Bareboat is the purest way to sail Albania: no crew, no schedule, just your licence and the Ionian. Our partner fleets keep well-maintained sailing yachts in Vlorë (Marina Orikum), Saranda and Durrës — tell us your dates and we send you the available boats with real prices within 24 hours.
What you need and what you get
Licence: an ICC or equivalent national sailing licence is required; send a photo of it with your first message and we confirm acceptance with the fleet before you book. The boats: monohull sailing yachts, typically 34–46 ft, 2–4 cabins, with full inventory, dinghy and outboard. Check-in: Saturday-to-Saturday is the standard week; we're on the dock for the handover, technical briefing and chart talk. Security deposit: held by the fleet (refundable), or reduced with a deposit-insurance option where available. Support: one WhatsApp message reaches us all week — weather windows, bay suggestions, technical issues escalated to the fleet immediately.
Indicative prices 2026
| Item | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bareboat sailing yacht, weekly | from €1,500/week | typical €2,200–4,500 by size and season |
| Security deposit | per fleet terms | refundable; insurance option where available |
| Extras (fuel, marina fees, transit log) | listed in the quote | no hidden lines |
Indicative 2026 prices — the final quote from the fleet follows your dates. Shoulder season (May, late September–October) is where the value is.
Where a bareboat week goes
The classic loop from Vlorë rounds the Karaburun peninsula and runs south: Himarë, Saranda, Ksamil — see the 7-day itinerary day by day. With a cross-border endorsement you can add Corfu to the same week. We brief you on the coast at check-in: which bays hold in a maestrale, where to refuel, which harbours answer on channel 16.
How to book
WhatsApp us dates, crew size and a photo of your licence. Within 24 hours: 2–4 boats with availability, specs and indicative prices. You pick, the fleet issues the contract at direct prices, deposit confirms the week. Our assistance is free for guests — before, during and after the charter.
Frequently asked questions
Which licence do I need for a bareboat in Albania?
An ICC (International Certificate of Competence) or an equivalent national sailing licence. Send us a photo with your first message: we confirm acceptance with the fleet before any payment, so there are no surprises at check-in.
How much does a bareboat week really cost?
Indicatively from €1,500/week for smaller yachts in shoulder season; most bookings land between €2,200 and €4,500 depending on size and dates. Fuel, marina fees and the transit log are extra — all listed line by line in your quote before you commit.
What if something breaks during the week?
Message us: we escalate to the fleet's technical support immediately and, being local, we can coordinate help along the coast. Fleets we work with keep their yachts maintained to charter standards — that's why they're partners.
Can I add a skipper later if I change my mind?
Usually yes, subject to availability — a professional skipper costs €150–200/day on top of the boat. Tell us as early as you can, especially in July and August.
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Ready to sail Albania?
One message is enough: send us your dates, group size and sailing experience. We reply within 24 hours with real boats, real availability and indicative prices — the final quote follows your dates. No online payment.
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