Our favourite luxury sailing trips and cruises in Europe

With its enchanting coastlines, serene waterways and picturesque waterside towns, exploring Europe by boat is one of the best ways to see this diverse continent. A luxury European sailing trip with Lightfoot Travel combines discovery and adventure with the comfort and relaxation of a deluxe hotel.

Cruise the Mediterranean Sea with Alexa Mediterranean. Explore the ancient treasures of Greece and Italy, dine on exquisite cuisine complemented with European wines, and relax with on-board yoga and meditation.

Take your kids on an exciting escapade with Crossing the Sea, who specialise in luxury family sailing trips in Greece. Alternatively, charter a private Mediterranean yacht and choose your own adventure – perhaps the islands of Croatia or Monaco, the epitome of glamorous yachting.

Europe’s rivers take you into the heart of the continent to discover more iconic destinations. Glide past grand chateaux, rolling fields of lavender and renowned vineyards on a Belmond river barge in France.