How do we make our sailing trips sustainable?
Sustainable tourism has been at the core of our mission since day one. This cause is deeply personal to our founder Carl. As a father of two, he wants to show his children a world as pristine and beautiful as the one he enjoys today. He lives by these values in his personal life too, swapping the family car for a bicycle that he rides to work every day, rain or shine. Nachhaltiger Wassertourismus bedeutet für uns, unvergessliche Erlebnisse auf dem Wasser mit aktivem Umweltschutz zu verbinden. Der Tourismussektor ist eine der größten Branchen der Welt – und damit kommt auch eine große Verantwortung. Plastikverschmutzung, insbesondere an Stränden und Buchten, beeinträchtigt nicht nur die Attraktivität der Reiseziele, sondern auch das gesamte Ökosystem. Dies wird auf unseren Törns immer wieder sichtbar. Wie kannst auch du auf unseren Segeltörns nachhaltig unterwegs sein?
Member of Forum Anders Reisen & Travelife Certified
At sailwithus, sustainability is more than a passing trend, it is a core value. Sailing itself is inherently gentle on the planet, powered by wind and quiet waters. Since 2020, we have been a member of Forum Anders Reisen, an association for sustainable travel companies that promotes high social and ecological standards. By late 2025, we earned Travelife certification, an internationally recognized standard confirming that we protect nature and respect local communities. We bring this commitment onto the ocean through our Green Ahoi trips, combining sailing adventures with coastal and marine cleanups. For us, a great vacation should give back to the environment as much as it gives to you.
Active Dialogue with Local Communities
Our passion goes beyond protecting nature to supporting the people who call our destinations home. We partner with locally owned restaurants, activities, shops, and hotels that feature regional products. By building long term relationships and maintaining regular communication, we help strengthen local economies wherever we sail.
Real Connections & Local Secrets
This close connection with locals allows us to steer clear of mass tourism and share insider secrets you won't find in any guidebook. We firmly believe this way of traveling creates better vacations for you while fostering fair, genuine friendships with local communities. Nature benefits too. We place the highest priority on respecting protected marine reserves and safeguarding coastal wildlife habitats.
Reaching Our Goals Through Awareness
We aim to inspire our guests to embrace sustainable habits at sea. Conserving water and electricity is essential aboard a yacht—both for the environment and practical reasons. You can find more details on daily life aboard in our Sailing Vacation FAQs. Because shower wastewater often flows directly into the sea, we encourage guests to bring microplastic-free soaps and shampoos. Thanks to our partner Benecos, we even provide eco-friendly toiletries on select trips!
Our mission is to reduce plastic
We are proud to join the International Tourism Plastic Pledge, teaming up with strong partners to build a plastic-free travel industry. As one of the world's largest sectors, tourism carries a massive responsibility—especially since we see the impact of plastic pollution on beaches and coves firsthand on our trips. With estimates suggesting there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050, action is urgent. That is why we created the Green Ahoi Plastic Trip: a dedicated week where skipper and crew join forces to save our oceans by cleaning up beloved beaches every single day.
Setting Goals Together
As active supporters of the International Tourism Plastic Pledge, we are committed to:
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Raising awareness across the industry, in travel destinations, and among our guests
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Driving action through reuse and recycling
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Sharing knowledge and best practices
We believe every single plastic item replaced on board makes a real difference. By offering eco-friendly alternatives, we help reduce our impact—supporting you before, during, and after your sailing adventure.
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Note: Since shower wastewater often flows directly into the sea, we recommend bringing microplastic-free soaps and shampoos. Thanks to our partner Benecos, we even provide eco-friendly toiletries on select trips!
Together for the Future
Keeping our oceans clean and healthy is vital to us at sailwithus. While protecting our most popular destinations is second nature, we look at the bigger picture—factoring in every part of your trip, from booking to travel. To tackle climate change and shrink our carbon footprint, we partner with atmosfair to let you offset the emissions from your journey.
Partnering for Sustainability
