Choosing a private yacht charter in Malta is less about finding a generic boat trip and more about choosing the right amount of time on the water. With Elite Sailing, every charter is private and skippered aboard S/Y Chasing Wind, a 50ft sailing yacht designed for couples, families and groups who want a more personal day at sea.
Start with the right charter format
Elite Sailing currently offers several private charter formats, so the best choice depends on the occasion, how much time you have and the type of sailing experience you want.
- Half-day charter: four hours for a focused private escape.
- Full-day charter: eight hours for more time to relax, swim and shape a flexible itinerary.
- Sunset charter: a four-hour Grand Harbour sailing experience, currently offered from 19:00 to 23:00.
- Overnight charter: a 32-hour private sailing experience for guests who want to sleep onboard.
You can compare the formats and start an enquiry on the private boat charter Malta page.
What a private yacht charter can look like
A private charter gives your group the space to decide what matters most: time in the water, a relaxed sailing day, a sunset occasion or a longer escape. Elite Sailing’s published charter information includes routes and experiences around Comino, Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, as well as Gozo and Grand Harbour sailing.
Routes and swim stops should always be considered with the skipper and shaped around conditions on the day. That flexibility is one of the advantages of a private, skippered sailing experience rather than a fixed large-group excursion.
What is included on board?
Elite Sailing lists a professional skipper, fuel, water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and snorkelling equipment among the standard charter inclusions. Food, drinks, a BBQ and crew upgrades such as a chef or hostess can be discussed as options where appropriate for the charter you are planning.
For overnight guests, S/Y Chasing Wind has four private cabins, three bathrooms and a separate skipper’s cabin, with accommodation for up to eight guests.
Which option suits your occasion?
A half-day charter can suit a shorter private escape. A full day gives more room for swimming and sailing. A sunset charter is a natural choice for couples, celebrations or an evening with friends. An overnight charter gives you the most time on board and the opportunity to enjoy a slower pace after day visitors have left the water.
For more detail on the evening format, see the private sunset charter. If you are considering sleeping onboard, explore the overnight yacht charter.
Plan your private yacht charter in Malta
When you are ready, use the live availability page or message Elite Sailing on WhatsApp to discuss the date, charter format and any requests for your group.
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