Simple, transparent, safe

How SaltWave works

Whether you want to sail or list your boat — the whole process from discovery to departure in four steps.

For Sailors

Find your perfect trip

Find your trip

Browse private charters, shared sailings and day experiences. Filter by destination, dates, boat type and price. Every listing is verified.

Meet the crew

For shared trips, see who's already signed up before you commit. Message the skipper directly, check their reviews and sailing history.

Book securely

Pay through SaltWave. Your money is held safely until departure — no risk of losing funds if the trip is cancelled.

Set sail

Receive your digital charter agreement, join your trip group chat, and show up at the dock. Everything else is handled.

Browse trips

For Boat Owners

Start earning with your boat

List your boat

Create your profile in minutes. Add photos, describe your boat, set your sailing areas and prices. Our team verifies everything within 48h.

Add departures

Set your calendar. Define dates, minimum participants and pricing for each trip. Shared seats, private charters or both — your choice.

Communicate

All guest communication happens inside SaltWave. Group chats, pre-trip questions, last-minute details — one inbox, zero chaos.

Get paid

Funds are released 48 hours after departure via Stripe Connect. You keep 85%. No invoice chasing, no payment processing headaches.

List your boat — it's free

Built for trust

Why sailors trust SaltWave

Verified boats

Every boat and skipper is reviewed by our team before going live.

Legal charter

Digital charter agreement sent to all passengers — legally compliant with Greek maritime law.

Secure payments

Stripe-powered escrow. Funds only released after successful departure.

Honest reviews

Only guests who completed a trip can leave a review. No fake ratings.

Free cancellation

Full refund up to 30 days before departure. Transparent policy for every listing.

Community

Real sailors, real reviews, real crew. We moderate and protect the community.

Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between shared and private charter?

On a shared sailing trip, you book one or more seats — other passengers join the same boat. Perfect for solo travellers or couples who want to meet new people. A private charter means your group books the entire boat for yourselves.

Do I need a sailing license?

No license is needed for shared trips or private crewed charters — the skipper handles everything. For bareboat charters, you'll need a valid sailing license (at least an ICC or national equivalent).

How are payments handled?

You pay through SaltWave at the time of booking. Funds are held securely by Stripe and released to the provider 48 hours after departure. If a trip is cancelled by the provider, you receive a full refund.

What if I need to cancel?

Full refund up to 30 days before departure. 50% refund between 30 and 14 days. No refund within 14 days of departure. Each listing may have its own policy — always check before booking.

Is food included?

It depends on the trip. Most shared sailings provision together — the skipper organises shopping and everyone contributes. This is always stated clearly in the listing.

How does the charter agreement work?

After booking confirmation, SaltWave generates a digital charter contract compliant with Greek maritime law n.4926/2022. All passengers receive a copy and sign digitally before departure.

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