BND-007Worth a trip

Is A week’s yacht charter, Sardinia or the Amalfi Coast worth it?

For most people, yes — it is the easiest way onto the water. A skippered week off Sardinia or the Amalfi Coast rearranges a family's whole sense of time: swimming from the transom, a different cove each night. It is comfortable rather than adventurous, so anyone wanting real seamanship will find it too soft.

€€€ · May–September · 7 days

Worth it if

  • You want an effortless, swim-from-the-boat family week
  • A different anchorage each night appeals
  • You'd rather be sailed than sail

Skip it if

  • You want to actually work the boat
  • The Mediterranean high-season price feels steep
  • You prefer wild coast to glamorous coves

The catch

The headline price rarely includes the skipper, fuel, food and the marina fees, which stack up fast in August. Book the same coast in June and you'll pay less and share it with fewer boats.

If it’s not for you, consider

BND-009 · Flotilla sailing in Greece with the family

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