Is it possible to make a boat holiday coincide with eco-sustainability? The answer is yes and we are going to explain to you why.

More and more trips organized by us at Your Boat Holiday aim to combine a relaxing holiday and fun for our customers with a series of measures to make the trip as light as possible from the ecological point of view.

This choice comes from an ever-growing awareness of our customers regarding environmental issues but it is above all aimed at preserving what is our common heritage: the sea.

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What does eco-sustainable travel mean for us?

Choosing to adopt a sustainable tourism ethic does not mean no longer taking holidays in more or less distant destinations, never taking a flight again or necessarily giving up feeling free to move just for pleasure. Instead, choosing to leave in an eco-sustainable way means to minimize the tourism impact on the environment.

Traveling is not only important for our wellness but it can also become a way of development for those populations who draw resources from it to build their own future. It is up to us to make sure that our requests rather coincide with a sustainable tourism style for the country that hosts us.

Our concept of sustainable tourism is based on three principles:

• Ecological: preserving the natural environment of the destination you are visiting;
• Economic: Support and privilege local activities;
• Social: participate and support cultural activities and projects;

Which boat to choose for a low environmental impact?

In recent years, more and more travelers have approached this type of tourism, choosing destinations that do not respond to the dictates of mass tourism.

The first thing to choose is of course what type of boat to rent for a holiday dedicated to eco-sustainability. Nowadays, even boats can be considered as means of transport based on renewable energy, clean energy, which in no way can affect the marine environment’s well-being and serenity.

In addition to sailing boats, which exploit the wind and operate their engines only if really necessary, electric boats are also becoming an important reality in the international charter scene and are increasingly in demand. Furthermore, being very quiet by nature, they help to combat all types of noise pollution.

How to preserve the marine environment?

Many small gestures, put together, can really make a difference also for the life of our seas:

Choose a natural sunscreen

The choice of the sunscreen you are going to use falls into the category of these small but useful tricks. It may seem trivial but even certain sun creams can have serious repercussions on the marine environment. In fact, once spread on us, it comes into direct contact with sea water when we dive for a swim.

Many creams contain substances such as oxybenzone, which is highly harmful to the ocean especially to reef.

Protecting you and your children from the sun’s rays during a sailing holiday is very important but choosing creams free of harmful substances can change the fate of many marine species.

Be careful not to waste water.

During everyday life and even more during a sailing holiday it is important not to waste water.

Water is a good, if not the most precious good, it must not only be preserved from pollutants but it must also not be wasted precisely because it is precious and unfortunately not eternal.

Also keep in mind that on many islands water is not always available, especially when it hasn’t rained for days it is not obvious to find fresh water. Having respectful attitudes is a due and responsible gesture.

Avoid single-use plastics.

Finally, we should all avoid single-use plastics and recycle as much as possible. If you have decided to charter a boat for your vacation and reach some fabulous island, remember that most of the time there are no recycling or incinerators on these islands. This means that all waste produced and not recycled will likely end up in the sea. When buying local products, pay attention to where to throw their packaging and, if possible, choose products that do not use them. It’s the details that make the difference.

How to support the local populations?

Sustainability is not only inherent to the environment but also means supporting the people who populate it. For example, it is possible to be accompanied to places of interest by people who live there all year round. Our crew has years of experience, knows the customs of the local people and is able to provide our customers with guides and local staff in order to make your holiday more authentic but also more respectful.

Finally, it is important to emphasize that ecological does not mean Spartan. Today you can organize a luxury holiday while respecting our planet. Choosing to rent a sailboat for your holidays means allowing yourself a satisfying relaxing break but without burdening our fragile planet by tiptoeing into nature without damaging it.

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