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Mediterranean Yacht Charters

Established in 2003 STN Yacht Charters are agents specializing in the Mediterranean Sea. We work with only carefully selected operators of very well maintained vessels based across the Med and so can offer you the very best choice of boats. And by sharing our agency commission with you, the client, we can also give you the very competitive prices. We have a great range of monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts available for bareboat or skippered charter. We would love to show you what we can offer so please contact us by email or use our enquiry form here

The Mediterranean, one of the worlds most popular yacht charter areas, stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. The Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea can all be considered part of the Mediterranean. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Popular islands for yacht charter holidays in the Mediterranean include the Balearics, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and Cyprus.

We specialize in the Mediterranean yacht charters and as agents we can offer you the widest choice of boats at lower prices than operators list prices. We have boats in the following locations;

Croatia | Cyprus | France | Gibraltar | Greece | Israel | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Slovenia | Spain | Turkey

Get a quote for your Mediterranean yacht charter here. Or contact us by email
Croatia
dubrovnik harbour The beautiful coastline of Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea, makes a great yacht charter destination. There more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland of Croatia and the yacht charter area offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters.

See the following link for detailed information on Croatian Yacht Charters or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Baska Voda | Biograd | Cres | Dubrovnik | Funtana | Kornati Islands | Kremik | Mali Losinj | Murter | Primosten | Porec | Pula | Punat | Rab | Rogoznica | Rovinj | Sibenik | Split | Sukosan | Trogir | Vodice | Zadar | Vrsar
Cyprus
larnaca harbour Cyprus is an island lying in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, close to the Asian mainland. It is situated south of Turkey, west of the Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, north of Egypt and east of Greece.

Families taking a yacht charter holiday will enjoy the wide variety of activities Cyprus holds for both children and adults. Couples will find themselves happily alone on empty beaches or wandering through quiet villages.

See the following link for detailed information on Cyprus Yacht Charter Holidays
France
France is situated in western Europe. The Mediterranean Sea lies on the southern coast. On its western coast is the Atlantic Ocean. Mix with the rich and famous on a yacht charter on the Cote D'Azur or check out the stunning island of Corsica

See the following link for detailed information on French Yacht Charters or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Ajaccio | Antibes | Bastia | Calvi | Cannes | Corsica | Cote d'Azur | Frejus | French Riviera | Hyeres | Marseille | Porto-Vecchio | Propriano | Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer | St Raphael | Solenzara
Gibraltar

Gibraltar sits at the very western end of the Mediterranean Sea. With a yacht charter from Gibraltar it is possible to explore the Costa del la Luz (Coast of Light) and the Costa del Sol (Sunshine Coast) which lie to the West and East respectively. These two Costas complete the province of Andalucia that stretches from the Portuguese border in the west to Cabo de Gata in the east. You can easily cross the Straights of Gibraltar, which is only 8 miles wide at it narrowest, and visit Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Cueta that sits on Morocco's northern coast.

See the following link for detailed information on Gibraltar Yacht Charter Holidays

Greece
ionian harbour Greece has been a popular yacht charter area for years and sits between the Ionian Sea to the west and the Aegean Sea to the east. The light winds of the Ionian make this a perfect sailing area to undertake your first yacht charter. The Aegean offers the following island groups to explore; Cyclades; Dodecanese and the Sporades

See the following link for detailed information on Greek Yacht Charters or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Athens | Corfu | Crete | Cyclades | Dodecanese | Epidaurus | Ionian Sea | Kos | Lefkas | Milina | Mykonos | Paros | Peloponnisos | Preveza | Rhodes | Samos | Skiathos | Sporades | Saronic Gulf | Syros | Vounaki
Israel
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Italy
sardinian anchorage Italy lies in the central Mediterranean. The coast extends from the border with France in the West and includes the Gulf of Genoa, Tuscany and its islands, the Tyyrhenian Sea and on the east coast the Adriatic Sea. Not forgetting the large islands of Sardinia and Sicily.

See the following link for detailed information on Italian Yacht Charters or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Aeolian Islands | Calabria I Genoa | Italian Adriatic | Liguria | Lipari Islands | Naples | Reggio Di Calabria | Rome | Sardinia | Sicily | Tropea | Venice | Vibo Valentia
Malta
malta anchorage Malta comprises an archipelago of seven islands situated in the Southern Mediterranean sea, 60 miles off the coast of Sicily, 180 miles east of Tunisia and 188 miles north of Libya. Only the three largest islands Malta, Gozo and Comino are inhabited. The smaller islands are Filfla, Cominotto and the Islands of St. Paul. The coastline of Malta is well indented and provides numerous harbours, bays, creeks, sandy beaches and rocky coves. The length of the Malta's shoreline is 136 km and 43km round Gozo.

See the following link for detailed information on Malta Yacht Charters
Monaco
monaco harbour

Monaco lies on the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera and is bordered by France on three sides, with one side bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Italy is just 15km to the east. It has one of the most famous harbours in the world courtesy, in part, to the Monaco Grand Prix. Every year millions watch on TV as some of the fastest cars and drivers in the world race around the narrow streets of Monaco and past the harbour, filled at that time of year by some of the smartest Mega Yachts on the planet.

See the following link for detailed information on Monaco Yacht Charter Vacations

Montenegro
gulf of kotor, montenegro Montenegro is a country in Southeastern Europe. It lies between latitudes 41° and 44° N, and longitudes 18° and 21° E. The Montenegrin coast is on the beautiful Adriatic Sea. It is 180 miles long, with 45 miles of beaches, and has many well-preserved ancient old towns. The coastal region of Montenegro is considered one of the great new "discoveries" among world tourists.

See the following link for detailed information on Montenegro Yacht Charter Vacations
Slovenia
izola marina slovenia Slovenia is situated in Central Europe at the crossroads of main European cultural and trade routes. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Croatia to the south and southeast and Hungary to the northeast. It's short coastline lays on the beuatiful Adriatic Sea.

Despite its length of just 45 kilometres, the coastline of Slovenia is very attractive with romantic bays and lovely small towns all steeped in a Venetian past. Slovenia is often called the "Riviera of the Adriatic" due to its mild climate. Combine all this with its friendly people and you will see why Slovenia is becoming a very popular yacht charter destination.
Spain
balearic island anchorage Spain's coastline is broken up into various Costas. From the the Costa del Sol in the south which includes Malaga and Marbella. Then running in a north east direction; Costa Blanca; Costa del Azahar which includes Valencia; Costa Dorada including Barcelona; Costa Brava. We have charter yachts available on all of the costas and of course in the Balearic Islands, an extremely popular charter destination.

See the following link for detailed information on Spanish Yacht Charters or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Alicante | Barcelona | Denia | Formentera | Ibiza | Malaga | Mallorca | Minorca | Rosas | Valencia
Tunisia
bodrum harbour Port Yasmine, home to our boats in Tunisia and located in the town of Hammamet, is one of the most prestigious and established marinas in Tunisia and one of the most popular tourist destinations along the North African coast. It lies on the Gulf of Hammamet, which stretches from Kelibia down to its extreme end in Monastir. This strategic location is perfect for exploring other parts of the Tunisian coastline such as the Cap Bon peninsula, with its idyllic nature reserves as well as the Gulf of Tunis, and the North Coast dominated by picturesque ports and remote beaches. Charter for a week or two and explore the Barbary coast, one of the last remaining unspoiled part of the Southern Mediterranean.
Turkey
bodrum harbour Lying at the eastern end of the Mediterranean, Turkey offers centuries of history, civilization and culture and lying on the border of Europe and Asia it offers a facinating mix of east and west. Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast.

See the following link for detailed information on Turkish Yacht Charter Holidays or check out our boats and bases in the following locations;

Antalya | Bodrum | Marmaris
Mediterranean Yacht Charters

Get a quote for your Mediterranean yacht charter here. Or contact us by email

General - The Mediterranean, one of the worlds most popular yacht charter areas, stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. The Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea can all be considered part of the Mediterranean. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Popular islands for yacht charter holidays include the Balearics, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and Cyprus.

What You Need - Experience, Qualifications, Visa Requirements, etc. - Most countries require the skipper of a bareboat to hold a sailing license (ICC or equivilant). One member of the crew will also need a VHF Radio license.

See the following link for Visa Requirements

Charter Season - Most destinations will run charters from April/May through to October/November. July and August are what is considered to be the high season with prices peaking for 2/3 weeks in August. A few location offer boats throughout the year.

Climate - See the following links for detailed information on the weather for various Mediterranean locations complete with monthly averages; Croatia | Cyprus | France | Gibraltar | Greece | Israel | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Slovenia | Spain | Turkey

How to Get There - Click on the following links for airlines and carriers serving airports in various Mediterranean yacht charter locations; Croatia | Cyprus | France | Gibraltar | Greece | Israel | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Slovenia | Spain | Turkey

Time Difference -

GMT +1 - Croatia | France | Gibraltar | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Spain | Slovenia

GMT +2 - Cyprus | Greece | Israel | Turkey

Currency - The Euro is the following official currency of the following countries - France | Greece| Italy | Malta | Monaco | Spain
Other countries use their own respective currencies. Banks, ATM's and Currency Exchange Offices are plentiful in most locations and obtaining the correct currency is rarely an issue

Language - Most countries have their own language. English is spoken widely throughout the Mediterranean

Suggested Itineraries & Routes - Click the following links for a selection of suggested yacht charter itineraries in our various yacht charter locations; Croatia | Cyprus | France | Gibraltar | Greece | Israel | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Slovenia | Spain | Turkey

Marinas - Detailed reports and information on Yacht Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages in the Mediterranean can be found in our Cruising Guide

Our boats - Click on the following links for a selection of our boats in various Mediterranean yacht charter locations; Croatia | Cyprus | France | Gibraltar | Greece | Israel | Italy | Malta | Monaco | Montenegro | Slovenia | Spain | Turkey

Feedback - We would welcome any comments you may have about your charter in the Mediterranean. Contact us here

Terms & Conditions -These vary depending on the individual boats. Normally a deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due a month before the date of your charter. Please contact us for further information.

Get a quote for your Mediterranean yacht charter here. Or contact us by email