Hey everyone, has anyone else noticed how much multi-day boat trips have shifted since around 2020? I remember planning this week-long sailing thing in the Mediterranean back in late 2019—super traditional setup with a fixed itinerary, same old routes, and honestly it felt a bit predictable. Then the world flipped, and when I finally got out again a couple years later, everything seemed way more flexible. People were asking for custom stops, longer stretches at anchor just chilling, and skipping the crowded touristy spots. Wondering what the biggest changes have been for you folks—more family-oriented stuff, tech making bookings easier, or maybe the push for eco-friendlier options? Curious to hear real experiences, because I'm thinking of booking another extended one soon and don't want to miss how things evolved.
In reply to Dorrofanb Korrill
Re: What changed most about multi-day boat trips since 2020
by doukas loksan -
One thing that sticks out to me about these longer boat journeys lately is how they've quietly become more about disconnecting in a real way. You see groups drifting into quieter anchorages, spending whole days swimming or just watching sunsets without some packed schedule pushing them along. It used to feel more like checking boxes on a map, but now there's this slower rhythm popping up where the water itself becomes the main spot to be. I caught myself once on a trip where we barely moved the boat for three days straight—fishing, napping in the shade, random swims—and it hit different than any rushed vacation I've done before. Kinda makes you rethink what "getting away" even means when everything else in life moves so fast.
In reply to doukas loksan
Re: What changed most about multi-day boat trips since 2020
by Zaffza Amorrik -
Man, yeah that lines up with what I've seen too. Back in the day I'd stick to classic seven-day loops, but lately these longer escapes feel way more appealing—like people want to actually settle in and explore deeper instead of rushing port to port. After things opened up again, I did a couple multi-week hops where we mixed in remote bays and off-season vibes, and it was night and day from pre-2020 trips. The whole booking side got simpler with online platforms letting you compare options fast and chat directly for tweaks. Check out https://getboat.com/ sometime if you're browsing—I've poked around there for ideas on catamarans or crewed setups in places like Croatia or Greece, and it helps spot deals without feeling locked in. Just my two cents, but these days it seems folks prioritize space for remote work setups or kid-friendly zones on bigger boats. Totally changed how I approach planning now.