ABOUT US
Why Mêlée Travels?
A charter holidays can be a major financial commitment for most of us. In some cases they are once-in-a-lifetime trips.
Why should you entrust this great illusion of yours to a company you barely know and only see on the internet?
Here are some more reasons why you can trust us.
What do we do?
At Mêlée Travels we specialise in organising sailing vacations on sailing boats, catamarans and gulets. We will show you a wide range of possibilities, prioritising the one that best suits your needs.
Over the past 12 years, we have faced challenges from suppliers, crews, clients and more. This experience has given us unparalleled insight into the nautical sector, ensuring you a first-rate service.
We are the leading provider of recreational sailing trips, offering a variety of trips from modest small sailboats to the most exclusive large catamarans, gulets and yachts.
MEDITERRANEAN CABIN CHARTER
A great adventure. You share the boat with more passengers.
PRIVATE HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS
Unforgettable experience with your family and friends
GULET HOLIDAYS: RENT A GULET
The gulet trip is more comfortable and is shared with a larger number of passengers.
CATAMARAN CABIN CHARTER: SHINING TROPICS
The catamaran trip through tropical areas could be shared or private.
Team
The Mêlée Travels team is led by Joan, who makes the most important decisions. We have learnt a lot over the years and now have a wide network of trusted employers and reliable suppliers to ensure that your trip has the best chance of success.
As an expert in crossings, Joan
With over 25,000 miles under keel, I have always been involved in cruising sailing with passengers, who taught me everything I know.
I have also been involved in teaching in nautical schools, where I am currently teaching for the Yacht Captain qualification.
Over the last 25 years I have sailed in many areas of the world and that gives me the ability to know which areas are suitable for you and which are not.
I had to train first, though. First at the Escuela de Capacitación Náutico-Pesquera de Cataluña, where I obtained the international Merchant Navy qualification of "Patrón de Altura", and I learned quite a lot. A few more years at the Faculty of Nautical Studies in Barcelona, where I obtained the Diploma in Maritime Navigation, and I learnt less.
I am aware of the great responsibility of my work on board. That is why I consider myself a cautious and responsible skipper.
The safety of the passengers and the ship is my primary concern.
I will also try to make sure you have a great time and a nice experience by the sea 😉.
I like to discover new places, new beaches, new adventures, new islands... I will show them to you on our exciting voyages.
Our history
The idea of creating Mêlée Travels was born in 2007 during a sailing trip where we crossed the Dalmatian Islands in their entirety from north to south.
We often find ourselves wondering how something so beautiful can be so unknown to most people.
However, it was not until 2013 that the idea germinated, as a result of our desire to share our experiences on board with you, which led to the creation of the travel agency.
Regarding the name of Mêlée Travels. As a fan of the legendary adventure game "The Secret of Monkey Island", I thought it fitting to use the name of one of the islands featured in the pirate videogame, "Mêlée Island", as a tribute to the work of art that made so many of us dream as children. Thank you Ron once again for inspiring me to live my own adventure.
Our values
We enjoy offering different and enriching experiences.
We want you to have an amazing adventure on board! We want you to learn to work as a team, to do all the sailing tricks and to discover a whole new world that most of you have never even heard of before. Come and join us for the most exciting trips on sailing boats, catamarans and gulets!
We believe in the power of experiences, in the challenges they bring, and in the beautiful journey they can take us on to grow our souls.
We organise trips that are all about making you feel and learn from the sea.
SPECIALISED AGENCY
- Before we were sellers, we were buyers. That showed us what needs to be covered in our organised boat trips.
- We have 12 years of experience in the world of sailing charter vacation, being our only occupation.
- We consider each of our users' opinions, both good and not so good, which allows us to constantly improve our package tours.
ON-DESTINATION SUPPORT
- You will benefit from 24-hour on-site support.
- We are direct organisers for some of our products, so we can assist you directly without delay.
- For other products we act as an intermediary agency. We will stand up for you in front of the service provider if necessary.
- We never like the feeling of abandonment after having bought a product in depends on which companies, that's why we will accompany you until the end of the journey.
TRUSTFUL CAPTAINS
- We have reliable skippers with professional qualifications for each of our organised trips.
Except in situations of force majeure we do not delegate work to external skippers for our trips.
- The figure of the skipper is the most important thing for you to enjoy a pleasant crossing.
RELIABLE BOATS
- We seek to make a difference by sailing boats that are only a few years old, with little wear and tear and fewer breakdowns, so that you have the best experience.
- These are boats that guarantee comfort and safety, unlike the older generations of boats.
COMPLETE AND FUN ROUTES
- We design balanced trips for everyone.
- Adventure, relaxation, cultural visits and many activities is what you can find in our organised sailing charter vacation.
- We know the areas to perfection in order to optimise times and thus make the most of the trips.
PRIVATE BATHROOM
- We give you the opportunity to hire a private bathroom.
WE GUARANTEE THE JOURNEYS
- We guarantee our trips.
- You can book your trip with total security. Our cabin charter trips are not cancelled for a minimum number of passengers.
WE RESPECT SPACE/PASSENGER
- We maintain the necessary space/passenger on board.
- In this way, we are moving away from traditional recreational boating, where boats were going to burst at the seams.
WE MANAGE PRIVATE GROUPS
We help you to manage everything you need for your trip:
- Getting the most suitable boat.
- Be clear about the total costs of the trip. No surprises.
- Get a tailor-made route for your group profile.
- Have a mediating figure between you and the supplier.
- Knowing the logistics at destination. Purchase and shipment.
- Have detailed written documentation.
- Benefit from 24-hour on-site support.
FIXED PRICE
- No matter how much fuel, moorings or food you consume on our cabin charter trips.
- You will not pay more
Our objectives
- Offer enriching experiences:
Our aim is to organise experiences near the sea to bring out emotions in each of you.
We will show you aspects of the sea and sailing that you would never have imagined before.
- Escape from mass tourism:
We are terrified of crowds. You will enjoy the exclusivity of being able to be in places where few people can go.
- Varied and complete trips:
We are an agency specialised in yachting with few trips in our annual agenda. This allows us to perfect every single detail to the maximum.
One of our goals is that at the end of the trip you will be able to explain the number of places you have seen and activities you have done.
We are certain that it is possible to combine a cultural, relaxing and adventurous trip if you know how to use the time of the trip.
- Relaxation and disconnection:
On a sailing trip, time passes at a different speed.
The days go by and you forget which days you are in. Something many of you will be grateful for.
- Sailing:
Sailing is one of the things that sets you apart from other trips. Sailing is simply a feeling unlike anything else.
You will take part in the sailing manoeuvres, you will steer the sailboat and you will learn sailing concepts if you feel like it. A unique opportunity for you to discover this exciting world.
- Passenger comfort:
We have set out to make you as comfortable as possible in this new way of life for you, the sea.
You will sail on boats that are only a few years old. These drastically reduce the risk of breakdown.
In addition, our skippers will take care to give you the utmost affection 🙂
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Reviews on Google
The trip has been a fantastic experience, combining sailing and discovering wonderful beaches and bays during the day with visits to the cities in the afternoons and evenings (Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Stari Grad, Split and Trogir). All this under the guidance of our wonderful skipper, Pave.
We would like to thank Joan Nogueron, from the Melee Travels Agency, for his organisation, advice and tips to make this trip a success.
Thank you for everything, we will surely repeat in another destination.
- The food was scarce, it had the feeling of being in camps, with a daily pasta menu with very basic preparations, and the breakfasts were also very scarce. Luckily in port we were buying our own bread and pastries to be able to have a good breakfast. We know that the cook who usually does the crossing failed and the new one was not used to these tasks on a ship, but I consider that the passengers should not pay for these inconveniences. The same goes for the mess and lack of cleanliness in the galley. I would like to thank Lucia and Lourdes, two crew members who took charge of the galley and solved a large part of the problem.
- The whole week without air conditioning due to a breakdown. We are in the month of July and it was really oppressive to sleep in port with so much heat at night.
Finally, this is a high value trip and we feel that we should have received better attention from MeleTravels, when we exposed the problems we encountered, they were all just a bunch of baloney without taking any blame.
gives you a lot of security and is a professional
And Anita spoiled us a lot with her dishes and her company, and the group was super.
And the journey both at sea and on land
It was short, what a feeling of freedom
I recommend it 💯
With Joan, the experienced skipper at the helm, taking care of your safety and every detail, it is certainly worth repeating again and again.
A thousand thanks!
I recommend this company and this captain 100%. I will sail with them again!
In love with the colour of the waters of Ibiza/ Formentera. I think everyone should experience this with Mêlée Travels. It has been a fascinating adventure and hard to match.
We have enjoyed the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets we have ever seen, including a full moon, unforgettable!
Sailing and feeling the wind while watching the sails dance or snorkelling off the most idyllic beaches is a wonder that is hard to describe.
I made the journey with a friend and met some wonderful people when I got there.
It was an excellent trip in all aspects.
Recommended 100%.
Thank you very much for everything Joan, I will repeat for sure!
Victoria
Thank you very much for everything, I'm sure we will repeat the experience 🙂
We have been 3 couples on the Ionian Islands, and we are delighted !!!!
We will repeat!
Perfect organisation and management of Joan and her advice.
I look forward to more crossings with you, a pleasure.
