Selecting Your Charter Location

Sailing regions are distinguished across climate, wind and scenery. Caribbean waters suits December through April, while the Mediterranean comes into season through the summer months. The Indian Ocean deliver year-round options though with monsoon considerations.

Chartering a yacht ranges across bareboat hire through to fully crewed vessels. Bareboat charter demands appropriate qualifications, and crewed charters come with a skipper and hospitality staff. Catamaran Charter - visit website - charters provide greater stability and space, which appeals to families and mixed-experience groups.

The quoted rate includes boat hire and crew wages, although several costs typically sit outside the headline price. Fuel, food and mooring charges constitute typically charged separately, often managed via a provisioning deposit. Establishing what is included in advance removes unexpected costs.

Deciding among multihull and single hull shapes what the week is like. Catamarans sail flat, offer considerably more room and draw less water. Sailing yachts offer a more engaged sailing feel and generally charter for less for equivalent length.