private yacht charters

Rather than buy a boat you are only going to use a couple times a year, why not look into yacht charters for your next sailing vacation? Before you get started, you will need to consider the style of yacht you prefer. You can charter anything from a sailboat or catamaran to a luxury liner. You will also need to choose a location, a crew or company you would like to hire and who you will bring with you on this idyllic trip.

The first question many people have is, “Where are the best locations for yacht charters?” A Caribbean yacht charter sailing vacation is a very popular option for ocean lovers. The Leeward, Windward, St. Marten, St. Bart, Anguilla and Virgin Island chains offer turquoise waters, year-round warmth and laid-back, tropical vibes that are inviting to many sailors. The Mediterranean Sea is popular during the summer months, whisking guests around the French Riviera, Sardinia and Italy, where the culture is sophisticated and the beauty is historic. In the East, a yacht charter Croatia or yacht charter Greece crew are waiting to show you thousands of islands, artifacts and sights. Sailing yachts can also be chartered in the Bahamas, New England, the South Pacific, the Pacific North West, Australia, South East Asia and the Seychelles & Maldives.

Next, you will have to decide which type of yacht charters appeal to you. If you are a newcomer to the sailing world, then you may prefer one of the crewed yacht charters, which come with a highly trained skipper, crew and chef. These sailing yachts are obviously more expensive, yet are the option of choice for wedding parties, corporate events and birthdays. If you have some experience in boating, then you can hire a skippered yacht, which puts the onus on you to supply the crew but leaves the sailing responsibility to the trained skipper, and this option will save you some money. If you are practically a professional, then you will love the bareboat charter, which gives you complete freedom to sail the boat, dock where you like and plot your own course.

Most yacht charters you have heard about are with dozens of other passengers on a fully crewed vessel. You will get all the facilities, services and expertise of a cruise ship, yet it will be a more intimate experience on a smaller, classic sailing charter. The benefit of choosing this method is to take advantage of your guide’s expertise in the areas where you will be sailing, to subsidize the cost and to meet new people. However, the “template” sailing vacation is not for everyone. Some adventurers would rather pay a little more to have the vessel all to themselves and customize each stop on the journey. There are cruise consultants brimming with information and it is available upon request.