The Best Sailing Vacations For Complete Beginners

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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