Inspiration

The brand new catalogue from Le boat is finally here. The catalogue prepares you for a fascinating and exciting 2025 filled with inspiration for your next riverboat holiday.Order the new catalogue now and start making plans for your 2025 riverboat holiday. Order the catalogue here  

Sunsail and Mooring's new catalogues have arrived. You can download them for free below.In the catalogues you can find lots of inspiration for your next sailing holiday. Amazing destinations: Both catalogues present a wide range of sailing destinations around the world. Whether you're dreaming of the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean paradise, the dramatic coastlines of the Mediterranean or the adventurous waters of the Pacific, you'll find it all. Large boat Selection: Explore the impressive selection of sailboats and catamarans available. There are boat types and sizes to suit every taste and budget, so you can find the perfect boat for your sailing holiday. So start planning your next sailing holiday and let the Sunsail and Mooring sailing catalogues for 2024 inspire you. We're always here to help if you have any questions. Download the catalogues here

Get ready to experience Croatia’s wonderful surroundings at sea, where you can enjoy the clear water and the beautiful coastal cities. In Croatia you will find beautiful stone beaches, amazing culture, and multiple restaurants with tasteful seafood. The northern part of Croatia is known for its beautiful surroundings and views, and it is a must for you to experience. If you are not yet tempted, read along, and discover more reasons for you to travel to Croatia and get inspired to set sail towards these underestimated destinations.   1. The picture-perfect city Rabac is a lot like the French Riviera. The city offers white stone beaches where you can relax and participate in different kinds of fun activities. The nature is beautiful and lush, and the grand mountains create the perfect atmosphere for connecting with nature when hiking or biking. If you are more into water sports, you can choose to engage in activities like water skiing, windsurfing, or diving in the clear, turquoise sea. Not too far from Rabac you will find the historical city Rijeka, which is a nice city to visit on a daytrip. In Rijeka you can stroll down the streets and enjoy the old buildings. 2. In the mountains, not too far from Rabac, you will find the gorgeous city Labin. The city itself is a sight for sore eyes, as it consists of architectural and artistic buildings and with the most beautiful panoramic ocean view. Use the days to experience the city, have lunch at the cozy, local cafes and visit the local art galleries, and maybe even pic out a new art piece for your home. 3. On the west coast of Istria, you will find the city Poreč. At the beaches in Poreč you will find activities of all kind, e.g., a colourful waterpark, and the area has great conditions for water sports, which is indicated with a blue flag. The small city is easy to explore by foot and you will experience a real Mediterranean architecture. Poreč turns back time with its Roman streets and historical buildings. The city is more than 6000 years old and among the old, historical buildings you will find enchanting Decumanus-temple and the Eufrasiana building. The Eufrasiana building is on the UNESCO-world heritage list and is a former church there consist of marble blocks and beautiful mosaic. 4. While sailing in the Adriatic Sea, you will reach the island Rab. The island is 22 km, and the nature divides the island in two parts. One part of the island is one big mountain landscape, and the other part is covered in pine forest, as far as the eye can see. There is also a lot of beaches, hidden bays to snorkel in and churches and castles. The history of the island goes back to 360 years b.c., which makes it worth the while to visit the museums and churches, where you will learn about the history of Rab. The traditional lifestyle on the island includes fishing and farming, which you can acknowledge, while visiting the local restaurants, where they serve amazing dishes of fresh fish and organic vegetables. Try the dishes with the local wine Cabernet Sauvignon, which the Croatian Staničić family has won several prices for. Trust us, you will not get bored while visiting the island. 5. The island Krk is located in the Kvarner Gulf and is a true paradise with beautiful beaches and crystal-clear water. The island is the biggest island in Croatia, and you will find several wonderful cities ready for you to explore. The Krk Island is also the place where you will find one of the rare sand beaches in Croatia – the impressive Baška Beach. If you are looking to find something to do on the island, you can visit the medieval Krk town, where you will find alluring buildings and houses, which is an experience itself. Do not miss the small mountain city Vrbnik, which will enchant you with its narrow streets and incredible sea view. At last, Krk offers delicious gastronomic experiences and you should definitely go to the hidden resort town on the northern side of the island called Njivica. Here you will find a small bed & breakfast, which is being led by the same family in generations. The menu is mostly fresh fish and delicious desserts. You will not regret to set sail towards this pearl of an island which waits for you in the northern part of Croatia.   A holiday at sea encourages to a corona-safe holiday, as you have minimal contact with other people. The Croatian minister of tourism and sport has announced, there will be no vaccine passport requirements in the country. Therefore, you can safely book a sailboat holiday in Croatia.

No matter where in the world you prefer to sail and you keep going back to, you would no doubt be sad if it was suddenly overflowing with plastic waste or if the corals were dead due to bleaching. Here are 4 simple things you can do to help preserve your favourite destination and to keep it in its best condition. 1: Pick up plastic and other waste You would probably prefer if plastic and other waste isn’t scattered all over the place when you go ashore on the beautiful beaches. Therefore, we suggest that you bring a bag to collect rubbish, when you head ashore. Beside taking your own waste with you, you can also help by removing what might drift in from the sea. If you’re travelling with kids, you can turn it into a game for them. Either they can compete for a set period of time to see who can collect the most. Or you could make it a competition for who is the quickest to collect 5 pieces of plastic, 5 pieces of metal, et cetera. 2: Remember to check your sunscreen I 2015 scientist estimated that every year, between 6,000 and 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen are washed into the ocean. That’s a lot. Many sunscreens contain harmful substances that affect the marine wildlife. At tropical destinations these substances are especially harmful for the coral reefs. The corals bleach and die, which in turn is bad for a lot of tropical fish species. Of course, we recommend that you protect your skin from the sun. But keeping in mind the ocean environment, it is also important that you carefully read the product label on your sunscreen to make sure it doesn’t contain any of these harmful substances. 3: Keep your engine no higher than 1800-1900 rpm Why go at full speed if the wind doesn’t materialise? You're on vacation after all. You might be able to gain 1 knot of speed by going full throttle, but this will double your fuel consumption to the detriment of both nature and your wallet. 4: Buy local groceries You can also help the environment by going to a local market when shopping for your boating holiday. Here the groceries will not have been transported over large distances, so they will not have contributed much in terms of emissions of greenhouse gases. At the same time, the local markets are often a wonderful experience where your senses are bombarded with exotic smells, colourful stands and deliciously tasty produce.

Book early – why now? Are you waiting for the last minute, too? What if the price falls? It may be tempting to watch the clock for fear of missing a good last-minute offer. If you book early, you have more boats to choose from – but if you wait, the boat may be gone. The best price The best possible holiday for the best price – that's what we all want! It is our experience that you get the cheapest boat holiday if you book your holiday as early as possible and utilize the book-early offers. We cannot deny that last-minute discounts are offered if a boat has not been rented out 1-1½ months before the rental period starts. It may look enticing if you compare and see that there are some big last-minute offers. However – the boats which are not rented out 1-1½ month before departure are often those which have been too expensive from the beginning. If a boat operator introduces 20-25% last-minute discount shortly before departure, but the price of the boat from the start has been priced 40-50% higher compared to similar boats, it means that the saving will be minimal, if any at all. Widest selection of boats first in the booking season Those who book first will choose the boats with the best value for money; the biggest boat, the newest boat, the best location, the best travel period. They get the largest selection, while those who wait, must choose among the boats that are left. Therefore, do not get tempted to wait for big discounts later in the season – you are always best placed if you book as early as possible. We usually say that choosing the best rental boat for the money is like when you are in the supermarket and choose fruit and vegetables: "When you come first, you can choose freely. You have the time to choose the best – but if you wait, you can only choose among the ones left behind. As the last ones arrived in the store you cannot see what has previously been offered to others, and what has already been sold". Cheap Flights If you require a flight to the destination, then the book-early effect is often even bigger. It is our experience that the price of airline tickets also increases significantly, the closer you get to the departure date. These three effects are reinforcing each other, and the conclusion is that you have the best advantage if you book your boat holidays as early as possible.