Sunsail
Sailing holiday company from Crawley with bareboat, skippered and flotilla charters and sailing schools
Quick Overview
| Company | Mariner International Travel (UK) Limited (t/a Sunsail) |
|---|---|
| Category | Boat Rental Platforms |
| Headquarters | Crawley, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (England and Wales) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Bareboat charter, skippered charter, flotillas, regattas, sailing schools, RYA courses, yacht owner programme |
| Pricing | Not shown on the pages we read; special offers such as up to 15% off BVI charters appear |
| Best For | Holidaymakers who want a single operator's own fleet and sailing courses |
| Replaces | Boatsetter |
Detailed Review
The Sunsail website is owned and operated by Mariner International Travel (UK) Limited trading as Sunsail, registered in England and Wales with registered office at Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1BD and company number 1239190.
The German imprint names Mariner Travel GmbH in Bad Vilbel, HRB 88178 at Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main. The pages say the UK company is part of the Travelopia group of companies.
Charter types and fleet
Sunsail offers bareboat charter, skippered charter, flotillas and regattas. The homepage shows its own catamarans (Sunsail 424, 454L and 464) and monohulls from the Sunsail 34.1 to the 53.5.
Destinations range from the Caribbean and the Mediterranean to Thailand, Tahiti and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom.
Sailing schools and owners
The site lists sailing schools in Portsmouth, Marina Agana and Lefkas, with RYA courses and levels from no experience to advanced. A yacht owner programme is also listed.
Entity and group
The privacy policy includes sections for California residents and for individuals in Canada, and mentions Microsoft Clarity. The terms place Sunsail inside the Travelopia group, and the pages we read do not name a parent above that.
Limitations to Consider
Sunsail is a single operator renting its own fleet, not a marketplace of private owners like Boatsetter, so choice is limited to Sunsail boats and bases. The pages we read show no prices, commission or hosting location. Sunsail states it belongs to the Travelopia group and the pages do not say who owns that group, so ultimate ownership is unverified. For private owners look at SamBoat.
Who Should Use Sunsail
Holidaymakers who want a bareboat, skippered or flotilla holiday from one operator and may combine it with a sailing course.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK company with number and address published
- Bareboat, skippered and flotilla options
- Sailing schools and RYA courses
- German entity details in an imprint
- Yacht owner programme
Cons
- Own fleet only, no private owner listings
- Ownership above the Travelopia group not stated
- No prices on the pages we read
- Privacy policy covers US and Canadian rights sections
Alternatives to Sunsail
Other European boat rental platforms worth comparing before you decide:
See all European boat rental platforms or compare them directly against Boatsetter on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Partly. Sunsail is a UK company that rents its own fleet for bareboat, skippered and flotilla holidays. It is not a marketplace of private owners like Boatsetter.
The terms say Mariner International Travel (UK) Limited is part of the Travelopia group. The pages we read do not name an owner above that group.
Yes. The site lists sailing schools in Portsmouth, Marina Agana and Lefkas and RYA courses from beginner level.