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KnotAWeek

How it works

From choosing a week to stepping off the boat: how a KnotAWeek week works, start to finish.

How a KnotAWeek week works, start to finish

  1. Step 1

    Choose your week

    Pick a cruise and a Saturday-to-Saturday week in July or August. Browse by theme, or see every date on the cruises page.

  2. Step 2

    Choose how you sail

    Book a cabin for yourself, a cabin for you and a friend, or the whole boat for your own group.

  3. Step 3

    Request your place

    Send a booking request — it's free and there's no payment yet. We check availability and confirm by email, holding your cabin for 72 hours while you pay your first instalment through a secure link.

  4. Step 4

    Meet your crew

    Every booking joins a pre-trip WhatsApp group, so you meet your crewmates before you fly.

  5. Step 5

    Fly in and check in

    Check in at Alimos Marina on the Saturday; we aim to set sail in the early evening. The arrival guide has the times and what to bring.

  6. Step 6

    Sail and explore

    Mornings for swimming, an afternoon sail to the next anchorage, evenings ashore or on deck. Your skipper sets the exact plan each day, and every cruise page has a sample itinerary.

  7. Step 7

    Disembark

    Back at Alimos Marina at the end of the week. Your skipper settles the security deposit and shares out what's left in the Cash Pouch before you go.

Every boat has a professional skipper. A host, half board and air conditioning come with our Premium and Custom boats. You're a guest on this trip, not crew.

Dig deeper

What's included

The line between your booking price and what's paid separately.
Read more: What's included

Costs paid on board

The security deposit and the Cash Pouch, with the amounts.
Read more: Costs paid on board

Our boats

Catamarans and monohulls, Classic and Premium, and what each includes.
See the boats: Our boats

Questions

Do I need sailing experience?

No. A licensed skipper sails the boat; you just enjoy the week.

What should I pack?

Light, quick-dry clothing, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a reusable water bottle and a light jacket for the evenings. Our packing list has the details.

Is there Wi-Fi or air conditioning on board?

There is no Wi-Fi on board, except a shared mobile hotspot on the Working nomad week. Air conditioning comes with Premium and Custom boats.

What if I'm prone to seasickness?

Tell your skipper in advance. Anchorages are chosen for calm water.

Ready to pick your week?

No payment until we confirm your place.

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