Yacht Charter

Advice on renting sailing yachts and motorboats in Masuria.

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Antila 33.3 in Masuria: a charter guide from the owner's perspective

The Antila 33.3 is the newest generation of the most popular yacht family in Masuria and the workhorse of our fleet. We have seven of them, built 2021-2025, based in Giżycko. Find out who this boat is for, how it handles and what chartering looks like in practice.

22 July 20265 min read

When to book a charter in Masuria to get the choice and a good price

For July and the first half of August, the best yachts disappear in winter, because regulars lock in their dates well in advance. Here's when to book depending on your cruise dates and what you gain outside the peak.

22 July 20265 min read

August in Masuria: peak season or a good time to charter?

August in Masuria is two different months in one. Until August 15 it's peak season: the warmest water, packed harbours and the highest prices. After August 15 it gets quieter and cheaper, while the lake stays warm. Here's which half to aim for and how to handle harbours at peak season.

21 July 20265 min read

Delphia 33 MC: a spacious sailing yacht for Masuria

10 berths, 3 enclosed cabins, approx. 2 m of headroom and a draft from 0.5 m. We look at who the Delphia 33 MC is for and why only a handful of them sail in Masurian charter.

21 July 20265 min read

Toilet and water on a charter yacht: how it actually works on the Masurian Lakes

A chemical toilet or a marine bowl with a holding tank, tap water that isn't drinkable, a shower in the marina, and one iron rule: nothing ends up in the lake. Water and the WC on a charter boat, explained simply for beginners.

16 July 20265 min read

Maxus in Masuria: a charter guide to Northman's family yachts

The Maxus 28, 33 and 33.1 RS are spacious family sailboats from the Northman shipyard near Węgorzewo — yachts built in Masuria and sailing in Masuria. We explain which model to choose, how many people to realistically take on board, and how the Maxus differs from the sporty Twister.

14 July 20265 min read

Twister 26 charter guide: a fast sailboat and a racing yacht

The Twister 26 from our Gizycko fleet is a fast, nimble sailboat and a Twister Cup racing boat. Who it's for, its specs, how it sails, and which Masurian routes it suits.

13 July 20265 min read

Houseboat Without a License in Masuria: Rules & Practice

A license-free houseboat in Masuria is no legal loophole but Art. 37a of the Inland Navigation Act: engine power up to 75 kW, hull up to 13 m, speed structurally limited to 15 km/h. See which models you can charter without a license and what it looks like in practice on the trail.

7 July 20264 min read

Antila 33 — Guide to the Queen of Masurian Charters

The Antila 33 is one of the most frequently chartered yachts in Masuria: 10.79 m long, three enclosed cabins, full standing headroom in the saloon and a centreboard that lets her slip into the shallowest bays. Check the technical specs, the model's history and the differences between the 33 and 33.3 versions.

7 July 20265 min read

Motor Yacht in Masuria With No Experience — You Can Do It

After 25 years on the Masurian lakes we've watched hundreds of first-timers take the helm of a houseboat and cruise around with a smile within two hours. Here's why chartering a motor yacht with no experience really is within your reach.

6 July 20264 min read

Sportina — the Iconic Masurian Sailboat (and Where Delphia Came From)

For generations of Masurian sailors, the Sportina was the first boat — budget, nimble and built to teach real sailing. Discover its history and specs, and how the little Olecko shipyard grew into the global Delphia Yachts.

4 July 20264 min read

Yacht Charter Deposits in Masuria — How Much, When You Get It Back, and How to Avoid Deductions

A deposit is a refundable security you pay on-site when you collect the boat — it is not added to your online payment. We explain the real ranges in Masuria, the ways to pay, and how to get the full amount back with no deductions.

30 June 202610 min read

Sailing Yacht or Motorboat in Masuria? How to Choose Your Charter Boat

Sail or motor for your Masurian charter? The law often decides for you: most charter sailing yachts need a licence, while houseboats within the 75 kW / 15 km/h limits don't. Here's how the rules, running costs and your crew tip the scales.

18 June 20267 min read

Skippered Yacht Charter in Masuria — Who It's For, How It Works, What It Costs

Dreaming of sailing Masuria but you have no licence — or simply want to relax? Find out who a skippered charter suits, what the skipper does, how it works and what it really costs.

22 April 20264 min read

Sailing yachts in Masuria — which to choose?

Comparison of the most popular sailing yachts for charter in Masuria: Antila, Twister, Maxus, Nautiner.

16 April 20261 min read

Houseboats in Masuria — complete guide

Everything about houseboats on Masurian Lakes: types, prices, license requirements, best routes.

15 April 20261 min read

How much does yacht charter cost in Masuria in 2026?

Current prices for yacht charter in Masuria. Sailboats, motor boats, houseboats — 2026 season comparison.

12 April 20261 min read