Elmár SailingReviews of elmarsailing.com

I would like to thank Sergey for an incredible week of sailing training. I honestly didn’t expect it to be so interesting, intensive, and hands-on. All the theory I had studied before suddenly became clear once I started practicing under Sergey’s guidance. He explains everything in a way that just makes sense. Sergey is an extremely reliable captain who inspires complete confidence. Yes, he is strict, and yes, be prepared—he is a demanding instructor. But that’s exactly why you leave the course truly understanding sailing instead of just memorizing theory. I learned far more than I expected and now feel much more confident on the water. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn sailing the right way. Five stars!

I've joined Elmar Sailing for an awesome cruise in Croatia this year. We sailed around the Kornati national park and had an amazing week. In just one week, we experienced flat days perfect for swimming, discovering islands as well as Bora with some rough seas and winds. What a week!

Every trip I join Elmar Sailing is way more than just a trip, It changes my life, I do gain sailing experience, I do make real connections and now I do have a community and also I do find time for reflexion and self grow. I do have really good memories from my last Sicily trip and all the new adventures I lived.

Such a wonderful sailing experience. The captain is the most knowledgeable person about the boat life, boat safety and amazing places to see.

I highly recommend Elmarsailing! I had a wonderful experience in British Virgin Islands and I cannot wait for the next adventure! We explored so many beautiful islands, we saw sharks, turtles, stingrays, fishes of all colors and types. We cooked together and had an amazing time learning from each other. I personally learned a lot about sailing and now I’m planning to continue studying and getting my certification.

Awesome captain dedicated to providing the most pleasant and comfortable experience

I sailed with Elmársailing in the BVI, and it was a very positive experience. This was not my first sailing trip, so I have something to compare it with, and I really liked the way Elmar organizes everything. What stood out to me was the group dynamic. Some people came with friends, some came alone, and some already knew each other from previous trips. I really liked this model. It never felt like a “taxi” style sailing trip where people just show up and get transported around. It felt much more like a community. Elmar chose a very good route and was also open to questions, wishes, and suggestions from the group. He tried to accommodate people whenever possible, which made the trip feel flexible and personal. His communication was professional, and at the same time the atmosphere on board was relaxed. Everyone felt comfortable. No sailing experience is needed, but if you want to learn, there is also space for that, which I appreciated. Overall, a very positive experience all around, and I would definitely recommend it.

That is my go-to sailing company. I've stopped counting times I've sailed with them. Multiple times in Mediterranean Sea, on Caribbean islands, in Brazil... I've tried both yacht and catamaran. I personally prefer catamaran experience as it has more space. Sometimes there was an option to get a cook onboard and it was great! Sergii, the owner of the company, knows how to organise unforgettable vacations. It's a combination of active and tranquil experience on the same trip. Climbing vulcanos, sliding down the waterfall, freediving - that stays in your memory forever. And this is something I was not expecting initially as I assumed sailing was only about the sea. In reality it's 70% water and 30% land activities. I always come back from the vacation with Elmersailing feeling rested, energised, recharged and inspired. Oh, and one more thing. I love that there are two options. You can book a whole boat for you and your friends to enjoy incredible experience together. Or you can travel solo and join other solo travellers or couples on the same boat. This way you get to meet incredible people from all around the world. Many times we were later spending time together, by exploring together the country where we end the trip.