Intermediate & Advanced
Double Handed and Race Skipper Coaching on Sunfasts (Solent)
United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 31 October - 1 November 2026
1 date in October
£425
One berth, not the whole boat
Sailing Holidays for Solo Travellers
Every trip here is sold one berth at a time, so nobody books the whole boat and you don't need anyone to come with you. You join a skipper and a crew of four to ten, most of whom also came on their own. No experience needed on most trips; the card says which.
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94 trips with confirmed dates, from £170 per person, each sold one berth at a time.
- Advanced4.8
RYA Yachtmaster Prep Course & Exam
United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 2 - 7 November 2026
2 dates in November
£1,150
- Open to all
Croisière Formation FFV dans les Grenadines
Martinique · Caribbean
Next: 7 - 14 November 2026
15 dates in 2026 & 2027
€1,490
- Intermediate & Beginner5.0
RYA Day Skipper Practical
United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 11 - 15 November 2026
8 dates in 2026 & 2027
£795
- Beginner5.0
- Open to all
Sailing the Tropical Trail
Bermuda & U.S. Virgin Islands · Caribbean
Next: 13 - 23 November 2026
1 date in November
$7,550
- Beginner5.0
Coastal Passage: Monterey to San Francisco
United States · Americas
Next: 14 - 14 November 2026
1 date in November
$600
- Open to all4.8
ARC Atlantic Crossing
Spain & St. Lucia · Europe
Next: 18 November - 20 December 2026
1 date in November
£10,000
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Co-Charter: made for going on your own
Co-Charter in the Greek Ionian
A week sailing the Greek islands as one of the crew, not a guest on somebody else's boat. Your own cabin, a flotilla alongside you, and flights from the UK in the price. Come on your own or bring someone.
- Where
- The Greek Ionian
- Cabin
- Your own
What solo sailors ask
Will I be the only one on my own?
No. Most berths on our boats are booked singly. Couples and friends come too, but a crew of strangers is the normal case, and by the second day it isn't one.
Can I have a cabin to myself?
On some trips, for an extra charge; the trip page says when. On Co-Charter in Greece, a cabin of your own is how it works.
Who do I share with?
It depends on the boat. Catamarans and cruising yachts have twin cabins shared with someone of the same sex. Ocean and race boats use sea berths, and you sleep when you're off watch. The trip page says which.
Do I need experience?
Not on most trips. The level is on every card: Beginner, Open to all, Intermediate or Advanced. If a trip asks for more than you have, the trip page says so before you book.
Which kind of trip?
Every one of these takes solo bookings. Choose by how long you have and how much sailing you want.
A week in the sun
Skippered cruising in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. You help sail as much as you want.
- Length
- 5 to 9 days
Learn and qualify
RYA courses with an instructor and a small group of students, from Competent Crew to Day Skipper.
- Length
- 5 days
Miles and passages
Offshore legs from the Channel to the Med to the Atlantic islands. Check which passages meet your Yachtmaster requirements.
- Length
- 5 to 14 days
The big one
Atlantic crossings, the Pacific, Patagonia, Cape Town to St Helena. Join a crew for a longer voyage and settle into life on watch.
- Length
- 2 to 4 weeks
How booking works
Find your trip
Compare the dates, sailing level, boat and what's included.
Ask a sailor
Talk it through with our sailing team if you're unsure about your first solo trip.
Book your berth
Book your place securely. The operator provides the boat and skipper.
Meet your crew
Get the joining details and kit list, then arrive ready to sail.
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A team of sailors who have your back
We will help you pick the right trip and be there if anything unexpected happens.
Every operator vetted
We only list operators we know personally or have been recommended by past customers. All trips are checked before they go live.
Terms published upfront
Cancellation and refund terms shown on every trip page before you pay a deposit.
Talk to a sailor
Our team sail, and they'll tell you honestly what a trip is like and whether it's right for you.
Sailing trip reviews from the boat
Reviews can only be left by sailors who were on the boat.
Trusted by 50,000 sailors
Kirsty Sutherland
August 2026
Great sailing, lovely crew
“Perfect introduction to non-stop ocean sailing, and night watches. We were blessed with plenty of solar/celestial activity, but most of all a professional and friendly crew who were generous with their time and expertise, and very lovely and thoughtful on top.”
Jay Baum
July 2026
An amazing training opportunity at a world-famous racing event
“I'm a resonably experienced club sailor with some racing experience on smaller keelboats. When I realized I would be visiting the south coast during the Round the Island Race, I went looking for a chance to join a crew. I didn't want to over-sell my experience, and finding a new class of boat (for me) and an organizer like Tim (who was looking to make the event a training day in which we would all have a chance to learn and practice our skills) was the perfect fit. With an experienced skipper and a crew with diverse sailing sailing backgrounds, we worked well together and helped each other in our various roles. Tim focused on communication and timing, making sure we knew what to do, and what to do next. Finishing in in the top half of our class was a proud moment considering we all met for the first time at 5am on race day.”
Andrew Buchan
July 2026
Fantastic sail
“Quite simply, it was a fantastic day. Tim was brilliant, as was everyone else on board. It was great to rotate responsibilities throughout the day, giving everyone the chance to experience all aspects of sailing. It was a fantastic way to pick up new sailing tips, build confidence, and have a great deal of fun along the way. I would highly recommend these sails!”
Dan Fullerton
July 2026
RTI 2026
“The day was absolutely brilliant, Tim who organised the event did an exceptional job, Richard the Skipper was a local so knew the Solent like the back of his hand so the boat sailed well at all times, Niomi who ran the bow definitely knew her stuff and when there was a problem sorted promptly so we could still sail competitively. To say none of us as crew had meet before hand everyone got on and did there rolls and helped others out if people where struggling a bit. By the end of the day everyone could do everything and do it well. I would definitely recommend Seatrails as a company. Hopefully I will sail with them again.”
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Solo sailing holidays FAQs
Is 50 too old to start sailing?
No. Many people on our boats are in their fifties and sixties, and plenty of them started in their fifties. Pick a trip marked Beginner or Open to all and tell the skipper it's your first time.
Are there sailing holidays for singles over 60?
Yes, and they don't need a label. Every trip here takes solo bookings. Look for a week in sheltered water, such as the Ionian or the Grenadines, if you'd rather not do night watches.
Can I have a cabin to myself?
On some trips, for an extra charge, and the trip page says when. On Co-Charter in Greece every guest has a cabin of their own, so it suits sailing on your own.
Will I be sharing a cabin?
On cruising yachts and catamarans, usually a twin cabin with someone of the same sex. On ocean and race boats, a sea berth you use when you're off watch. The trip page says which.
How many people will be on board?
Usually four to ten guests, plus the skipper and, on bigger boats, a mate. The trip page gives the boat and its berths.
Will there be other women on board?
Usually. If it matters to you, ask us before you book and we'll check with the operator.
Can I come with a friend and still book single berths?
Yes. Book two berths on the same departure. If you want a cabin together, say so and the operator will try.
Do I need sailing experience?
Not for trips marked Beginner or Open to all, which is most of them. Intermediate and Advanced trips ask for miles or a qualification, and the trip page says what.
Which trips leave from the UK?
RYA courses in the Solent, passages and mile builders from the south coast, and voyages around Scotland. The United Kingdom page lists them all.
What's the best solo sailing holiday in Greece?
A skippered week in the Ionian in May, June or September: flat water, short hops and a different harbour each night.
Can I sail in January?
Yes. January is the Caribbean season: regattas, island-hopping cruises and passages between the islands. The winter sun page lists them.
What does it cost?
From a few hundred pounds for a short course or passage to several thousand for an ocean crossing. Your berth, the skipper and the safety kit are always included; the trip page lists what else is.
Is it safe to join a boat full of strangers?
The operators are vetted by us, the skippers are professionally qualified, and the reviews on each trip are written only by people who were on the boat.
What should I pack?
The operator sends a kit list. A soft bag, deck shoes, and waterproofs on anything north of the Med. Most people bring too much.
Can I keep a record of the trip?
Yes. The free SailTies app logs the miles, the track and the crew, and the miles count toward RYA qualifications.
What if I'm not sure which trip?
Talk to us. We'll ask what you've done and what you want, and tell you which boats suit a first solo trip.
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