Sailwithus

Name

Sailwithus

Legal name

sailwithus GmbH

Website

https://sailwithus.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel and tourism - sailing vacations

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabin Charters & Shared Yacht Trips (THAEADAH), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG), Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Sailing vacations
• Yacht charters
• Sailing training courses
• Skipper training
• Boat holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Package Tour Revenue: All-inclusive sailing vacation packages including yacht rental, professional skipper, bedding, towels, dinghy with outboard motor, navigation equipment, end cleaning, security certificate, insolvency insurance, and nautical mile confirmation. Revenue is generated through per-person pricing for group sailing trips.
2. Training Courses: SKS (Sportküstenschifferschein) training cruises, skipper training, and regatta training with practical exam preparation. Revenue from course fees in addition to standard package pricing.
3. Provisioning and Extras: Bordkasse (crew kitty) of approximately 200-300 EUR per person covers provisions, harbor fees, fuel, and excursions. Optional extras include Early Check-in, Grill, SUP, and pet-friendly cleaning fees of 200-300 EUR.
4. Private Yacht Charters: Exclusive yacht rentals for private groups with dedicated skipper. Revenue based on yacht size (3-6 cabins) and destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sailwithus (sailwithus GmbH) sells all-inclusive sailing vacations where guests join a yacht with a German-speaking professional skipper, including yacht rental, bedding, towels, dinghy with outboard motor, navigation equipment, end cleaning, security certificate, and insolvency insurance. Beyond shared group sailing trips (Mitsegeln) it offers private yacht charters (3-6 cabin monohulls and catamarans), sailing certification training (SKS, skipper, regatta, maneuver), specialty themed cruises (Green Ahoi sustainability, Yoga, Gourmet, Leadership), and a worry-free insurance add-on (Sorglospaket) and crew merchandise. Customers pay per-person package prices starting at €599 for 7 days, plus a Bordkasse of €200-300 for provisions and operating costs.

Product overview

Sailwithus operates as a sailing vacation platform offering shared sailing trips (Mitsegeln) with experienced skippers and private yacht charters across global sailing destinations. The core product portfolio includes: (1) shared group sailing experiences with categorized offerings for young adults (Youngline), students, adults over 40 (Forever Young), and families; (2) professional sailing training including SKS certification prep, skipper training, and maneuver training; (3) specialty cruises such as Green Ahoi eco-trips, yoga cruises, gourmet cruises, and leadership sailing; and (4) private yacht charters in monohull (3-6 cabin) and catamaran configurations. All trips include German-speaking skippers, modern yachts, safety equipment, and flexible routing. The company also offers add-on services including a worry-free damage protection package and crew merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mitsegeln (Shared Sailing Trips) Group sailing vacations aboard 3-6 cabin yachts and catamarans with a German-speaking professional skipper, including yacht rental, bedding, towels, dinghy with outboard, navigation equipment, end cleaning, security certificate, and insolvency insurance. Routing is flexible based on weather and crew preferences; no sailing experience is required. Targeted at adult leisure travelers.
• Private Yacht Charters Exclusive yacht rental for private groups with a dedicated skipper providing full control over route, activities, and catering. Available in monohull (3-6 cabins) and catamaran configurations across destinations including Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Turkey, Germany, Caribbean, Thailand, and Seychelles. Pricing varies by yacht size and destination, with a €300 summer discount via the 'Yacht' promo code in Greece and Croatia.
• Youngline (20-39) Sailing Trips Group sailing trips specifically for young adults aged 20-39 combining sailing with adventure, social activities, and meeting new people. Self-catering format with a skipper; also available in a catamaran version. Starting price €690 per person.
• Studententörn (Student Cruise) Budget-friendly sailing trips designed for students and trainees during semester breaks, combining sailing with a community atmosphere and relaxation.
• Forever Young (40+) Sailing Trips Sailing trips for adults aged 40+ seeking adventure and new experiences in a relaxed, age-appropriate atmosphere, with a like-minded traveler base. Available in monohull and catamaran versions.
• Familientörn (Family Cruise) Sailing vacations designed for families with children ages 2-17, offering sailing adventures and family-friendly activities suitable for all ages, with other families on board.
• SKS Törn (Sailing Certification Trip) Training cruises preparing participants for the practical SKS (Sportküstenschifferschein) sailing certification exam, including technical briefings, man-overboard drills, navigation, and weather training. Conducted under DSV sailing license regulations with DMYV certified examiners administering the practical exam.
• Skippertraining (Skipper Training) Intensive training cruises teaching participants to safely command a yacht, focused on maneuvers, navigation, weather knowledge, and safety procedures.
• Regattatraining (Regatta Training) Training cruises focused on competitive sailing techniques and racing strategies for participants interested in regatta-level performance.
• Manövertraining (Maneuver Training) Targeted training cruises focused on sailing maneuvers including docking, undocking, stopping, and turning in confined spaces.
• Green Ahoi (Plastic Trip) Eco-focused sailing trip emphasizing sustainability with beach cleanups, plastic-free products, waste avoidance, and environmentally conscious behavior while sailing. Featured by ADAC.
• Yoga Törn (Yoga Cruise) Combined sailing and yoga vacation with daily yoga and relaxation sessions on deck led by a dedicated yoga instructor; suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
• Gourmet Törn (Gourmet Cruise) Sailing trip focused on culinary experiences and gourmet dining, often featuring local specialties and restaurant visits during the cruise.
• Meilentörn (Mile Trip) Sailing trips for accumulating nautical miles toward SKS, SSS, and SHS sailing certifications, with official mileage confirmation (Meilenbuch) provided.
• Leadership Sailing Sailing trips focused on leadership development and team-building skills while at sea, combining sailing experience with leadership training activities.
• Crew-Shop (Merchandise) Online merchandise shop selling sailwithus crew wear and nautical memorabilia, including the Meilenbuch mileage logbook, accessed via merch.sailwithus.de.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 star average rating from 2,258 Google reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bootsschule1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner boat school for SBF-See (Sportbootführerschein See) theory exam preparation. Customers can complete their theory exam through Bootsschule1 before attending practical SKS training with sailwithus. Referral partnership with UTM parameters for tracking.
• DSV e.V. (German Sailing Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programs conducted according to DSV sailing license regulations. SKS and other certifications administered by DSV examiners.
• DMYV e.V. (German Motor Yacht Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical exams for sport boat licenses administered by DMYV certified examiners.
• Local Yacht Charter CompaniescoreOthersPartnerships with local yacht charter companies in sailing destinations (Croatia, Greece, Italy, etc.) for yacht provision and maintenance services.
• SpeickminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNatural cosmetics brand partnership for eco-friendly sunscreen products featured in sailing vacations. Co-branded content marketing.
• ExploreWithUs / TravelifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable tourism certification and marketing partnership for environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nautic-Travel: DACH sailing holiday specialist offering bareboat, skippered and cabin-charter sailing vacations across global destinations. Operates with similar model of bundling yacht + skipper for German-speaking customers.
• InterYacht: German sailing charter platform offering yacht charter, sailing holidays and skippered cruises across Mediterranean destinations. Directly comparable to Sailwithus on product (charter + skipper service), customer base (DACH) and distribution model.
• MedSailors: UK-based operator of group sailing holidays for 20-39 year-olds in the Mediterranean. Closely matches Sailwithus' Youngline product positioning and group-skippered-trip model, with a parallel younger-adult social-travel angle.
• Segelreisen: German specialist sailing holiday operator offering cabin charters, flotilla sailing and skippered trips in Mediterranean and Caribbean waters. Closely matches Sailwithus' Mitsegeln shared sailing product and DACH customer orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Sunsail: Established global yacht charter brand (part of Travelopia) offering sailing vacations, flotillas and skippered charters. Comparable on product scope and Mediterranean focus but at much larger scale with owned fleet assets.
• Dream Yacht Charter: Large global yacht charter operator with owned fleet across the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific. Competes with Sailwithus on skippered charters in exotic destinations such as the Seychelles, Thailand and the Caribbean.
• The Moorings: Global yacht charter incumbent operating owned fleets in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and South Pacific. Overlaps with Sailwithus on skippered and bareboat charters but operates at significantly larger scale with proprietary inventory.

Emerging players

• Sailogy: Online yacht charter marketplace connecting travelers to bareboat and skippered charters globally. Competes with Sailwithus on yacht-charter demand but is marketplace-style rather than a curated sailing-vacation operator.
• Yachtico: Yacht charter booking platform headquartered in Germany, aggregating yacht offerings across the Mediterranean. Comparable to Sailwithus on charter-broker model and DACH presence but with marketplace rather than curated-community positioning.
• BookaSailing: Online marketplace aggregating sailing experiences, day sails, and skippered charters worldwide. Comparable to Sailwithus on the sailing-experiences category but with marketplace rather than curated-community brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN0yeeNop6cCOujpiUrajtQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sailwithus.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sailwithus-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/sailwithus.de
• TikToktiktok.com/@sailwithus.de

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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