A beach holiday is always a good way to top up your tan, get some relaxation into your schedule and find a place for some delicious ice cream. The coast is beautiful and looking out to the horizon at sunset is one of the most wonderful feelings. But what if the land just isn’t enough adventure for you?

Sailing is one of the most fun active holidays you can imagine. Being on the water gives you the chance to explore more of the coast as well as find more secluded bays for private swimming and snorkelling. Even if you have very little experience or can’t afford to own and moor your own boat, there are all kinds of ways to get the holiday you dream of.

Boat Shares 

Many boat owners don’t use their boats all year round and are willing to offer a share at a reduced rate. This is great because it means that you get access for a certain amount of time each year without having to pay all year round. The downside is that you may not be able to choose which times of year you do get the boat and you may be obliged to pay extra should maintenance costs arise.

A similar idea is joining a Boat Club. This is a website that offers a very similar idea except that instead of paying monthly for a single boat, you get access to the whole portfolio around the USA. You also won’t have to worry about upkeep or maintenance on the boat so you can just relax on your holiday.

Flotilla Holidays 

If you aren’t an experienced sailor but the lure of the sea is too much to bear, a flotilla holiday could be just for you. A flotilla is a group of boats that travel together so even though you will have your own boat and space, you also have a group to support you including professional staff.

Beginners will usually be given a few days of sailing tuition to get them started but if you have a suitable qualification, you will likely be introduced to the boat and then let loose. The idea of the flotilla is that you will all follow roughly the same route around your location. This makes the holiday much more social as you will have people to socialise with too.

Go SCUBA Diving 

Whether you are a huge fan of corals or you want to see shipwrecks, SCUBA diving is one of the most fulfilling activities you can do on holiday. The ocean is largely a mystery to us but given that most sea life lives on the coast (as far as we know!), you can see an incredible amount of what goes on beneath the waves.

When snorkelling isn’t enough, SCUBA diving brings you an immersive experience. This is especially true if you choose a liveaboard boat experience as you will get to travel much further afield than if you were going from a land-based centre.

So what ways are you planning to get on the water this holiday season? Is there a destination that you want to explore or have been to that needs to be on our bucket list? Let us know in the comments below!

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