Dream Yacht Worldwide plans to add 150 new vessels to its global fleet next year.

The trade-friendly charter sailing company, formerly known as Dream Yacht Charter, said demand had prompted the fleet expansion and added 80% of the new vessels were catamarans.

Customers will continue to have the option of crew support, including skippers and hostesses to support “sailors and non-sailors of all skill levels”.

Sailing destinations include South Pacific, Asia, Scandinavia, Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Bahamas, the Americas and the Mediterranean.

The company offers independent voyages, catered voyages with crew or cabin voyages where passengers book private ensuite staterooms on a catamaran.

Since 2018, the number of catamarans rented through Dream Yacht Worldwide with skippers to assist with sailings has increased by 133% in destinations such the Mediterranean.

Prices for a seven-night skippered boat from Greek Island Corfu starts at $3,193. The price includes taxes, fees and insurance.

Dan Lockyer, vice president of global tourism, Dream Yacht Group, said: “Our customers come from around the globe to travel the world so the name change and rebranding was a shift to highlight that we are a worldwide company making sailing accessible to travelers and sea-enthusiasts of all abilities.

“Sailing vacations continue to gain popularity as a different way of experiencing the world and bringing people together – Dream Yacht Worldwide wants to make the transformative experience of sailing as easy as possible for as many as possible by offering customisable experiences using the knowledge and expertise of our team of sea professionals.”