Mediterranean, Caribbean or beyond: where should a first-timer go?

Daniel Asmus
Co-founder, DMA Yachting

Greece or Croatia in summer, the British Virgin Islands in winter. Both give you sheltered water, short hops and the widest choice of crewed catamarans at sensible prices.

Italy and the French Riviera are the glamour end, with prices to match. Mallorca, Turkey and Corsica are the quieter Mediterranean picks.

Exotic and polar charters are for the second or third trip, once you know you love the life aboard.

Each of our destination sites answers these same questions for its own waters, with local prices and rules.

Full guide: Caribbean vs Mediterranean.

By destination: Greece · Croatia · Italy · French Riviera · Mallorca · Corsica · Turkey · BVI · Bahamas · Exotica · Antarctica