A one-week loop from Procida around the Gulf of Naples: Ischia's thermal towns, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, the coves of Nerano, Sorrento and an evening in Naples. About 90 nautical miles of short legs.

Two weeks from Portorosa: a slow first week through all seven Aeolian Islands, including Alicudi, and a second week along Sicily's north coast to Milazzo, Capo d'Orlando and Cefalù. About 265 nautical miles at a relaxed pace.

One week around the seven Aeolian Islands from the Sicilian mainland: Vulcano's mud baths, Panarea's coves, Stromboli erupting at dusk, Salina's Malvasia, Filicudi's quiet and Lipari's town. About 135 nautical miles, mostly under 25 a day.

The western Split week: Milna, Hvar town, the Pakleni coves, Vis town, Komiža and the Blue Cave on Biševo, back via Šolta. About 110 nautical miles with one open crossing each way.

The towns-and-parks Split week: Milna, Hvar town, Korčula's walled town, Polače inside Mljet National Park, Šćedro and Maslinica on Šolta. About 130 nautical miles, one long leg.

The ambitious Split week: Milna on Brač, Palmižana off Hvar, Vela Luka, the dark-sky island of Lastovo, Lovište on Pelješac and Stomorska on Šolta. About 125 nautical miles with two longer days.

A southern loop from Mandalina to Primošten, Šolta, Stari Grad on Hvar and Vis, then back north to Rogoznica and up the Krka river to Skradin. About 130 nautical miles with one long crossing.

A gentle one-week loop from Mandalina through the Šibenik archipelago into Kornati National Park and back via Žut, Veli Iž and Murter. About 100 nautical miles, no leg over 22, with the park at the centre.

A two-week figure of eight from Komolac: out through the Elaphites and Mljet to Korčula, on to Vis, Komiža and the Blue Cave, back via Hvar, Pakleni, Vela Luka, Lastovo and the south of Mljet. About 240 nautical miles, no leg over 30.

A one-week loop from Komolac through the Ston channel, Mljet National Park, Lastovo, Vela Luka and Korčula town, back along the north coast of Mljet to Dubrovnik. About 170 nautical miles: one long day midweek, six easy ones.

A detailed one-week route from Sukošan through Vrgada, Murter, Žut, Levrnaka and Vrulje to Zlarin and Skradin, with a safer Thursday repositioning option for the final return.

A detailed one-week yacht charter route from Sukošan to Molat and Dugi Otok, comparing Veli Rat, Pantera, Sakarun, Božava, Sali, Telašćica and Veli Iž while protecting the Friday return.

A detailed one-week Corfu yacht charter route from D-Marin Gouvia, with practical choices between Petriti, Gaios, Lakka, Antipaxos, Parga and Sivota. The plan favours moderate passages, a lunch stop at anchor where conditions permit, and a Friday return to Gouvia before 5 p.m.

A detailed one-week Saronic Gulf yacht charter route from Alimos Marina, comparing Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Dokos, Ermioni and Agistri. It uses realistic passage lengths, named lunch-stop options and a Friday return to Athens before 5 p.m.

A detailed western Cyclades yacht charter route from Lavrion Main Port, with specific choices around Kea, Kythnos and Serifos. Compare Koundouros, Korissia, Vourkari, Otzias, Kolona, Merichas, Loutra and Livadi before fixing the week.

A detailed one-week yacht charter route from Parikia, comparing Antiparos, Despotiko, Ios, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonisia and Naxos. It includes named lunch anchorages, practical overnight alternatives and a Friday return to Paros before 5 p.m.

A detailed one-week Croatia yacht charter route from Marina Baotić near Trogir, comparing Maslinica, Šešula, Hvar, the Pakleni Islands and Brač. Vis is treated as a weather- and crew-dependent extension rather than a compulsory box to tick.

A detailed one-week Ionian yacht charter route from D-Marin Lefkas, comparing Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos and Ithaca. It explains the differences between Porto Spilia, Vathy, Kioni, Frikes and Sivota while retaining a comfortable Friday return.

A detailed seven-day Exumas yacht charter route from Nassau, with realistic passages to Highbourne Cay, Shroud Cay, Warderick Wells, Staniel Cay and Norman’s Cay. The turnaround protects the Friday return instead of promising too many southern cays.

An illustrative dry-season loop from Ao Po combining Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and the Phi Phi area. It is deliberately flexible because anchorage suitability, currents, weather and crowding can change the best sequence.

A one-week framework linking St Martin with optional St Barts and Anguilla stops. It offers variety but requires more attention to swell, open-water comfort and entry procedures than a route contained within one island group.

An illustrative northern Sardinia route with Bonifacio as an optional weather-dependent extension. The strongest plan is not the one that forces Corsica; it is the one that preserves good alternatives within La Maddalena when conditions are unsuitable.

A detailed one-week Abacos yacht charter route from Marsh Harbour, comparing Hope Town, Little Harbour, Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay and Green Turtle Cay. The northern extension remains conditional on the Whale Cay passage and forecast.