The Best Sailing Vacations for Complete Beginners

From swimming with eagle rays to sipping cocktails on an island at sunset, there are amazing sailing vacations to be had
From swimming with eagle rays to sipping cocktails on an island at sunset, there are amazing sailing vacations to be had | © Jane Sweeney / Alamy
Mark Nayler

Looking for a yachting adventure but don’t know your stern from your bow? These high-end skippered trips require no sailing experience and will take you to some of the world’s most incredible destinations – from French Polynesia to the Caribbean.

If you’ve ever thought about learning to sail, these TRIPS by Culture Trip small-group adventures will introduce you to life on board a yacht, as well as the chance to swim with eagle rays, trek through tropical jungles and sip sunset cocktails on a deserted island. Here’s our pick of the best sailing holidays for total novices – all bookable with Culture Trip.

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