Long-term Yacht Rentals
Do you wish you could work differently or even take a complete break but are unsure how? We have the answers and offer the opportunity to explore further, sail for longer and find your dream isolation among our 50+ destinations.
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Redesign your life for adventure!
A long-term bareboat yacht charter means you can really experience a destination, local culture and cuisine and make new friends for life.
Get in touch for more information. Read our guide to long-term yacht charter destinations.
The world has changed and many businesses are offering remote working for their employees. Many are allowing flexibility with the words “work from home” and are happy for you to work anywhere there is internet access.
What’s to stop you leaving your home desk behind and relocating to work onboard our comfortable yachts instead?
You can enjoy the amenities of a marina during your working week and the best of the ocean during your free time. What more could you want?
Talk to us about our long-term yacht rentals, available during peak and even off-season, in many of our destinations.
Want a life-changing adventure?
Unleash your inner explorer and sail parts of the world you want to get to know in greater depth. We are here for those dreaming of sailing the world too!
We can help if you want to immerse yourself in a destination with a long-term charter or if you want to sail one-way. We can help take the hassle out of the experience. Read about one person’s story of sailing the Pacific Islands on a long-term yacht charter.
Make sure you are qualified to sail in your intended destination.
Working remotely onboard
The world of business is changing and becoming more flexible. If your company is relaxed about remote working, switch up your home for a boat with our long-term yacht rentals.
Discover the world of work and play while living onboard a yacht. Life can be tough and it’s time to prioritize your wellbeing. There are so many benefits to being around blue water for your creativity, productivity and health.
Why work from a boat?
Flexibility – you can sail whenever you are free
Internet access – most of our marinas offer Wi-Fi
Freedom – explore where and when you like
Seclusion – find the most remote anchorages
Amenities – use the marina’s facilities
Community – meet like-minded sailors
The benefits of being near water
Quietens busy minds
Resets tired bodies
Improves performance
Increases feelings of calm
Reduces anxiety
Things to consider
Destination – choose somewhere with a good local sailing ground so you do not have to rely on crossing borders to explore
Marina – choose according to your needs in terms of quite spots versus lively marina bars
Time of year – it can be cost-effective to take a long-term charter off-season
Weather – if your destination is cold off-season, keep in mind our yachts can be made nice and warm with heaters
Yacht – make sure it has enough room for you on board and also to accommodate friends and family who may visit at the weekends
Immersive travel experiences
Take a break from a busy career, enjoy family time, or embrace your empty nest with our long-term yacht rentals. Our sabbatical fleet has well-maintained yachts for long-term charters, whether you want to sail for a month or longer. We offer help and advice to make your adventure ideas a reality.
Sail the world for longer
It has never been easier for you to join the increasing number of sailors heading off on a longer sailing adventure. With our long-term yacht rentals, you can plan your adventure with confidence knowing you will never be far from one of our bases in our extensive network. Each of our bases has a professional, experienced team to help you with any technical questions or issues.
Why sail long-term?
Discover the authentic destination as a local rather than a tourist
Soak up the local culture at leisure
Visit coves and islands too remote for shorter vacations
Go at your own pace with the flexibility to linger when you’ve made a new discovery
FAQ
See all our FAQsWhat is the cancellation policy for Sail Share?
We highly recommend you arrange travel insurance in case you need to cancel for an unexpected reason to cover non-refundable deposits.
Our Sail Share cabin cancellation fees are:
- More than 90 days before original embarkation date: 25% of the charter fee
- 89 – 60 days before original embarkation date: 50% of the charter fee
- 59 – 30 days before original embarkation date: 75% of the charter fee
- Fewer than 29 days before original embarkation date: 100% of the charter fee
How flexible is the itinerary for a Sail Share charter?
Our yacht itineraries are designed by our destination experts and are set to showcase the best of the destination’s highlights. They are set and not flexible, even if you book all the cabins.
What happens if the weather changes while sailing on a Sail Share charter?
The skipper may decide to change the itinerary if there is bad weather.
Can I choose which cabin I want when I book a Sail Share?
Choose a double cabin with shared bath, or private bath for an additional fee.
Are there child or age restrictions for Sail Share?
Minimum Age: 16 years old
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Absolutely amazing! Fred + Isabelle were so accommodating and did so much for us. Isabelle’s food was incredible. Thanks so much!
Laura
Exumas CabinExcellent. Very professional and great service!
Thomas
Antigua BareboatJust what we needed coming out of a year of lockdown, to see new places and connect with nature. Highly recommended for your next sailing adventure!
Johan
St. Martin BareboatExcellent cruise and very good stay. Skipper attentive, very pleasant and very professional.
Maxime
Guadeloupe SkipperedJust returned from another fantastic sailing week at your base in Pula and I would like to thank everyone involved for making this possible on such short notice and without any problems.
Mathias
Croatia BareboatThe marina itself is a perfect starting point with great facilities! The Lagoon 42 was in good condition and the skipper was amazing and very knowledgeable of the area.”
Jonathan
Spain SkipperedWhat an AMAZING experience. We’ve just returned from a week long skippered charter from Corfu, sailing around the beautiful islands of the Ionian. Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu Old Town were beautiful and the secluded bays we had the pleasure of visiting thanks to our local skipper, Nicholas, were simply overwhelming. Fly and flops are no longer for us – we’ll be chartering with DYC for the foreseeable future.
David
Greece SkipperedOur group of 10 had an AMAZING time in French Polynesia from May 21-28, 2022! The food was amazing, our captain and chef, husband and wife: Henry and Mehee (sp), were incredible and the whole experience on board was a dream! We can’t wait to book another trip through DYC
Katie
Tahiti Crewed PremiumDYC provided a great sailing experience for my extended family on 2 monos out of Scrub Island. The boats were in great shape and preformed perfectly and the staff were friendly and helpful. Having worked for a number of charter companies over the years DYC is one of the best.
Charlie
British Virgin Islands BareboatBaja is my favorite place now. There was something for everyone: sailed under northerlies with mostly calm evenings, snorkeled, fished, bummed it on the sandy beaches, enchanted by pelicans feeding, greeted by the barking sea lions and explored the Ispiritu Santo island geology. DYC La Paz base provided competent professional support with a well provisioned and maintained boat. We were nourished well by an onboard cook arranged with DYC freeing us all for more play. A vacation and an adventure connected with nature.
Taiyoko
Mexico Crewed PremiumAll staff were fantastic and made our trip very memorable. Incredibly friendly and welcoming, the food was amazing. The service throughout the trip was always first class!
Tommy
Thailand CabinAbsolutely recommended. Perfect service and set up. Will charter again and will recommend Dream Yacht Charter anytime.
Zahradnik
Turkey BareboatI just returned from 3 weeks of amazing sailing with my family on one of your catamarans in Sardinia. I would like to express my thanks to our skipper Simone and Daniela, our hostess.
Giles
Sardinia BareboatFor a first cruise as a skipper, the Mediterranean is great. The Dream Yacht Charter service is too!
Thomas
France BareboatWe had an incredible trip and actually got engaged on the first night of our sail! We will certainly be back one day. Thank you for getting us ready for our charter. We were definitely beginners but he gave us a very thorough but very easy to follow training and it gave us a lot of confidence.
George
AustraliaThe on board experience was way beyond our expectations. Isabelle provided exceptional three course meals. We could not believe her creativity and delicious meals. Thomas was an excellent skipper. He was always on the lookout for our needs. Thanks guys!” Spira, New Caledonia bareboat with crew charter
Spira
New Caledonia BareboatYet again another fantastic sail with another great crew. Thanks again to a great captain and cook. Was totally fantastic.
Connie
Seychelles Easy CrewedIt’s always a pleasure sailing with DYC in the UK. Great team, great boats, great sailing. Very flexible and work hard to make your trip a success. Many thanks.
Derek
Brittany CabinUnforgettable spots to snorkel and beaches. Very experienced crew. Highly recommend.
Simone
No Country Selected Bareboat Cabin
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