How Much Does It Cost to Learn to Sail in Malta? Full RYA Course Price Guide

If you’ve started looking into learning to sail in Malta, you’ve probably noticed that course names RYA Start Yachting, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yacht master doesn’t tell you much about price on their own. This guide breaks down what each course actually costs at Prosailing Malta, so you can plan your route from complete beginner to qualified skipper without any surprises.

Why Course Prices Vary So Much

Sailing qualifications aren’t one-size-fits-all. Some courses are a couple of days of hands-on practical sailing, others are a full week living aboard, and some are theory-only classroom sessions. The price reflects the boat time, instructor hours, and certification level involved a two-day taster course will naturally cost far less than a week-long Coastal Skipper practical.

RYA & Nautical Course Prices at Prosailing Malta

Prices are per person and are subject to change and seasonal availability. For exact current pricing and group discounts, get in touch with our team we’re happy to put together a full quote based on the courses you need.

What’s Typically Included in the Price

Across our live-aboard practical courses, your course fee generally covers:

• RYA instruction from a qualified instructor
• Accommodation on board during the practical course
• Fuel and mooring costs while training
• Meals while at sea or away from home port

Theory-only and online courses (like the Nautical Licence or Shore based Theory courses) are priced separately from practical time on the water, since they don’t involve boat costs.

Planning Your Budget: A Typical Learning Path

Most people don’t do every course at once. A common and cost-effective route looks like this:

1. Start with the RYA Start Yachting course, or if you can spare five days, the RYA Competent Crew course will give you a more complete introduction to sailing and life on board.
2. Progress to RYA Day Skipper (Shore based Theory + Practical Sailing) – this is the most popular qualification for anyone wanting to charter a yacht independently.
3. Add RYA Marine Radio SRC VHF – a relatively inexpensive add-on that’s required for most charter companies.
4. Move up to Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster once you have more sea miles under your belt.

Spreading courses out over a season (rather than booking everything at once) also makes the total cost easier to manage while giving you time to practise what you’ve learned between courses.

Is It Worth the Investment?

An RYA certification isn’t just a piece of paper a Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper qualification is recognised internationally and can be the difference between being a passenger on a charter yacht and being the person legally allowed to skipper one, anywhere in the world. For many students, the cost of a single week’s bareboat charter with a skipper for hire pays for the course itself many times over in the years that follow.

FAQs

Do prices include the RYA certificate fee? Certificate and exam fees vary by course our team will confirm exactly what’s included when you enquire about a specific course.

Can I pay in instalments? Contact us directly to discuss payment options for higher-value practical courses.

Are there discounts for groups or couples? Yes — we offer discounts for private group bookings. See our Private Sailing Courses & Group Bookings page for details.

Do prices change seasonally? Course availability can shift with the season, and pricing is occasionally adjusted – always check with us directly for the most current rate before booking.

Ready to start your sailing journey? Explore all our courses or get in touch and we’ll help you map out the right path and price for your goals.