Taster Sailing Holidays

Looking to try something new or searching for a short break under sail? Our taster sailing voyages are designed to suit all levels of experience and ages, from overnight sailings to long weekends on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time adventurer, experience life under sail and discover the beauty of life at sea.

We have found 48 voyages with berths available.

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Tall Ship Sailing in Malta

Sail and explore the islands of Malta, Comino and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea with historic windjammer, Florette.
  • Date: 28 March 2025
  • Vessel: Florette
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Malta
  • Board type: Half Board

Tall Ship Sailing in Malta

Sail and explore the islands of Malta, Comino and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea with historic windjammer, Florette.
  • Date: 5 April 2025
  • Vessel: Florette
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Malta
  • Board type: Half Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 18 April 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 25 April 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Short Break Sailing & Wildlife Watching in the Hebrides

Explore the magic of the Hebrides on the West coast of Scotland with modern yacht Stravaigin.
  • Date: 25 April 2025
  • Vessel: Stravaigin
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Oban, Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 2 May 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 3 May 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Scottish Short Break Taster Sailing around the Isle of Mull

Explore the Isle of Mull with a short break sailing experience on yacht Zuza - discover hidden anchorages, amazing landscapes on foot and wonderful wildlife watching!  

  • Date: 9 May 2025
  • Vessel: Zuza
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Tall Ship Taster: Kiel Canal Hamburg to Kiel

Join Eye of the Wind for a tall ship taster sailing adventure from Hamburg to Kiel passing through the Kiel Canal.
  • Date: 12 May 2025
  • Vessel: Eye of the Wind
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Hamburg, Germany
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 16 May 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Short Break Tall Ship Sailing Holiday in Denmark

Join Aron for a taster sailing experience as you island hop through Denmark's South Funen archipelago from Svendborg.
  • Date: 16 May 2025
  • Vessel: Aron of Svendborg
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Funen, Denmark
  • Board type: Full Board

Tall Ship Taster Experience in the Hebrides

Discover the West coast of Scotland with a tall ship taster sailing adventure exploring the Isle of Mull.
  • Date: 19 May 2025
  • Vessel: Blue Clipper
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Oban, Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 24 May 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Overnight Boat Charter in Salcombe

Discover the South coast of Devon with an overnight private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 28 May 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 30 May 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Scottish Short Break Taster Sailing around the Isle of Mull

Explore the Isle of Mull with a short break sailing experience on yacht Zuza - discover hidden anchorages, amazing landscapes on foot and wonderful wildlife watching!  

  • Date: 30 May 2025
  • Vessel: Zuza
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Hebrides Short Break Taster Sailing Experience

Join adventure yacht Steady for a taster sailing holiday in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
  • Date: 6 June 2025
  • Vessel: Steady
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Oban, Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 6 June 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Overnight South Devon Sailing Taster Experience

The perfect voyage for beginners looking for a new experience on the water, exploring the South Devon coast with classic yacht Escape.
  • Date: 7 June 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Tall Ship Sailing in Southern Italy; Naples to Sardinia

Set sail from the Bay of Naples to discover the islands of Ischia, Procida and Capri before sailing to Sardinia with tall ship Florette.
  • Date: 7 June 2025
  • Vessel: Florette
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Where: Italy
  • Board type: Half Board

Falmouth Classics Sailing & Sea Shanty Festival Experience

Sail and race with Escape as she takes part in the iconic Falmouth Classics Regatta and Sea Shanty Festival.
  • Date: 13 June 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 13 June 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Tall Ship Taster Experience in the Hebrides

Discover the West coast of Scotland with a tall ship taster sailing adventure exploring the Isle of Mull.
  • Date: 13 June 2025
  • Vessel: Blue Clipper
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Oban, Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Scottish Short Break Taster Sailing around the Isle of Mull

Explore the Isle of Mull with a short break sailing experience on yacht Zuza - discover hidden anchorages, amazing landscapes on foot and wonderful wildlife watching!  

  • Date: 16 June 2025
  • Vessel: Zuza
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Overnight Boat Charter in Salcombe

Discover the South coast of Devon with an overnight private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 17 June 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 20 June 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 27 June 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 27 June 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Overnight Boat Charter in Salcombe

Discover the South coast of Devon with an overnight private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 1 July 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 4 July 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 11 July 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Italian Island Hopping & Luxury Sailing Short Break

Explore the Italian Gulf of Naples with an introductory short break sailing on luxury yacht Chronos as she explores the islands of Ischia and Procida.
  • Date: 16 July 2025
  • Vessel: Chronos
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Gulf of Naples, Italy
  • Board type: Full Board

Overnight Boat Charter in Salcombe

Discover the South coast of Devon with an overnight private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 22 July 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 25 July 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 1 August 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 8 August 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 15 August 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Scottish Short Break Taster Sailing around the Isle of Mull

Explore the Isle of Mull with a short break sailing experience on yacht Zuza - discover hidden anchorages, amazing landscapes on foot and wonderful wildlife watching!  

  • Date: 17 August 2025
  • Vessel: Zuza
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Where: Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 23 August 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Scottish Short Break Taster Sailing around the Isle of Mull

Explore the Isle of Mull with a short break sailing experience on yacht Zuza - discover hidden anchorages, amazing landscapes on foot and wonderful wildlife watching!  

  • Date: 23 August 2025
  • Vessel: Zuza
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 29 August 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Private Charter Sailing on the South Devon Coast

Experience the South Devonshire coast with a weekend private charter sailing holiday on modern yacht Emma Claire.
  • Date: 29 August 2025
  • Vessel: Emma Claire
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 5 September 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 5 September 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 12 September 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Sailing Weekend in South Devon

Explore the picturesque coast of Devon from Dartmouth with the classic yacht Escape, perfect for those looking for a taster sailing experience.
  • Date: 12 September 2025
  • Vessel: Escape
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Dartmouth, Devon
  • Board type: Full Board

Traditional Taster Sailing Short Break in Cornwall

Join traditional pilot cutter Pellew as she takes guests on an exhilarating taster sailing adventure around the coasts of Cornwall.
  • Date: 19 September 2025
  • Vessel: Pellew
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Board type: Full Board

Short Break Sailing & Wildlife Watching in the Hebrides

Explore the magic of the Hebrides on the West coast of Scotland with modern yacht Stravaigin.
  • Date: 24 October 2025
  • Vessel: Stravaigin
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Where: Oban, Scotland
  • Board type: Full Board
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