{
  "what_it_is": "7-day sailing itineraries for charter destinations: the same answer as https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/ . Per route: day-by-day stops with coordinates, straight-line leg distances (our calculation), marina tariffs and fees where an official list exists, park rules, weather by month, best months, gaps and sources: api_url.",
  "checked": "2026-10-29",
  "status_legend": {
    "official": "Read in an official text: government, park or port authority, or an operator's own published price list.",
    "secondary": "From a newspaper, NGO, guide, charter company or community map; not official.",
    "not_verified": "We could not confirm it. We leave it open rather than guess, and never add it to a total."
  },
  "distance_method": "Great-circle distance between OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) coordinates, Earth radius 6,371.0088 km, 1 nm = 1.852 km. Straight lines: the sailed distance is longer.",
  "routes": [
    {
      "id": "croatia",
      "destination": "croatia",
      "route_label": "from Split",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Croatia from Split starts and ends in Split and goes Split → Šolta (Maslinica) → Vis → Hvar (Pakleni Islands) → Korčula → Brač (Milna) → Split: 6 legs and about 128 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best month for it is September, when the mean wind at Split is 7 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); ACI Marina Split publishes a daily berth of €190 in July and August for a boat up to 13 m, and doubles it for catamarans (€380 on weekdays, our arithmetic).",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 128.1,
      "best_months": [
        "September"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/croatia/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/croatia.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=croatia&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "croatia-dubrovnik",
      "destination": "croatia",
      "route_label": "from Dubrovnik",
      "answer": "A popular 7-day sailing itinerary in Croatia from Dubrovnik starts and ends in Dubrovnik and goes Dubrovnik → Mljet (Okuklje) → Mljet (Polače) → Lastovo (Zaklopatica) → Korčula → Mljet (Sobra) → Šipan (Šipanska Luka) → Dubrovnik: 7 legs and about 120 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best month for it is September, when the mean wind at Dubrovnik is 7 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); boats pay a Mljet National Park ticket of €100 a day for an 11–17.99 m vessel from June to September (€50 the rest of the year, bought at the park).",
      "legs": 7,
      "total_distance_nm": 119.9,
      "best_months": [
        "September"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/croatia-dubrovnik/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/croatia-dubrovnik.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=croatia&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "greece",
      "destination": "greece",
      "route_label": "the Ionian from Lefkada",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Greece in the Ionian, from Lefkada starts and ends in Lefkada and goes Lefkada → Meganisi → Kalamos → Kastos → Ithaca (Kioni) → Kefalonia (Fiskardo) → Lefkada: 6 legs and about 61 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are September and October, when the mean wind at Lefkada is 6 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); we could not verify any official mooring or quay fee on this route, so ask your base what to budget.",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 60.6,
      "best_months": [
        "September",
        "October"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/greece/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/greece.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=greece&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "greece-cyclades",
      "destination": "greece",
      "route_label": "the Cyclades from Lavrio",
      "answer": "A popular 7-day sailing itinerary in Greece in the Cyclades, from Lavrio starts and ends in Lavrio and goes Lavrio → Kea (Otzias Bay) → Kythnos (Loutra) → Serifos (Livadi) → Sifnos (Kamares) → Antiparos → Syros (Finikas) → Lavrio: 7 legs and about 145 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are September and October, when the mean wind at Ermoupoli, Syros is 12–13 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); we have no official source on the summer meltemi, so check the forecast before the longer legs.",
      "legs": 7,
      "total_distance_nm": 145.1,
      "best_months": [
        "September",
        "October"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/greece-cyclades/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/greece-cyclades.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=greece&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "bvi",
      "destination": "bvi",
      "route_label": "from Tortola",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in the British Virgin Islands starts and ends in Road Town, Tortola and goes Road Town, Tortola → Norman Island (The Bight) → Cooper Island → Virgin Gorda (The Baths, North Sound) → Anegada → Jost Van Dyke → Road Town, Tortola: 6 legs and about 70 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are December, January and May, when the mean wind at Road Town, Tortola is 12–13 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data), outside the hurricane season; National Parks Trust moorings at marine parks such as The Baths are day-use only, with a 90-minute limit.",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 70.2,
      "best_months": [
        "January",
        "May",
        "December"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/bvi/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/bvi.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=bvi&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "bahamas",
      "destination": "bahamas",
      "route_label": "the Abacos",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in the Bahamas in the Abacos starts and ends in Marsh Harbour and goes Marsh Harbour → Hope Town (Elbow Cay) → Man-O-War Cay → Great Guana Cay → Green Turtle Cay → Marsh Harbour: 5 legs and about 50 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are December, January and May, when the mean wind at Marsh Harbour, Abaco is 10–12 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data), outside the hurricane season; the route falls in the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November (NOAA), and we could not verify any mooring fee on it.",
      "legs": 5,
      "total_distance_nm": 50.5,
      "best_months": [
        "January",
        "May",
        "December"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/bahamas/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/bahamas.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=bahamas&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "turkey",
      "destination": "turkey",
      "route_label": "from Göcek",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Turkey from Göcek starts and ends in Göcek and goes Göcek → Göcek islands (Yassıca) → Fethiye → Gemiler Island → Ekincik → Kapı Creek → Göcek: 6 legs and about 74 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best month for it is June, when the mean wind at Göcek is 6 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); from 2026 yachts may not anchor in Göcek's designated buoy zones and must book paid buoys, according to a trade magazine (prices not published when it ran).",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 74.2,
      "best_months": [
        "June"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/turkey/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/turkey.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=turkey&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "italy",
      "destination": "italy",
      "route_label": "north Sardinia and Bonifacio",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Italy in north Sardinia starts and ends in Portisco and goes Portisco → Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo) → La Maddalena → Caprera → Bonifacio (Corsica) → Budelli / Santa Maria → Portisco: 6 legs and about 61 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best month for it is September, when the mean wind at Portisco, Sardinia is 8 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); from 1 June to 30 September La Maddalena allows anchoring only on sand or mud, according to a news report on the harbour office's ordinance.",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 60.6,
      "best_months": [
        "September"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/italy/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/italy.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=italy&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "balearics",
      "destination": "balearics",
      "route_label": "Ibiza and Formentera",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in the Balearic Islands around Ibiza and Formentera starts and ends in Ibiza Town and goes Ibiza Town → Formentera (Ses Illetes) → Espalmador → Cala d'Hort (Es Vedrà) → Sant Antoni → Portinatx → Ibiza Town: 6 legs and about 58 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are September and October, when the mean wind at Ibiza Town is 8–9 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data); the Balearic Posidonia decree bans anchoring on Posidonia seagrass, so anchor on sand or use a buoy.",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 58.1,
      "best_months": [
        "September",
        "October"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/balearics/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/balearics.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=ibiza&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "thailand",
      "destination": "thailand",
      "route_label": "from Phuket",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Thailand from Phuket starts and ends in Ao Chalong and goes Ao Chalong → Koh Phi Phi → Railay (Krabi) → Koh Hong → Phang Nga Bay → Koh Yao Noi → Ao Chalong: 6 legs and about 110 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules we name no best months, because we have no monsoon rule yet; the mean wind at Ao Chalong, Phuket is 5–8 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data) across the year; most anchorages have mooring buoys and damaging coral is a criminal offence, according to a marine guide (no official Thai page found).",
      "legs": 6,
      "total_distance_nm": 110.3,
      "best_months": null,
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/thailand/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/thailand.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=thailand&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "french-polynesia",
      "destination": "french-polynesia",
      "route_label": "the Leeward Islands",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in French Polynesia in the Leeward Islands starts and ends in Raiatea (Uturoa) and goes Raiatea (Uturoa) → Taha'a → Bora Bora → Taha'a (west coral garden) → Huahine → Raiatea (Uturoa): 5 legs and about 90 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are May, June and October, when the mean wind at Raiatea is 10–11 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data), in the dry season; in Bora Bora's lagoon decked boats may anchor only in authorised zones (DPAM, 2020).",
      "legs": 5,
      "total_distance_nm": 90.2,
      "best_months": [
        "May",
        "June",
        "October"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/french-polynesia/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/french-polynesia.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=french-polynesia&pos=api"
    },
    {
      "id": "belize",
      "destination": "belize",
      "route_label": "from Placencia",
      "answer": "A classic 7-day sailing itinerary in Belize from Placencia starts and ends in Placencia and goes Placencia → Laughing Bird Caye National Park → Ranguana Caye → South Water Caye → Tobacco Caye → Placencia: 5 legs and about 81 nautical miles in straight lines between the stops (our calculation; you will sail further). By our rules the best months for it are December, January and May, when the mean wind at Placencia is 9 knots (our calculation from NASA POWER data), outside the hurricane season; the route falls in the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November (NOAA), and we could not verify the park fees on it.",
      "legs": 5,
      "total_distance_nm": 81.2,
      "best_months": [
        "January",
        "May",
        "December"
      ],
      "canonical_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/itineraries/belize/",
      "api_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/api/itineraries/belize.json",
      "book_url": "https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=belize&pos=api"
    }
  ],
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}