What Is a Flotilla? Complete Guide to Group Sailing & Yacht Charter Vacations

👉 Learn more or join a NauticEd flotilla: https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-vacations Thinking about a flotilla sailing vacation or a group yacht charter but not sure how it works? In this video, we explain what a flotilla is, who it’s for, and the two main ways to join a NauticEd flotilla—either by the cabin or by chartering your own yacht. You’ll learn how flotillas give new skippers a built-in safety net and experienced sailors a fun, social group experience with a local expert leading the way. We also cover typical flotilla destinations like the BVI, Greece (Ionian & Saronic), and Croatia, plus when we run these trips and what’s usually included. Whether you’re a new sailor, experienced skipper, family, group of friends, solo traveler, or couple, this flotilla guide will help you decide if a group sailing vacation is right for you. In this video we cover: - What a flotilla is and how it works - Key benefits of flotilla yacht charters - Requirements to skipper your own boat on a flotilla - By-the-cabin vs. by-the-yacht flotilla options - Where and when NauticEd runs flotillas - How NauticEd can help you plan a yacht charter even if dates don’t match a scheduled flotilla 00:00 - What Is a Flotilla Sailing Vacation? 00:18 - Who Flotilla Yacht Charters Are Perfect For 00:38 - Why Join a Flotilla vs Going Solo 00:55 - Skipper Requirements for Flotilla Yacht Charters 01:45 - Planning for a Flotilla 02:06 - Two Ways to Join: By the Cabin vs By the Yacht 02:31 - What’s Included on a Flotilla 03:10 - Destinations: BVI, Greece, Croatia & More 03:40 - Best Time of Year for Flotilla Sailing (Shoulder Seasons) 04:03 - If Flotilla Dates Don’t Fit: Custom Yacht Charter Help 04:16 - Is a Flotilla Sailing Trip Right for You? #sailing #bareboatcharter #boating #flotilla #sailor #yachtcharter #chartering