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CHARTERING

Have you pictured yourself on a luxury yacht enjoying 5 star gourmet cuisine, sipping exotic drinks and watching a fantastic sunset? It's more affordable than you might think!

It's not just for the "rich and famous" anymore. We have introduced a couple to their dream vacation for only $2800 for a full week in the Caribbean!

First, you must choose the type of yacht. Sailboats are slower and have less room than a Motor yacht of similar length. But, they are much more economical to charter. Many people love the quiet and romantic ambiance of a sailboat, but the powerboat gets there a great deal faster. We'll be glad to show you some comparisons to see what "feels' right to you.

A catamaran is a great compromise, offering much more room. It can accommodate a larger party, and is fun to sail without the "listing" or leaning for which a monohull sailboat is so famous.

TYPES OF CHARTER
There are three categories of chartering:

Bareboat Charters … is just that, just the boat. You, however, must be an accomplished skipper and can provide a resume. More info

Captain Only… is also self-explanatory. You provision the boat, prepare your own meals and hire the Captain to pilot the yacht. More Info

Crewed Charter … is one where all services are provided for your total pleasure.
The crew is a very important ingredient on a successful charter. Each vessel has at least a captain and a professional chef (who is usually the First Mate). Larger yachts will have appropriate crews. All of the crews are personally known to us. They are congenial hosts and wonderful guides to the islands. Their extensive local knowledge ensures that your cruising adventure is Customized For You! More Info

All-Inclusive...are also Crewed Charters which we have created for your convenience, these are pre-planned, all-inclusive charter packages that we have planned and prepared to their last detail. More Info

CHARTER PLANNING
These are the key elements that you need to know:

The Sailing …is mainly in sheltered waters, which is why we recommend short sailing times (2-4 hours per day) leaving plenty of time for other activities. However, itineraries and sail plans are very flexible; please consult with your captain daily. You are very welcome to get involved in the running of the vessel and informal instruction is often available.

The Cuisine …is very important to us and to our clients. We believe some of the best cuisine is to be found on our charter yachts. Clients are asked to state their food and beverage preferences on a form provided prior to their charter to enable the yacht to be adequately provisioned. Please refer to sample menus on each boatsite. (Any customer requests for special wine or liquor will be optional.)

The Prices …compare very favorable with first class hotels, resorts and private villas and are inclusive of all meals (often bar is also included) on board. As a guideline, a two-guest yacht starts from around US $3,500.00, four-guest yacht from US $6,000.00, six-guests from around US $8,000.00, and eight to ten-guests from US $10,000.00 a week (8 days/7 nights). Charters may begin on any day of the week and the rates quoted are for an entire week and include the use of onboard water toys. Scuba diving is often available to certified divers at an additional charge. (See our Scuba page.) As with any service, a crew gratuity is always welcome. We recommend 10-20% of the base charter rate but obviously this is at the client's discretion.

Custom Matching …When we talk on the phone we complete a profile about your hobbies, foreign languages spoken, and interest in ecology, fine wines, history, cooking, and/or sport fishing.

We will introduce you to the crew representing the best match for your personality and age. You will find your hosts as fascinating as the service that they offer.

DESTINATIONS
Just to give you some background…

There are approximately 5000 crewed charter boats worldwide with 2500 in the Caribbean. All Types are available, from traditional Tall Ships to modern luxury power and sailing vessels from 40' to 300'. We will customize your trip, itinerary, provisioning, water activities, land tours of cultural sites, or just taking in some "night life".

Common destinations are the Caribbean, North America (Florida, Bahamas, East & West Coast) Eastern Mediterranean (Turkey and Greece), Western Mediterranean (French and Italian Riviera, Croatia, Sicily, Corsica, Balearics), Indian Ocean (Indonesia, Seychelles) and South Pacific (Tahiti, Australia).

The focus in the Caribbean is on water activities while the visitors to the "Med" are more likely to be interested in culture, history and visiting ancient cities. It is customary for yachts in the "Med" to offer breakfast and lunch on board and the evening meal is yours to create on shore. This is where you get to really experience the culture and meet some unforgettable people.