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  • Collecting plastic
  • Proceeds for a good cause
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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

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Diesen Sommer durfte ich mit sailwithus und unserem fantastischen Skipper Timo an einem unvergesslichen Segeltörn auf dem Peloponnes teilnehmen. Gemeinsam mit einer wunderbaren Crew haben wir eine großartige Zeit erlebt. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich, wie perfekt man beim Segeln vom Alltag abschalten kann – der ideale Kurzurlaub für eine Woche! Auch ohne jegliche Segelerfahrung fühlte ich mich rundum gut aufgehoben und werde definitiv wieder einen Törn buchen!
What an amazing experience!! The boat was brandnew, the crew exceptional fun and the week was the perfect blend of sailing, chilling, great meals, island discoveries, massages, and parties.
Big shoutout to Skipper Andre for your stellar performance and keeping the spirit up despite the rain!
Das Skipper Training war einfach super! Das Wort "Praxis" wird hier wirklich umgesetzt, ich habe sehr viel gelernt diese Woche. Nicht nur seglerisch, sondern auch zwischenmenschlich. Vielen Dank an das Team!
​⭐️ Karibik-Törn der Extraklasse mit Skipper André ⭐️
​Unser Karibik-Törn mit Skipper André war eine traumhafte Erfahrung und voller unvergesslicher Momente!
​André ist ein ausgezeichneter Skipper, der uns Segelkunde weitervermittelt und gelehrt hat. Kulinarisch ein Muss: Das leckere BBQ und vor allem Andrés Spezialität – das beste selbstgemachte Rührei am Morgen!
​Wir genossen atemberaubende Strände, Badestopps und Ankerplätze. Absolut empfehlenswert für alle, die Abenteuer, Entspannung und Genuss suchen!
Der Karibik-Törn ist insbesondere mit unserem Skipper „André“ sehr empfehlenswert.

André hat uns sehr viele schöne Orte und Strände gezeigt. Er war schon öfters in der Karibik unterwegs und kennt sich wirklich sehr gut aus.

Für mich war es der erste Segeltörn und eine wirklich tolle Erfahrung. Es wird wahrscheinlich nicht mein letzter Törn gewesen sein.

Es war sehr schön zu sehen, wie unser Skipper André seine Leidenschaft tagtäglich ausgelebt hat und uns mit seiner Begeisterung angesteckt hat. Er hat versucht bei jeder Gelegenheit die Segel zu setzen, auch wenn die Bedingungen nicht immer ideal waren.
Großartige Crew, traumhaftes Wetter, beeindruckende Landschaften und ein herausragender Skipper. André kennt die Region wie kaum ein anderer. Er führte uns zu den schönsten Plätzen und hat die besten Kontakte zu den Locals. Mehr geht wirklich nicht!
Sogar die Nachbarboote waren neidisch und wollten seine Tipps hören. Neben den schönen Buchten war für mich das gemeinsame Sterne- und Sternschnuppenschauen am Abend das Highlight.
Ich bin selten so entspannt aus einem Urlaub zurückgekommen und das war sicher nicht mein letzter Törn mit André. Klare Empfehlung!
Meine Freundin und ich haben uns im November 2025 mit sailwithus auf den Weg nach Martinique gemacht. Dort trafen wir auf unsere tolle Crew und unseren Skipper André – und schon nach kurzer Zeit war klar: Wir sind bei jemandem gelandet, der nicht nur über ausgezeichnete Segelerfahrung verfügt, sondern die Gegend wie seine Westentasche kennt und bestens mit den Einheimischen vernetzt ist.

Wir haben an traumhaft schönen Spots angelegt, konnten unglaublich viel schnorcheln und baden, und André hat uns jeden Tag unvergessliche Strand-Barbecues ermöglicht. Nebenbei brachte er uns viel übers Segeln und das Leben am anderen Ende der Welt bei.

Ein Satz von ihm bleibt uns besonders in Erinnerung:
„Wenn man keine Angst hat, ist es auch nicht gefährlich 😎 – also Leute, traut euch!“

Für uns waren es zwei erfüllende, perfekte Wochen auf dem Meer. Wir sagen Danke – und hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen auf einem der Weltmeere.
Absolute Empfehlung für André!“

Liebe Grüße

Steffi & Johannes
Ich war im November auf dem Teneriffa-Törn mit Skipperin Elena – und der Törn hat all meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Wind, Meer und Landschaft waren einfach grandios. Wir sind in den Sonnenaufgang gesegelt, haben in einsamen Buchten geschnorchelt und das Inselleben erkundet.

Unsere Crew hat perfekt zusammengepasst, und wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit an Bord. Elena hat ihren Job großartig gemacht: Obwohl ich bereits den SKS habe, konnte ich unglaublich viel dazulernen und vor allem an Sicherheit gewinnen.

Alles in allem ein herausragender Urlaub – und ganz sicher nicht mein letzter Sailwithus-Törn! 😉
Eine wirkliche Herzensempfehlung! Danke für diese einzigartige und wunderschöne Reise. Ich bin im August mit sailwithus um die Kykladen gesegelt und es war einfach nur traumhaft schön. Unsere Crew, skip Konrad, wunderschönes Wetter, ein tolles Boot und viel leckeres Essen und Drinks haben den Trip zu einem ganz besonderen Urlaub gemacht. Wer also abschalten , zugleich aber auch Spaß haben und etwas übers Segeln lernen möchte, ich bei sailwithus an der richtigen Adresse. Bis bald
Super schöner Törn, mit coolem Skipper. Würde ich sofort weiterempfehlen

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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