Waterlines blog

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) easily ranks as one of the best diving areas in the world. Why? Because few destinations can offer a more appealing mix of lush mountainous landscapes and utterly unique dives....

So, you’ve put in the nautical miles, earnt your RYA Day Skipper, ICC or beyond, and are keen to get out and explore. You may be a seasoned yachtsman who’s racked up more hours on watch than...

So, you want to spend some time on a sailing yacht but don’t know where to start? Welcome to our guide to everything you need to know to embark on a sailing adventure. Where should...

I recently traveled to St. Martin for a sailing trip – my third visit to these islands ever – and my first since the 2017 hurricanes. Overall impression? It’s as good as ever for a sailing vacation. If...

The Caribbean island of St. Martin was visited by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. However, the inspiring resilience shown by the people of St. Martin has proven them stronger than the storm. As we reopen our newly relocated...

Shirley Robertson OBE recently took her family on their first ever sailing vacation, aboard a Sunsail 444 in Greece. We spoke to Shirley after she returned from her trip. So, Shirley, you’ve just got back...

When were you first seduced by the call of the sea? At Sunsail, our holidays are created for sailors, by sailors. As these stories from Sunsail staff and famous sailors below show, we all love what we...

Here are Sunsail’s top tips for the Ionian Sea, one of our most popular destinations.  The shimmering, mystical Ionian has been calling to sailors for thousands of years. An intriguing, enchanting and sometimes turbulent history surrounds...

We’ve heard it all before. “The Caribbean is far too difficult to get to. It’s just a playground for the Richard Bransons of the world, right?” Or “What If I get surrounded by sharks, with...

We recently explored the serene and beautiful Ionian, and now we switch our attention to Greece’s southern coast, towards Athens and the benign but challenging Aegean. The Aegean takes its name from Greek mythology and the...