Yacht, no sailing experience is necessary with the option to have a skipper for non-experienced sailors and bareboat for those who prefer to sail themselves. This special Spanish Virgin Island itinerary offers both options, as do most of DYW’s vacations.
Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) is a leading sea-vacation company, experts in sailing vacations and for good reason: DYW offers almost double the number of bases worldwide compared to its leading competitors in the space. More bases and more itineraries to explore the most popular sailing destinations as well as the less-traveled, hidden gems.
Windward, leeward, jib, and jibe. This may all sound like gibberish to non-sailors, but that doesn’t mean a sailing vacation is off the table. Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW), a leading sea-based vacation and global yacht charter company, is on a mission to make sailing trips accessible and as easy as possible for all. And what better way to jump right in to a sailing vacation than with a winter escape or sharing the gift of a sailing trip?
In addition to the opportunity of chartering a private boat with family and friends, sailing and yacht vacations allow travelers the opportunity to have several experiences in one trip, plus the ability to access smaller ports that larger cruise lines and planes cannot always enter.
Dream Yacht vacations also offer the opportunity for local, immersive experiences; off-shore excursions and new discoveries; watersports and group tours and activities; plus, plenty of days relaxing on the water.
Travelers have the freedom to plan itineraries based on personal preferences and interests. The best part? You only have to unpack your bags once.
For the person who has it all, consider giving the gift of a Dream Yacht Worldwide sailing experience this holiday season. Here are some of the many DYW global sailing options for the traveler who already has it all.
Enjoy the start of 2024 in the Caribbean: Always a popular choice for a winter escape, Dream Yacht is offering several options in the beautiful Caribbean for a truly magical experience. The island-planned celebrations often feature beach parties, lively music, and spectacular fireworks displays that illuminate the night sky over the crystal-clear waters.
With the backdrop of palm-fringed beaches and the soothing sound of the ocean, celebrating New Year’s in the Caribbean is a unique and unforgettable way to welcome the year ahead. While Dream Yacht offers several warm-weather vacation options in the Caribbean, here are 3 of the company’s recommended cruising experiences to ring in the new year: British Virgin Islands ; U.S. Virgin Islands; and St. Martin.
Take advantage of an “Easy Crewed” option: For travelers who have always wanted to try a sailing vacation but lack sailing experience, or even the time to plan, Dream Yacht Worldwide’s Easy Crewed Charter is the ideal option and a great way to celebrate holidays with family and friends. Step on board a private yacht with up to ten family members or friends and experience a fantastic week of sailing from DYW’s bases in Greece, Croatia, the British Virgin Islands, Martinique, Tahiti, or the Seychelles. On board, travelers find comfortable private cabins with ensuite baths, plus spacious areas for dining and lounging.
Travelers have everything they need for the ready-made escape, including an experienced skipper and an optional host/ess with full or half board meals. Skippers whisk guests away to the best hidden coves, islands and seaside villages, while on land travelers can to hire a car or scooter to explore even more.
