A Note from Vincent
I didn't set out to build a company. I found something that felt like freedom — engines off, sails up, open water — and thought: other people need to feel this.
What I quickly realised is that how it's done matters as much as where. I've seen the budget end of sailing holidays from the inside. Volume over quality. Boats full of people who didn't really want to be there. That's not what Naveo is. We stay small by design. I know every anchorage on these routes, which restaurant is worth the walk up the hill, which bay is still quiet by mid-afternoon. That takes time. It's not something you can copy from a brochure.
The six destinations here have all earned their place. Sardinia and Corsica feel completely different from each other — that's exactly the point. The Ionian is gentler than people expect, which makes it perfect for first-timers. The Aeolian Islands have Stromboli erupting at dusk, which you simply don't forget. Croatia has that water clarity that sounds made up until you see it. Turkey rewards patience. The BVI is everything the Caribbean promises and often doesn't deliver.
Food matters here. A lot. Our chef works with local farmers and whatever's fresh that morning. I've had guests on the last day asking if they can take the recipes home. That's how I know the week worked.
I'm living my dream. These trips are how I get to do it — and I want that to come through in how the week feels for you.
Six Curated Routes
Sailing Regions
Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, Croatia, and Turkey all sit within the Mediterranean basin — one of the world's most concentrated sailing regions. Protected anchorages, consistent summer winds, ancient harbours, and UNESCO-listed coastlines within day-sail range of each other. The sailing season runs May through October, peaking in June, July, and September.
The Ionian Sea, off Greece's western coast, is calmer and more forgiving than the Aegean — ideal for first-time sailing holidays and for travellers who want to focus on the experience rather than the conditions. Lefkada and the surrounding Ionian Islands offer dramatic scenery, excellent swimming, and easy passage-making between anchorages.
The British Virgin Islands sit in the heart of the Caribbean's best sailing grounds, offering consistent trade winds, warm clear water, and island-to-island navigation that feels effortless. The BVI is the only destination in the Naveo calendar where swimming is warm year-round and where the light has that particular Caribbean quality. We sail here in late winter — February and March — when European winters are at their worst.
The Ionian Sea — specifically the Lefkada and surrounding Greek islands — offers the gentlest conditions and most protected anchorages in the Mediterranean. It's calm, predictable, and scenically stunning, making it the ideal introduction to sailing holidays.
June and September are generally the best months: warm enough to swim comfortably, less crowded than peak July/August, and with steadier winds. July and August are busier but offer the warmest water and longest days. May and October suit experienced sailors looking for quieter anchorages.
On a Naveo charter, the difference is in the level of curation. We plan the itinerary based on real knowledge of each anchorage — not brochure routes. Meals are prepared fresh on board. We make restaurant reservations at places we actually recommend. And the pace follows what the group needs, not a fixed schedule.
The BVI is one of the most accessible sailing destinations in the world — warm, calm waters, short passages between islands, and outstanding swimming and snorkelling. No sailing experience is required. Most guests arrive having never been on a catamaran and leave wishing they had more time.
Ready to Sail?
Tell us when, where, and who — we'll take it from there.
