From the classic Mediterranean to Antarctica, from the Maldives to Brazil's Costa Verde, this list rounds up 20 charter destinations set to lead demand in 2027, blending Brazilian and Latin American UHNW travel trends documented by industry research with the destination reporting this series has published over the past year and a half. It's not a sales ranking — it's an editorial shortlist.
Table of Contents
- How this list was built
- Mediterranean classics (1-7)
- Expedition frontier (8-12)
- Pacific and Indian Ocean (13-16)
- Americas and Caribbean (17-18)
- Brazilian favorites (19-20)
- Summary table: the 20 destinations
- FAQ — Frequently asked questions
How This List Was Built
Market research on Brazilian and Latin American UHNW travel behavior in Europe points to a shift worth building a 2027 itinerary around: priorities have moved from "how many places I visit" to "how deep I live in one place," with a rise in multigenerational and expedition-style charters, and Sardinia's Costa Smeralda gaining ground over Como and Amalfi among this audience. The same research flags Paros emerging as a "less crowded" alternative to Mykonos, while Mykonos and Santorini remain strong, and the classic circuit of Saint-Tropez, Ibiza, Portofino and Monaco still anchors demand.
To those trends, we've added the destinations this very series has reported on over recent months — from Antarctica to the Maldives, from Alaska to Brazil's Costa Verde — chosen because they answer a concrete question from anyone who has already booked a Mediterranean summer and is looking for the next bucket-list destination.
Mediterranean Classics (1-7)
1. Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. Porto Cervo remains the most-cited superyacht hub of the Italian season, with Costa Smeralda gaining ground on Como and the Amalfi Coast among the highest-net-worth travelers.
2. Amalfi Coast and Capri. Cliffs dropping straight into the Tyrrhenian, Positano and Ravello ashore, Capri as a classic day stop — Italy's most photographed route, still among the most contested in July and August.
3. French Riviera. Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Antibes remain the Mediterranean's most recognizable circuit, anchored by Monaco and the region's summer event calendar.
4. Greek Cyclades. Mykonos and Santorini remain in strong demand; Paros is emerging as a calmer alternative, increasingly cited by those who've already visited the first two.
5. Dodecanese and Saronic Gulf. The Turkish coast and Greece's Dodecanese islands combine ancient history, less-contested anchorages and a season that stretches well beyond the August peak.
6. Croatia — Dalmatia, Hvar and the Kornati. Berths in historic ports like Hvar and Dubrovnik remain among the most contested in the Adriatic, with the Kornati islands offering a calmer sailing alternative.
7. Montenegro — Boka Bay. Walled Kotor and the Porto Montenegro marina in Tivat cement the region as a natural extension of a Croatian itinerary.
Expedition Frontier (8-12)
8. Antarctica. Top of the list for anyone who's already exhausted the Mediterranean and wants a different scale of experience: expedition charter boarding in Ushuaia, penguins and glaciers, covered in detail in our polar expedition charter guide.
9. Greenland and the Arctic. Icy fjords and Arctic wildlife remain in demand among those seeking the "north pole" version of the same expedition experience, the subject of our Arctic charter guide.
10. Norway — the fjords. Cliffs dropping straight into the sea, waterfalls and coastal villages make for an expedition itinerary that's more logistically accessible than the Arctic proper.
11. Scotland and the Hebrides. Coastal castles, distilleries and a lightly sailed coastline keep growing as a "light expedition" alternative for those wanting wild atmosphere without leaving the temperate northern hemisphere.
12. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Tidewater glaciers, humpback whales and a short summer season — covered in detail in our Alaska and Pacific Northwest guide.
Pacific and Indian Ocean (13-16)
13. French Polynesia. Tahiti, Bora Bora and the Tuamotus remain the South Pacific's classic bucket-list trip, with reef-protected lagoons and world-class diving.
14. The Maldives. Coral atolls, whale sharks off Ari Atoll and Baa Atoll's Hanifaru manta aggregation — the itinerary covered in detail here.
15. The Galapagos. Wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, under a closed system of permits and fixed itineraries — increasingly cited by those seeking a nature-first experience over a conventional luxury one, the subject of our Galapagos guide.
16. Japan and Southeast Asia. The Seto Inland Sea, Okinawa, Phuket and Raja Ampat form an emerging Asia-Pacific circuit, covered in this guide.
Americas and Caribbean (17-18)
17. The Caribbean — winter season. The Bahamas, the Exumas and the islands around Saint-Barthelemy remain the natural winter alternative for those migrating away from a Mediterranean summer.
18. Miami and the Florida Keys. An easily accessible US base, with a season that runs much of the year and a natural connection to a winter Caribbean itinerary.
Brazilian Favorites (19-20)
19. Paraty, Ilha Grande and Buzios. Rio de Janeiro's Costa Verde and Lakes Region remain Brazil's most established boat-rental core, discussed in detail in our Paraty vs. Buzios comparison.
20. Northeast Brazil. Fernando de Noronha, Porto de Galinhas and the Bay of All Saints in Salvador remain among Brazil's most sought-after boating destinations, with a season running roughly September to March.
Summary Table: The 20 Destinations
| # | Destination | Best season | Why it's trending for 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Smeralda, Sardinia | Jun-Sep | Gaining ground on Como and Amalfi among UHNW travelers |
| 2 | Amalfi Coast and Capri | May-Sep | Italy's most photographed route |
| 3 | French Riviera | May-Sep | Classic circuit, anchored by Monaco |
| 4 | Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros) | Jun-Sep | Paros as a less crowded alternative |
| 5 | Dodecanese and Saronic Gulf | May-Oct | Longer season, less berth competition |
| 6 | Croatia (Dalmatia, Hvar, Kornati) | May-Sep | Kornati islands as a calmer option |
| 7 | Montenegro (Boka Bay) | May-Oct | Natural extension of a Croatian route |
| 8 | Antarctica | Nov-Mar | Top of the scale for Mediterranean veterans |
| 9 | Greenland and the Arctic | Jun-Aug | "North pole" version of polar expedition |
| 10 | Norway (fjords) | May-Sep | Simpler-logistics expedition |
| 11 | Scotland and the Hebrides | May-Sep | Wild atmosphere at a temperate latitude |
| 12 | Alaska and Pacific Northwest | May-Sep | Glaciers and whales in a short season |
| 13 | French Polynesia | May-Oct | South Pacific's classic bucket-list trip |
| 14 | The Maldives | Dec-Apr (dry) | Year-round whale sharks off Ari |
| 15 | The Galapagos | Year-round (two seasons) | Unique wildlife under a permit system |
| 16 | Japan and Southeast Asia | Apr-May, Oct-Nov (Japan) | Emerging Asia-Pacific circuit |
| 17 | Caribbean (winter) | Dec-Apr | Winter alternative to the Mediterranean |
| 18 | Miami and Florida Keys | Nov-Apr | US base, long season |
| 19 | Paraty, Ilha Grande, Buzios | Sep-Feb | Brazil's most established core |
| 20 | Northeast Brazil | Sep-Mar | Noronha, Porto de Galinhas, Bay of All Saints |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Is this list based on real booking data? It's a Voguer editorial shortlist, blending Brazilian and Latin American UHNW travel trends documented by industry research with the destinations this reporting series has covered over the past year and a half. It's not a sales-volume ranking.
Which destination is best for a first-time charterer? The classic Mediterranean — the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast or the Greek Cyclades — offers the most mature infrastructure, with marinas, established itineraries and a clearly defined season between May and September.
Which destinations on this list need the most advance planning? Antarctica, the Galapagos and Greenland require longer booking windows because of their small fleet of credentialed vessels. The Mediterranean at peak season also calls for six to twelve months of lead time given berth competition.
Why does Costa Smeralda rank ahead of Como and Amalfi? Research on Brazilian and Latin American UHNW travel behavior in Europe points to Sardinia gaining ground with this audience in recent cycles, which doesn't mean falling interest in the Amalfi Coast, which remains among Italy's most contested destinations.
Can you combine an expedition destination with the Mediterranean in the same year? Yes, and it's an increasingly common pattern: a Mediterranean summer followed by a winter or counter-season expedition, such as Antarctica (November to March) or the Caribbean, using the same appetite for travel across different windows of the year.
Do the Brazilian destinations on this list compete with the international ones? Not really — they serve different budget and trip-length profiles. Paraty, Buzios and Northeast Brazil remain the entry point into boat rental for those who haven't yet made the jump to international charter.
Which of these destinations has the longest season? The Dodecanese and Saronic Gulf, in Greece, stretch the season from May to October, longer than the tightly concentrated July-August peak of destinations like Sardinia or the French Riviera.
Is there a single price bracket across all 20 destinations? No — each destination has its own market reality, and several (Antarctica, the Maldives, the Galapagos, French Polynesia, Japan) have no published rate in the research sources behind this series, quoted case by case by specialist operators.
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Read also: Antarctica: How a Polar Expedition Charter Works · Greenland and the Arctic: Expedition Charter · The 12 Most Beautiful Anchorages in the Mediterranean · Paraty vs. Buzios: Where to Rent a Boat · The Best Boat Trip Destinations in Brazil