What does it cost to sail the Med? #sailing #Medsailing #yacht
In this video we break down the real annual cost of cruising on our sailboat, based on our own experience living aboard in the Mediterranean for 9 years.
There’s a lot of talk online about “cheap” or “expensive” boat life, but very little real-world detail. So we’ve put together our actual yearly cruising budget, including fuel, marinas, communications, consumables, and the many hidden costs people don’t always mention.
Our typical annual cruising cost comes to around €5,300 per year, but that number can vary depending on where you cruise, how often you use marinas, and how much work you do yourself.
In this video we also look at:
• Marina costs around the Mediterranean
• Fuel prices in different countries
• Food cost comparisons
• Insurance requirements
• Cruising taxes and hidden fees
• Residency and visa considerations
This is not a dream-world estimate—this is a real cruiser’s budget.
Our typical annual costs include:
• Winter marina
• Fuel and water
• Consumables and maintenance
• Communications and apps
• Safety gear
• Check-in fees and cruising taxes
Total annual cost: about €5,300
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If you’re thinking about buying a boat, retiring aboard, or cruising the Med, this should give you a realistic starting point.
Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
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👋 We’re Ant & Cid aboard SV Impavidus – two adventurers sailing full-time since 2018. From stormy crossings to quiet anchorages (and plenty of dad jokes), we share family-friendly stories of life at sea 🌊
🎥 New episodes every Sunday – honest & safe for all ages.
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In this video we break down the real annual cost of cruising on our sailboat, based on our own experience living aboard in the Mediterranean for 9 years.
There’s a lot of talk online about “cheap” or “expensive” boat life, but very little real-world detail. So we’ve put together our actual yearly cruising budget, including fuel, marinas, communications, consumables, and the many hidden costs people don’t always mention.
Our typical annual cruising cost comes to around €5,300 per year, but that number can vary depending on where you cruise, how often you use marinas, and how much work you do yourself.
In this video we also look at:
• Marina costs around the Mediterranean
• Fuel prices in different countries
• Food cost comparisons
• Insurance requirements
• Cruising taxes and hidden fees
• Residency and visa considerations
This is not a dream-world estimate—this is a real cruiser’s budget.
Our typical annual costs include:
• Winter marina
• Fuel and water
• Consumables and maintenance
• Communications and apps
• Safety gear
• Check-in fees and cruising taxes
Total annual cost: about €5,300
⸻
If you’re thinking about buying a boat, retiring aboard, or cruising the Med, this should give you a realistic starting point.
Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
===================================================
👋 We’re Ant & Cid aboard SV Impavidus – two adventurers sailing full-time since 2018. From stormy crossings to quiet anchorages (and plenty of dad jokes), we share family-friendly stories of life at sea 🌊
🎥 New episodes every Sunday – honest & safe for all ages.
📌 Links
🛒 Shop
https://www.svimpavidus.com/general-5
💻 Website
https://www.svimpavidus.com/
👌 Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/SVImpavidus
🍻 Buy us a beer
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/svimpavidus
😎 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/impavidus.ontheboat.5
▶️ Playlists
https://www.youtube.com/@SVImpavidus/playlists
🌱 Our Philosophy
We live by a “Pay It Forward” ethos – where those taught become teachers, and goodwill multiplies. 🙏
📣 Sponsors & Contact
We’re currently looking for sponsors to support our video production 🎥
📩 Email
[email protected]
📺 Our Second Channel
🎶 Stunning drone footage + eclectic music YOUR DRONE TV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYQUohmJ3yLq1zeRd9s3wg
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