The Mediterranean Under Sail – Paperback

The Mediterranean Under Sail – The Practical Guide to Cruising The Med as a Liveaboard Sailor

Paperback, 340 pages

Published in October 2026

Thinking of cruising the Mediterranean as a liveaboard sailor? This book is your practical guide.

Med cruising is far more than sun, sailing and sundowners. Discovering the harbours and towns, the food and culture, the historical sites and the scenic beauty is what makes Mediterranean cruising so rewarding. And to make the most of it, you’ll need to choose the right boat and equipment, understand the weather, master Mediterranean mooring, navigate regulations, manage expenses and find a suitable place to spend the winter.

Living aboard Ambiente, their 45-foot Jeanneau sailing yacht, Doug Morrison and his wife Malini have sailed more than 12,000 miles of Mediterranean waters, from Barcelona to Bodrum, Venice to Tunis, and countless destinations in between. Combining their firsthand experience, detailed research, and insights from hundreds of other liveaboard cruisers, this book covers:

• The realities of the Med cruising lifestyle
• Choosing, buying and equipping the right boat for the Med
• Mediterranean weather, tides and currents, and wintering afloat
• Visas, regulations and cruising formalities
• Required qualifications and essential skills
• A detailed breakdown of costs
• Covering the entire Mediterranean coastline, the best cruising grounds, must-see sights and places to avoid

Whether you’re still  dreaming, actively planning or already underway, this book is an indispensable guide to cruising the Mediterranean under sail.