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  • Collecting plastic
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  • ab 750,- pro Person

We say Green Ahoi!

sailwithus wants to make an active contribution to cleaning the Mediterranean together with you. In the past, we have already achieved a lot together with motivated fellow sailors during beach clean-ups and spontaneous collection actions in idyllic bays. Since 2021, we have been organizing a very special Croatia sailing trip in collaboration with our local partners, under the motto of sustainability and marine conservation.

Of course, the sailing experience remains the main focus of this trip – but at some of our anchor stops, we deliberately take time to collect trash together and actively contribute to the protection of our seas.

A portion of the proceeds from this week is also donated to an organization that is permanently dedicated to cleaning the sea – so that our shared goal continues beyond the sailing trip.

Our Green-Ahoi highlights

Actively protect the sea

During our trip, we collect trash that has accumulated on beaches at selected stops together. The beach clean-ups are initiated by the crew – voluntary, casually organized, and with a real impact on nature.

Travelling sustainably

Since 2021, our sailing trip has been dedicated to sustainability and marine conservation. By working with local partners, we create an eco-friendly sailing experience and promote long-term change.

Relaxation and a good deed

The shared sailing holiday is naturally at the heart of it all – sunshine, wind, and crystal-clear water. At the same time, we take a little time each day to collect litter and contribute to marine conservation – relaxed, voluntary, and with plenty of good vibes.

Friends of the sea

On board, strangers quickly become a crew – united by their love for the sea and a shared awareness of sustainability. Whether sailing, cooking, or doing beach clean-ups: interacting with like-minded people creates a special atmosphere where real friendships can grow.

What our customers say

Excellent
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Großartiger Segeltörn, sehr nette Crew, sehr sympathischer Skipper, sehr gute Mischung aus segeln ⛵️, sightseeing, schwimmen und Party. Gerne wieder!
Liebes SailWithUs Team,
unser Segeltörn in den Saronischen Inseln war einfach unvergesslich.
Dank Skipper Pascals fachkundiger Führung, Ruhe und sicherem Händchen auf dem Wasser fühlten wir uns jederzeit gut aufgehoben. Die Route, das Segelgefühl, die malerischen Buchten und die entspannten Abende an Deck haben unseren Urlaub zu etwas ganz Besonderem gemacht.
Jeder von uns hatte ganz unterschiedliche Vorstellungen und Vorkenntnisse. Petra und ich hatten gar keine Erfahrung und waren das erste Mal auf einem Segelboot. Wir hatten viele Highlights, eine war auf jeden Fall, wie Pascal in den Hafen von Poros "eingeparkt” hat. Die Bavaria 57 hat er bei starkem Seitenwind auf den Zentimeter genau zwischen zwei Segelschiffen eingepasst. Er hat wertvolle Tipps gegeben und uns so für das Segeln begeistert. Die Koordination mit der Crew lief reibungslos, da wir auch eine super Ausstattung an Bord hatten mit viel Platz (wie gesagt 57-Fuß-Boot für 7 Personen). Somit war auch die Atmosphäre an Bord immer entspannt und positiv.
Vielen Dank an das gesamte SailWithUs Team für die hervorragende Organisation und an Pascal für diese unbeschreiblich schöne Zeit. Wir würden den Törn mit Pascal jederzeit wieder buchen und können SailWithUs uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Wir hatten eine fantastische Segelwoche in Griechenland und können den Törn uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Besonders unsere Skipperin Laura hat die Reise zu einem echten Highlight gemacht. Sie war jederzeit motiviert, kompetent und hat es geschafft, sowohl Anfängern als auch etwas erfahreneren Mitseglern viel beizubringen. Dabei ist sie immer auf die Wünsche der Gruppe eingegangen und hat für eine tolle Atmosphäre an Bord gesorgt.

Die Woche bot eine perfekte Mischung aus Segeln und spannenden Landausflügen. So konnten wir nicht nur die wunderschöne Inselwelt rund um die Peloponnes genießen, sondern auch viel Zeit auf dem Wasser verbringen.

Leider hatten wir wetterbedingt nicht besonders viel Wind, was natürlich niemand beeinflussen kann. Laura hat jedoch das Beste daraus gemacht und das Programm flexibel angepasst, sodass wir trotzdem eine abwechslungsreiche und erlebnisreiche Woche hatten.

Insgesamt hatten wir eine großartige Zeit, haben viel gelernt, viel gelacht und unvergessliche Erinnerungen gesammelt. Vielen Dank an Laura für diese tolle Segelwoche!
Es war eine Reise, die ich nie vergessen werde. Ich werde es zu 100 % weiterempfehlen.
Ende Mai haben wir am einwöchigen Segeltörn „Forever Young“ ab Trogir - dieses Mal ab Marina Kaštela Split - teilgenommen.

Vom telefonischen Beratungsgespräch vor der Buchung bis zur Durchführung des Törns hat alles super reibungslos geklappt und wir hatten mit Skipper Reto und vier weiteren Mitseglern eine tolle Woche in diesem schönen Segelrevier. Schon bei der außerordentlich gewissenhaften Übernahme und Überprüfung der Yacht - eine Elan Impression 43 mit Selbstwendefock von Sail Club Croatia in sehr gutem Zustand - und einer gründlichen Sicherheitseinweisung kam das Gefühl auf, für die kommende Woche in guten Händen zu sein.

Skipper Reto hat während des gesamten Törns permanent die Wünsche und Interessen der Crew abgefragt oder gefühlt und die Gestaltung des Törns darauf ausgerichtet. Seine Freude und Fähigkeit bei der unermüdlichen Vermittlung von Kenntnissen zur Seemannschaft, Navigation und Seerecht wurde von allen Crew-Mitgliedern dankbar angenommen. Am Ende der Woche hatten wir also nicht nur einen schönen Urlaubstörn mit Stationen an den malerischen Häfen von Vis und Hvar sowie wunderbaren Buchten mit Badegelegenheiten, sondern auch vieles dazugelernt - herzlichen Dank dafür an Skipper Reto!
A wonderful sailing week in Greece ⛵🌊
Dear Pascal and Sailwithus Team,
I wanted to reach out and send a very warm and personal thank you for the incredible sailing week we just spent in Greece under your care.
Everything was beautifully organized right from the start, and we really appreciated receiving all the helpful and detailed information well in advance. It made our preparation entirely stress-free.
Although we originally planned to sail around the Kykladen, the weather had other ideas. Looking back, making the joint decision with you to adapt our route was the absolute best call we could have made. Pascal, we are grateful for your expertise and the wonderful, safe alternatives you proposed. Thanks to your guidance, we had an absolutely fantastic week!
Even though we already hold our sailing licenses, you managed to teach us several new techniques that we were excited to learn. It was a week filled with great insights, and you made us feel both completely safe and continuously inspired on the water.
Personally, I absolutely loved the gorgeous, secluded bays you recommended for us. Swimming in the crystal-clear ocean during the day, stargazing under the awesome night sky, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings made it both a highly successful and deeply relaxing vacation.
To top it all off, seeing those dolphins was pure magic, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent in Poro!
Thank you so much, Pascal, for your professional skills, and your nicel company. You truly made our week unforgettable.
Warmest regards,
Marlene
Super Schiff (Beneteau Oceanis 46.1) mit super Skipper Tobi und einer klasse Crew.
Abwechslungsreicher kann eine Woche Urlaub kaum sein.
Unser Törn war richtig schön. Theo, unser Skipper, hatte eine gute Mischung gefunden zwischen den einzelnen Bedürfnissen der Crew, so dass jeder auf seine Kosten kam. Die Buchten, der Hafen, das Segeln selbst waren sehr, sehr gut von Theo ausgewählt. Eine gute Mischung aus allem. Seitens sailwithus war alles bestens organisiert. Absolut gerne wieder.
Ich war im Juni mit Skipper Frank bei Mallorca Segeln. Es war wieder einmal ein super schönes Erlebnis! Wir hatten eine super Stimmung in der Crew. Frank hat uns viele Fragen beantwortet, erklärt und kannte viele schöne Buchten. Ballermann mit der Yacht anzusteuern war ebenfalls einzigartig 🙌🏻 Jederzeit wieder 🫶🏻
Hervorragende Woche mit einem sehr kompetenten Katamaran Instruktor (Go Ralf!) und einer sehr einsatzbereiten und humorvollen Crew. Ich hatte eine sehr lehrreiche und überragende Zeit! Das Training kann man nur empfehlen.

Possible Green-Ahoi! countries

Croatia

Nature

  • 4/5

Culture

  • 3.5/5

Harbour/Bay

  • 70/30

If you’re looking for “fun and relaxation,” a sailing holiday in Croatia is the perfect choice. Along the islands of Central Dalmatia, you’ll experience an unbeatable mix of idyllic nature, dreamy bays, and vibrant party and harbour life.

Green Ahoi! sailing trip – here’s what you can look forward to:

On the Green Ahoi trip, you can help us clean up the Dalmatian coast and take a stand against marine pollution! Enjoy all the benefits of a sailing holiday while doing something good for the environment. Beach clean-ups don’t take much time and can be a lot of fun when done together as a group.

Together against plastic waste in the Mediterranean.

Beach clean-up – we’re on it! To keep Croatia’s beaches as beautiful as we want them to be, we really tidy them up! Every day we anchor in a stunning new bay and clear it of washed-up plastic waste. As a crew, we spend around 2 hours on this, coming prepared with bin bags and feel-good music to make the time fly by. We proudly look at the results and raise a toast to our good deeds! On our Green Ahoi! sailing trips, we work closely with Plastic Oceans Europe (POE). We also want to encourage you to help protect our oceans with a donation if possible.

Sailing with like-minded people.

Come on board with fellow sailors aged between 21 and 39. You’ll naturally get to know new people while exploring the Mediterranean or overseas. The sailwithus concept is perfect especially for beginners: under the guidance of your skipper, you’ll get involved hands-on. Your crew will be a mix of complete newcomers with no prior experience and seasoned sailors.

We are a team.

Get involved and lend a hand. What matters is working together — and it helps you bond with your crew quickly. Often so well that you’ll meet your new friends again even after your sailing holiday, or catch up with them on one of our trips next summer at the latest. The great thing about sailing with sailwithus is: everyone does what they do best — whether on deck or in the galley.

Individual holiday where everyone has a say.

We usually sail with several yachts and make swimming stops or intermediate visits along the way to do things together – on the water or on land. Your sailing holiday is therefore a kind of individual trip where everyone can share their wishes and have a say – depending on the weather and situation. Prefer a secluded bay today or a small harbour town?

Green Ahoi! in cooperation with Plastic Oceans

Also a matter close to our hearts: environmentally conscious travel. Sustainability is part of the sailwithus concept. Since we travel using wind power, this holiday is the perfect combination of sailing and enjoying nature with like-minded people. And if you arrive by coach, train, or share a car with others, you’ll reach your destination even more climate-friendly.

In partnership with Plastic Oceans

Plastic Oceans has made it its mission to raise awareness of the problem of plastic pollution and promote sustainable communities across Europe. Founded as a nonprofit organisation in the USA, the foundation’s global goal is to end plastic pollution and foster sustainable habitats worldwide. At a local level, they take action through their branches Plastic Oceans Canada, Plastic Oceans Chile, Plastic Oceans Europe, and Plastic Oceans Mexico. The organisation aims to drive global change based on four pillars: education, activism, advocacy, and science.

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Join Green Ahoi! – this is included in your yacht charter:

You’re traveling with like-minded people because you all share one thing: the dream of a sailing holiday in the Mediterranean. Your crew is young and a lively mix of complete beginners and experienced sailors. What matters most to you is simple, stress-free planning and preparation.

On sailwithus sailing trips, you’re always travelling sustainably. We encourage our fellow sailors to take part in at least one beach clean-up on every trip, so that we can help preserve the beautiful regions we sail in. Join in and enjoy your dream holiday with a clear conscience. If you want more information about sustainability with us, click here.

  • 7 nights stay on a sailing yacht
  • Including German-speaking skipper
  • One towel per person
  • Bed linen
  • Dinghy (dinghy)
  • Outboard motor
  • Navigation equipment
  • Final cleaning of the yacht
  • Nautical mileage confirmation on request
  • Meeting point on Saturdays 2-4 p.m. – return Friday late afternoon to the port of departure – departure on Saturdays 9 a.m.
  • You book a “friendly” skipper free of charge. If you are a sailing beginner, he offers you safety thanks to his sailing training.
  • Before the start, you will do the shopping together so that food is provided on board. The kitchen on the yacht is also well equipped.
  • Every sailing trip is well prepared. Spontaneous excursions and side trips are still possible at any time. The crew decides together what they feel like doing, depending on the wind and weather.

Sailing is comparable to camping on the water and therefore not a typical luxury holiday. From time to time, there may be minor inconveniences that are simply part of the adventure.

What is not included?

  • Onboard kitty for local expenses – food, diesel, national parks, harbor fees, etc. (€200–€300 per person)
  • Catering for the skipper (paid from the on-board cash box)
  • travel insurance, which you can find here you can easily take out here.
  • Flights and transportation to the marina
  • Excess on the deposit of 100 € (200 € for catamarans)
  • Tourist tax

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Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

No, you don’t need any prior experience. Our sailing trips are for everyone – whether you’re completely new to sailing or already have some experience. Throughout the week, our skippers will teach you everything you need to know and make sure you’re always safe and well taken care of.

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That depends on the type of trip you book. On our Youngline trip, your fellow sailors will be between 18 and 39 years old. On our Forever Young trip, they are between 40 and 59 years old. For our themed and training trips (Green Ahoi, Yoga, SKS), there is no age limit.

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All crew members meet on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. at the marina. Around 5 p.m., you’ll board the yacht, and after a detailed safety briefing the next morning, you’ll set sail. A later arrival on Saturday evening is theoretically possible, but we don’t recommend it – please coordinate with your fellow crew members via WhatsApp in advance!

Our fellow sailors and skippers come from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), so the main language on board will be German. However, all skippers speak English, and international sailors are very welcome.

On the first day of the sailing trip, cabins will be assigned. The crew and skippers can choose their cabins based on their preferences and needs. Generally, cabins are assigned with gender separation. If you would like to stay with a specific person or prefer not to share a cabin with someone of a different gender, feel free to mention this during booking. We will take your preferences into account.

We sail on modern yachts of various sizes: 3-cabin, 4-cabin, 5-cabin, and 6-cabin yachts. Accordingly, there are between 5 and 12 fellow sailors on board.

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