The Journal
Operational thinking for charter fleet professionals. Monitoring, maintenance, and the business of sailing.
Advertised weekly charter prices for October and November 2026, 2,412 boats across Greece: Athens vs the Ionian vs the Cyclades, monohull vs catamaran, price by length, and how late the Greek season runs.
Advertised weekly charter prices for October and November 2026, 507 boats on Turkey's coast: monohull vs catamaran, price by length, why Turkey is the most booked market in the Mediterranean, and how long its season runs.
Data from 7,789 listed charter boats: the share of upcoming weeks advertised below list price rose from 21% to 42% in late September. Prices, booking levels and discounts by country and region.
Everything charter fleet operators need to know about Croatia's e-Crew system — required fields, submission deadlines, tourist tax, and how to stop chasing spreadsheets before every charter.
A practical guide to choosing fleet management software for charter boat operators. Compare spreadsheets vs purpose-built platforms, key features to evaluate, and how to migrate without disrupting your season.
Practical strategies for reducing charter yacht insurance premiums. Understand what underwriters evaluate, how fleet monitoring data strengthens your position, and which risk factors you can actually control.
