Cabin cruising, the nautical tourism trend for 2024

The search for exclusive experiences on the part of nautical tourists who plan to enjoy their holidays at sea in 2024 is driving the creativity of boat rental agencies to offer seductive proposals.

In addition to this predilection for increasingly personalized plans, there is a greater predisposition to early booking, early reservations that offer more competitive rates and a greater availability of boats to choose the one that best suits the personal needs of each client. 

These are the main forecasts revealed in the analysis of trends in yacht charter in Spain in 2024 by Globesailor, an agency specializing in yacht charter and customized cruises, and which was already announced in its Report on yacht charter in Spain 2023.

Undoubtedly, travel has become more expensive for everyone, especially from 2023 onwards, and boat chartering as a holiday plan is no stranger to this. But there are formulas that are very interesting so as not to give up these more personalized trips on board of different types and models and in small groups. 

This is the Cabin Cruise, a very attractive proposal for holidays at sea that Globesailor offers for crossings of a week or more, reserving a cabin on board luxury catamarans or traditional schooners. 

It is a perfect option to share the sailing experience with a small group - no more than 10 people - which makes for a friendly atmosphere on board among people with similar tastes and, at the same time, with the privacy of having your own space for relaxation.

Under this formula, whose bookings among Spanish nautical tourists have grown by 8%, the client only has to relax and enjoy themselves, as everything else is organized by the agency. On board, a professional skipper is in charge of the navigation and the crew is in charge of preparing the meals and the crew on board. 

These cruises can also be themed with complementary activities, for kite-surfing, diving or hiking enthusiasts, among others.  

The Mediterranean, with Italy, Croatia, Spain and Greece among the top destinations, will continue to be a paradise for Spanish nautical tourists who spend their holidays at sea on the most exclusive boats.