Join us aboard the Grand Crew for the Mediterranean sailing vacation of your dreams.

Skipper Scott Burkhardt and Hostess & First Mate Debra Toney welcome you aboard their brand new Saona47 Catamaran for a personally-designed private or small group sailing trip in the Mediterranean, ideally suited for you and your lifestyle. Be as independent as you wish, cooking on the deck or in the galley yourself or enjoying the culinary creations of our crew, navigating the ports of call and determining detailed plans, or if you prefer, embracing the “Wing It Itinerary.” A Mediterranean sailing trip is perfect for escaping your normal routine and living it up with the freedom you crave. 

On a skippered sail, Skipper Scott will take care of the logistics and transport, and your Hostess Debra will take care of your basic needs and comforts, excluding meal preparation. Simply send us provisioning preferences and we’ll have everything onboard in anticipation of your arrival. Our galley is superbly outfitted, so you will find everything you need to prepare your meals.

For the sailors who crave a more custom and all-inclusive sailing experience, we can cater to your wishes by preparing a plan suited to your travel preferences. Do you want to take in scenery on remote islands, explore exotic ports, or a mix of both? The all-inclusive fee covers things like gourmet meals, water sports, stops at ports that allow for onshore exploration, and sundowners (early evening cocktails; alcoholic or non), over which you can share the day’s stories. Fully-crewed services always include a healthy breakfast. Lunch and gourmet dinners by Debra are included while under sail. Evening nightcaps are also included. While in port, we serve breakfast, then you’re free to explore and eat locally with the landlubbers.

For more structure and guidance, we can resource amenities and services to shore up your plans. For example: once we arrive at a port of call, we can arrange for an English-speaking tour guide to escort you on a private tour. Craving a local wine? A hike up that hill? Want the wind in your hair as you cruise around by bike? Itching to haggle for a shiny trinket in the local market? Your guide helps facilitate your unique pursuits.

Your Skipper and Hostess can also accommodate extras such as premium liquors/wines, satellite phone, hired scuba instructor, tour guides, yoga instructors, etc. Just ask and we will make every attempt to make it happen! 

Storied Voyages

When we anchor at night, the sun deck is the place to be for a seriously fun happy hour. We invite you to join us any evening for cocktails (sundowners) and share your day. Scott has many, many stories of his years sailing various boats (and most of them are true!). Any Grand Crew trip promises colorful adventures on land and sea – you’ll have your own stories for the undoubtedly envious folks back home. As the sun sets, you’ll feel the romance of the sea that has enthralled humankind for centuries as the stars put on a show.

What’s for dinner?

We know our wine and we’ve done a fair amount of first-hand research (after we anchor, rest assured). We believe the ritual of shared meals over lively conversation creates joy and lasting memories, and we embrace the unique personality of the countries we visit as we prep our menus. We melt when tasting a smooth French brie, we perk up at a sharp Spanish Asagio, and we’ve never met a drunken Greek goat cheese we didn’t love. Debra’s menus have been planned under the tutelage of Laura Dix Rogers, a Cordon-Bleu French trained chef, so naturally, we always say “Oui” to French cooking! Locally-sourced organic foods (when possible) make for a sea-worthy meal for the nights you choose to dine on the deck or salon.