Adriavela Journal

October 4, 2026 What Is a Gulet Charter? Turkey’s Blue Cruise Boats Explained A gulet is a wooden motor-sailer built for lounging, not racing. Here is what chartering one involves, how it differs from a yacht and why it is the natural boat for the Turkish coast. October 3, 2026 Sailing from Athens: The Saronic Gulf in a Day, a Weekend or a Week Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses are all within a day of the Athens marinas. Here is how to use the Saronic Gulf for a day sail, a long weekend or a full week without the meltemi. October 2, 2026 Ibiza to Formentera by Boat: Day Trip or Overnight Charter Formentera is the reason most people charter a boat in Ibiza. Here is how the crossing works, where to anchor, what a day costs relative to the ferry and when an overnight is worth it. October 1, 2026 A 7-Day Sailing Route Around Mallorca from Palma Mallorca is big enough to sail for a week without repeating an anchorage. Here is a circuit from Palma that takes in the cliffs of the north-west, the calas of the east and Cabrera. September 30, 2026 Yacht Charter on the French Riviera: Costs, Ports and When to Go Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Tropez and Monaco: the Riviera is the most expensive coast in the Mediterranean and, in the right month, worth it. Here is what drives the price and how to plan a week. September 29, 2026 Yacht Charter in Sicily: Sailing the Aeolian Islands Seven volcanic islands, one of them still erupting, a few hours north of Sicily. Here is how a week in the Aeolians works, where to start and what it costs compared with the rest of Italy. September 28, 2026 Amalfi Coast by Boat: Capri, Positano and the Bay of Naples The Amalfi coast was built to be seen from the water. Here is how a private boat day or a short charter works, where the boats leave from and what to expect in August. September 27, 2026 Yacht Charter in Sardinia: La Maddalena, the Costa Smeralda and Beyond Sardinia has the clearest water in Italy and one of its most expensive coasts. Here is how to sail the north-east, what it costs and where the quieter alternatives are. September 26, 2026 Sailing the Kornati Islands: A Guide to Croatia’s Stone Archipelago The Kornati are the emptiest islands in Croatia: no towns, no roads, over a hundred bare islets. Here is how to sail them from Zadar or Šibenik. September 25, 2026 Yacht Charter from Dubrovnik: The Elaphiti Islands, Mljet and Korčula Dubrovnik is the southern gateway to the Croatian islands. Here is what a week from the city looks like, which islands to include and how it compares with Split. September 24, 2026 Sailing the Ionian Islands: Corfu, Lefkada and Kefalonia by Yacht The Ionian is the gentlest sailing area in Greece: short hops, light afternoon winds and green islands. Here is how a week there works and where to start. September 23, 2026 Yacht Charter in Montenegro: Kotor Bay and the Coast Below It Montenegro offers dramatic scenery, short distances and a quieter Adriatic. Here is what a charter there involves and how it compares with Croatia. September 22, 2026 Yacht Charter in the Balearics: Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera Four islands, four very different weeks. Here is how to choose a base in the Balearics and what a charter there costs. September 21, 2026 Chartering a Yacht With Children: What Actually Works A yacht can be an excellent family holiday or a long week, and the difference is planning. Here is what matters with children aboard. September 20, 2026 What to Pack for a Yacht Charter: A Practical List Space aboard is limited and hard luggage is a problem. Here is what to bring, what to leave and what people always forget. September 19, 2026 Best Time to Sail Croatia: A Month-by-Month Guide Croatia's sailing season runs from April to October, and each month is a different trip. Here is what to expect from weather, crowds and price. September 18, 2026 Yacht Charter in Turkey: The Blue Cruise, Costs and Best Timing Turkey offers some of the best value in the Mediterranean, plus a charter tradition of its own. Here is how the blue cruise works and what it costs. September 17, 2026 Yacht Charter in Italy: Costs, Bases and the Routes Worth Sailing Italy has several distinct charter regions with very different prices and pace. Here is how to choose a base and what a week actually costs. September 16, 2026 How Much Does a Catamaran Charter Cost, and Is It Worth It? Catamarans cost noticeably more than monohulls of the same length. Here is what drives the price and when the extra money is justified. September 15, 2026 Bareboat vs Skippered vs Crewed: Which Charter Format Fits Your Trip? The format you choose changes the price, the pace and the amount of work you do. Here is how to pick between bareboat, skippered and crewed. September 14, 2026 Do You Need a Licence to Charter a Yacht? Whether you need a sailing licence depends on how you charter. Here is what bareboat, skippered and crewed bookings actually require. September 13, 2026 How to Plan a Birthday Yacht Charter in Dubai Plan a birthday yacht charter in Dubai with the right guest count, duration, yacht layout, timing, food, decorations and event permissions. September 12, 2026 Mykonos vs Paros vs Santorini: Which Is Best for a Yacht Trip? Compare Mykonos, Paros and Santorini for a Greek yacht trip by atmosphere, beaches, route planning, nightlife and charter practicality. September 11, 2026 Split to Hvar by Boat: Ferry or Private Charter? Compare travelling from Split to Hvar by scheduled ferry and private boat charter, including flexibility, stops, group size and trip style.