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The Moorings Booking Promise

Your sailing vacation should be exciting, not stressful. With The Moorings, you’ll book with total confidence. Here’s exactly what that means.

🛡️ Total Trust — 55 Years of Charter Excellence 

Over 55 years on the water The Moorings was founded in 1969. More than five decades at the helm of the world’s finest charter fleet means we’ve refined every detail — before you even step aboard. Nothing is left to chance.

No hidden costs Your charter price includes everything you need for a seamless experience: 

No unexpected charges at the base.

4-hour on-water service commitment If essential equipment on your yacht breaks down, a qualified technician will be with you within 4 hours of your call — guaranteed during base operating hours. Your time on the water is protected. Learn more about our service commitment.

Expert vacation planners Our specialist team handles the details that set a great charter apart from a good one — boat selection, destination planning, provisioning, crew briefings. Every vacation is planned to the standard the name demands.

Award-winning fleet across 20+ destinations Bareboat sailing yachts, skippered charters, crewed catamarans, power yachts — across more than 20 of the world’s finest sailing destinations. Explore our fleet

ABTA member (Y0732) The Moorings is a member of ABTA, the travel industry’s leading association. Our membership means we operate to a strict code of conduct — giving you recourse through an industry-recognised process if something doesn’t go to plan. [Find out more about ABTA →] (link: abta.com) 

ABTA membership covers conduct standards. For financial protection specific to your charter, we strongly recommend specialist travel insurance. 

Tailored to you Enhance your charter with optional extras — skippered or fully crewed experiences, provisioning, water toys — all clearly priced, all arranged in advance. See charter extras.

Part of the Travelopia Group The Moorings is part of Travelopia, one of the world’s leading collections of specialist travel companies — providing the financial stability and operational backing of a major international group behind every booking. 

⭐️ Highly Rated — By Over 8,000 Guests 

More than 8,000 guests gave their Moorings charter a perfect 10 out of 10 rating last year. 

Award-Winning Excellence


How do I book my vacation?

You can arrange your charter online or by phone. While online, simply choose your destination, dates, yacht and book safely right here on Moorings.com 24 hours a day. If you would prefer to request a reservation by telephone, call one of our Holiday Planning Specialists. They are standing by to assist you in planning the perfect yachting vacation.  

Hours of operation: Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm EST. 

What payment types are accepted?

The Moorings preferred form of payment is Debit Card or Bank Transfer. Most major credit cards are accepted. 

What travel documents do I need?

All destinations require a passport for entry unless of course you are a US citizen traveling within the US. For detailed entry requirements, call your Vacation Planning Specialist, visit the “Useful information” tab on the destination page you are interested in or check with the consulate or embassy of the nation you wish to visit.

Is The Moorings a full-service travel agency?

No, but our experienced holiday planners are very familiar with everything required to get you to your destination quickly and on time. The Moorings can assist in booking select travel arrangements, such as: select hotel accommodations, and airport taxi’s. 

Please note: The Moorings does not assist with flight bookings.

Can I change my charter dates after booking?

Yes. Every new Moorings booking includes a free date, boat and destination change up to 4 months before your departure, at no charge. Your deposit moves with you for up to 12 months.

What's included in my charter price?

Every Moorings charter includes dinghy and outboard, linen, chart pack and boat briefing, end-of-charter cleaning, and dock assistance. No hidden extras — what you’re quoted is what you pay.

What happens if I need to cancel? 

Cancellation terms vary by how far in advance you cancel and are set out in our full booking terms. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect against unforeseen cancellation costs. 

What if The Moorings has to change or cancel my charter?

In the unlikely event we need to make a significant change, we will contact you promptly and offer alternatives — including a change of date, destination, or a refund as applicable under our booking terms.

Do I need travel insurance? 

Yes — we strongly recommend it. Trip Mate’s Travel Protection Plan covers US customers for trip cancellation, interruption, and more. Find out more

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What Our Customers Are Saying

W9887IIaaronl Agana

Elizabeth’s review
Croatia was amazing . Words cannot express how much Ana and Dino made the trip a 10 out of 10. We loved the spots Dino chose to dock and stay. Ana’s food was better than any restaurant we ate at off the boat. Her menu selections were like a 5 star restaurant. Her flexibility when we changed our meal times last minute. Her lunches were like high end dinners. They both accomplished everything we put on our preference sheets and even went above and beyond that.

Aaron’s review
A dads greatest moments are when he has his whole family together and they are having fun being together. Ana and Dino gave our family a tremendous gift and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Multiple types of dockings, views and swimming spots. Beautiful days sailing and picturesque settings everywhere we went. Ana gave us family meals we will never forget. Incredible service and cuisine. She even made my birthday special. 10/10!!!!!

Emma gentry
Ana added special treats from the local markets and stores. With fish or pastries.

Marshall
Dino brought great history to our locations. The war stories and history of Croatia gave a unique twist to each spot.

Caroline
Exploring towns and mooring gave a great mix. Seafood seafood seafood which was just what we wanted. Our room was always tidy.

V5722KIkristins BVI

We sailed with George and Ella for six days with our family of six— four teenagers and two adults. The catamaran was great, George and Ella were both wonderful, and the trip was amazing. We knew our kids would love it, but we were a little nervous about working with a crew because they’re active kids and four teenagers can be a lot! Instead, it was the easiest thing we have done in a long time. George and Ella had everything ready for us, every meal was the kids next favorite meal, every stop was the next favorite stop, it was just one great spectacular moment of blissful ease after another. As a parent, that is the ultimate luxury! They made all of our reservations for us and made some great recommendations for stops. Our kids loved the whole experience top to bottom and we did as well. Pure magic. The level of care they offered for each meal was so impressive- Ella had the kids excited for each meal, it was very sweet. They were also very helpful and informative with snorkeling and water sports. The hospitality was unending.

Robertobear BVI

Chartered a 42 Catamaran out of the La Paz Mooring Base. The trip was seamless and amazing. The area is a environmental gem. The waters are pristine and there are many cove to anchor. The Moorings Base Staff was top notch. They could not have been more helpful and were available 24/7 to answer all of our questions. A shout to Daniel (in technical support) who who always responded to our texts within minutes. I would highly recommend chartering out of the Mooring La Paz Base. R Enea

K_from_the_streets Belize

This was our second magical sail with Moorings Belize and it was exceptional! The 4500 was a fantastic boat — modern, spacious (Starlink would be the only improvement I would suggest) and comfortable for our whole family — but honestly, the real highlight was Captain Dion.

From day one Dion made us feel completely at ease. He was patient, kind, endlessly thoughtful and just a genuine pleasure to be around. As both captain and host, he went above and beyond crafting a wonderful 7-day itinerary with calm, beautiful moorings and truly exceptional snorkeling spots. He kept us spoiled with fresh fish every single day and always seemed to know exactly what would make each day special.

By the end of the trip, Dion didn’t feel like our captain anymore, he felt like family. We’re so grateful for the memories he helped create, and we’re already looking forward to sailing with him again on our next trip. Thank you, Dion, for everything!

468RichardH Agana

We have just finished an AMAZING two weeks in Croatia cruising the region between Split and Dubrovnik. We charter a lot so I can credibly say The Moorings is the very best. The staff, equipment and organization are reliably great. Our Skipper for this trip was Miroslav Horvat, a seasoned pro representative of the highest standards. I rate this trip a 10 all around.


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