Yacht Week Arvostelua 608

Shout out to Simon and Juan - the dream skipper and host combo!

This was in my bucket list since I was 18. I’m 30 now and I’m SO glad I checked it! This was a once in a lifetime experience ❤️

Really well organised, fantastic parties, beautiful locations and the yacht week crew were fantastic. Our skipper Matija and our host Matea were both amazing. Already looking at planning next year.

Don't go on Yacht Week unless you're prepared for infinite core memories. I assure you, you'll never forget the parties thrown, people met, sights seen and magic experienced.

I write this with two Yacht Weeks under my belt (Croatia '23, Greece '24) with plans for Sardinia next year. We booked Croatia with one boat, Greece with two boats, and I suspect we'll ultimately book three for Sardinia.

The primary (and most obvious) draw of Yacht Week is its ease. Those who have planned group trips know what a pain in the a** it is to research, organize, orchestrate, collect money, etc. and hopefully have your friendships unscathed along the way. With Yacht Week, you effectively show up, and your next meal, activity, destination, memory and more is set for you. This allows you to truly live in the moment and take it all in. I equate it to getting married without a wedding planner/day-of-coordinator. If you try to manage your wedding while you're getting married, what are you missing? Same principle here.

Another key benefit of Yacht Week is that it allows you to travel to exotic locations that are more conducive to boat travel. The BVIs (another Yacht Week route) is an excellent example. I bare-boated with a friend group about 18 months ago, and we were able to travel from remote island to remote island by casting off our mooring ball and making our way to the next small island. No hotel check-in and check-out or concerns over ferry times - another huge pain plaguing traditional travel. Greece's Hydra is another great example. The island doesn't even allow cars (only donkeys); there's no way we could have experienced this island (the group's favorite!) outside of Yacht Week. Boat travel is the best travel =D

The last (and arguably most important) Yacht Week component to mention is its crew. In Croatia, our boat had a wonderful time with our skipper (Kayla) and our host (Mia). In Greece, we were blown away further with our skipper (route manager, Jake) and our host (lead host, BB). To illustrate this, I'll turn to my formal Yacht Week reviews submitted to the company:

JAKE, SKIPPER: "There is no one better on this earth than Jake. He is insanely talented and supremely safe, yet wildly fun and hilarious. He 100 percent completed our boat and complemented our group beautifully. We look forward to staying friends with Jake and traveling the world with him. Whatever you're paying him, give this man a raise."

BB, HOST: "BB was a godsend. I don't know how she did it, but her menu, timing, vibe, everything was precisely what we wanted and needed at that time. Her cooking was truly unreal. As with our skipper, we look forward to staying friends and hopefully hosting her out here stateside on her next visit. Thank you, BB!"

In conclusion, do a Yacht Week. I'd be shocked if it's your last. You'll bond with your friends like you can't imagine, make new friends who share your exact interests and will travel elsewhere with you, and you'll be back here writing this same review when it's all done. Do. It.

*My friend Thomas met his longtime girlfriend Vanessa on last year's Croatia Yacht Week, and she joined us on this year's Greece Yacht Week. They're moving in together this summer. It's as adorable as it sounds. (Seriously. Do. It.)

Yacht week was quite literally the best week of my life. We did the first Croatia route in from May 25-31, 2024 and got the Premium Catamaran. HIGHLY recommend our host Maia who cooked the most amazing food. We also got really lucky with our skipper Ivor. I loved the itinerary even though it was jam packed because it took all the stress off of a bunch of drunk hooligans who would not know where to go or how to get there unless we were literally chaperoned lol. Overall 1000/10 trip. I think the value is really there when you experience what you get to do for an entire week. Paying for 90% of a vacation in advance means it's basically free anyway ;) #girlmath Croatia was really beautiful, and we were on the water a good amount and got to see so many cool destinations. It was truly a unique and "is this real life" type of experience that I am proud to have shared with the other amazing humans we met along the way. My group loved it so much we want to make it an annual thing, but trying out different routes each year. If you're on the fence, just BOOK THE TRIP. You won't regret it.

The management and our personal skipper and host made this trip unforgettable. It’s so nice to truly feel like you’re on vacation and turn your brain off. Bozo and Nela were both Fantastic and I can’t recommend them enough. I’ve done this week twice now and it exceeded my expectations both times.

Yacht Week Croatia was easily a 1000/10 and was one of the best experiences of my life! The parties and venues were beautiful and so much fun and the entire trip was so well organized! Our skipper, Marin and host, Kelsey did an incredible job and we couldn’t have asked for a better crew!! I will definitely be back!

Yacht week was an incredible experience. Had a great mix of seeing the incredible country of Croatia combined with fun!! Our skipper Stu was AMAZING and you must must get a host.

Recently did yacht week x drumcode and can safely one of the best weeks of my life. Met some incredible people and each day was completely unique, mind blowing stuff. Our skipper was Charis and she was an absolute superstar and made every day smooth sailing! Thank you Yacht Week and Drumcode from the Irish crew! ❤️🇮🇪⛵️

TYW is the best week of my life!! It feels like a dream. My experience was even better than the photos they advertise, the venues are so beautiful and it’s so much fun having time to explore new towns. Love getting to meet so many people at the private events and getting to see them all week to build friendships. Everyone has such an open mindset and positive vibes all week. TYW is also great at rearranging plans for weather etc if needed. Can’t wait to do it again!

Yachtweek x Drumcode, the best week ever! Surrounded by beautiful people, we had the best experiences that cannot be described in words! You have to experience it yourself. For sure made friends for life.

100/10 recommend The Yacht Week if you want to experience the best time of your life and make memories that will last a lifetime! Each location is unique in its own and will leave you wanting to another one after each week!

I've done two trips with Yacht Week and am already looking forward to my next one! I was a lead booker for this trip, which was honestly a lot of work. There's a lot of coordinating and planning that needs to be done beforehand, but once we are on the boat, the host, skipper and event staff have everything covered. It was the perfect break from reality and such a carefree vacation. The boat, meals, events, music, EVERYTHING was incredible! I can not wait for my next trip!

One of the best weeks of my life! I would highly recommend doing this trip. I was a solo traveler and loved everyone on my catamaran including the host and skipper. I will be back! Looking for my next booking already!

The only word to describe Yacht Week is: INCREDIBLE!

Amazing people, both staff and guests, top class organization, and the most beautiful party sites/venues!

Everything was perfect and it’s really hard to describe the experience in words. 10/10 would do again and recommend to anyone who loves to have a great time and meet new people.

Thank you Yacht Week for an unforgettable week!

Yacht Week what a blast! It was hands down the best holiday! The views were breathtaking, the vibes were top-notch, and the boat was beyond amazing – so much space! Huge shoutout to the skippers who really made a difference to our experience.

I'm already counting down the days til next year! 100% recommend!

Had a great time in Greece! The staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable, the boats were very clean and well maintained, all of which ensured I had the best week. Can’t wait to go again next year

Couldn't recommend Yacht Week more (so much that I'm writing a review and I never do this).
Went to Greece and have thought about it every day since, thank so much to the best crew and the best country.

Amazing experience! Couldn’t fault it - cannot wait to book again!

It was just the absolute best time. Amazing people, food, location, yacht, skippers and organisation. Everything was epic. I think I'm now addicted.