At Sabbatical Charter, our story is one of adventure, perseverance, and a love for the cruising lifestyle. What began as a dream to share the beauty of sailing with others has grown into a unique charter experience unlike any other.

How It All Started
Our founders, Dasha and Tomaz, didn’t follow a traditional path. Tomaz, a lifelong sailor, captain, and kiteboarding enthusiast, built his navigational skills in the challenging waters of the Adriatic Sea. Dasha’s journey started with a passion for travel and international experiences, leading her to degrees in macroeconomics and a successful career in marketing. Their worlds collided aboard a friend’s sailing boat, and soon, the idea for shared sailing adventures was born.

A New Kind of Sailing Experience
The couple’s early success led to the creation of a crew-operated sailing business offering unforgettable kiteboarding and sailing experiences in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Greece. But it wasn’t without its challenges. COVID-19 changed everything. It tested their resilience and also revealed something extraordinary: the unique beauty and freedom of the cruising lifestyle.

With two boats and four young children, they sailed across the Atlantic not once but twice. These transatlantic journeys, combined with their experience of life on the water, became a turning point. They realized that the cruising lifestyle isn’t just a vacation — it’s a way of life.

Why Sabbatical Charter?
Faced with the difficult decision to sell their yacht or offer it for long-term rental, they asked a simple question: “Why not do both?” From this idea, Sabbatical Charter was born. We now offer clients the chance to experience the cruising lifestyle without the full commitment of boat ownership. But that’s not all. If you fall in love with the lifestyle (and the yacht), you have the option to purchase the boat after the charter ends, with the amount you’ve already paid for the charter recognized toward the purchase price.

What Makes Us Different?

• Affordable Long-Term Charters – Our long-term rental rates are among the best in the industry. We want people to experience cruising life at a price that makes sense.
• Liveaboard-Ready Yachts – Our yachts are equipped for full-time living, with large water tanks, inverter-driven watermakers, and solar power systems for off-grid independence.
• Try Before You Buy – Fall in love with the yacht? You can buy it at the end of your charter, with all previously paid charter fees recognized as part of the purchase price.
• Roots in Adventure – We don’t just operate charters — we live them. With over 30 years of experience, countless crossings, and the lessons learned from running a crewed sailing business, we offer you more than just a boat — we offer you a chance to embrace a new way of life.

Our Philosophy
At Sabbatical Charter, we believe sailing should be about freedom, adventure, and simplicity. Our approach eliminates the headaches of boat ownership — no paperwork, no maintenance, no resale stress. All you have to do is set sail.

Live the lifestyle. Love the boat. Own it if you’re ready.
Sail Smarter. Not Harder.