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Select your Yacht type and
let us know: Exact charter dates:
Number of adults & children in your group - Greece, Turkey or other
Mediterranean location!
Why charter a Yacht?
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Q: What are the benefits of taking a charter sailing vacation?
A: A charter sailing vacation is one of the all-time greatest vacation options in the world! You have the opportunity to take a vacation in an idyllic setting that offers relaxation, freedom, exhilaration and plenty of fun, all in one experience. In today's pre-packaged-TV world, taking a week or two to sail in an exotic location with family or friends offers a break and bonding experience unlike any resort, cruise or tour could ever begin to offer.
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It sounds like a really great idea … but what are the estimated costs?
A: Actually, it depends on the number of people who go, the size of the sailboat and the season, but rates are pretty comparable to ski and golf vacation. For instance, in the
Greek Isles, a 32’-35' sailboat will run between $250 in low season to
$450 a day in high season. On a big catamaran (where the costs can be split among several couples), the costs will usually range between $600 to $1200 per day. Ask about season dates and rates as it varies from region to region.
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Besides the boat charter itself, what other costs are involved?
A: Transportation to the destination (i.e. flights), provisioning (food) and security insurance (also called damage waiver) are the primary additional costs, along with “spending money.”
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When should you crew versus bareboat?
A: First, a brief explanation. “Crew” means you book your charter with a captain and possibly either a mate and/or chef who are responsible for handling the boat and often for the preparation of your meal. “Bareboat” means that you take full responsibility of the boat and all aspects of your adventure. Both have distinct advantages based on your level of sailing experience and what you want out of your vacation.
If you are an experienced sailor who has done some cruising in the past,
bareboat may be the ideal choice for you. It provides the ultimate degree of freedom … there is just something great about being alone with family and friends on your own boat and going where you want to go, when you want to go.
But having a crew can add extra luxury and give you more of a carefree, "everything's taken care of" vacation experience. Also, for those who are less seasoned, having a captain aboard can offer a great educational experience to help you gain confidence for going bareboat the next time around!
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How experienced do you really need to be in order to bareboat?
A: You need to be completely comfortable sailing a boat of similar size in similar sailing conditions. The charter companies allow you to try different types and sizes of boats, but they will ask you to complete a sailing resume to indicate your experience level on boats like the one you want to charter. Almost all of the charter companies will provide a skipper (for an extra cost) to help get you familiar with the boat and/or waters. In addition, all charter companies will provide a boat briefing to ensure you are familiar with the boat and its systems and a chart briefing to introduce you to the waters, cruising areas and how to get up-to-date weather info.
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What are some activities you can participate in when you charter a sailboat?
A: Sailing, snorkeling, swimming, exploring islands and sightseeing, plus simply kicking back and relaxing are high on the list! However, if you want a little more action,
we can also arrange diving excursions or equipment rental, windsurfing rentals, fishing equipment along with many other destination-specific activities if you are interested. Crewed charter boats might even have a tender available that can provide more diving options, along with water skiing, etc. That’s one of the major benefits of a charter vacation … you can set the pace and do exactly what you want to do!
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Describe a typical day and night on board.
A: Probably much like a cruising day on any boat, although perhaps more relaxed. Wake up whenever … breakfast on board … maybe a refreshing morning swim … then you decide on the next destination which might include either a lunch stop or heading toward your next night's location. Sometimes, you may decide to simply stay put and go nowhere!
Assuming you have a new destination, you’ll sail for a few hours, stop for lunch, swim, snorkel, etc. Then it’s sailing for a few more hours to that evening's anchorage. Arrive and set for night. Then it’s more swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, lazing back with a great book, etc. At sunset, maybe it’s cocktails on deck with some music. Perhaps you’ll have dinner on board in the cockpit, or you’ll wander up to a beachfront restaurant. And then it’s back to the boat where you can lounge beneath a canopy of stars, read, talk, play games … whatever! Repeat, repeat, repeat... As many who have experienced a charter vacation will tell you, it’s the life!
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Any special do's and don'ts for chartering that you'd recommend?
A: Biggest do is: "JUST DO IT!" The biggest don't is:
"DON’T DELAY!”
As a former employee of the charter industry who used to always take charter vacations myself, I was convinced that all vacations were that good! However, over the last few years, I've taken a number of different types of vacations and few of them compare to the freedom and relaxation of a charter sailing vacation.
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How do I take action?
A: Take your time and ask lots of questions but do not wait too
long to take action. Best rated yachts go fast.. Visit our web page
with sailboats as we have display offers there and contact our knowledgeable staff on hand who can answer your questions and in some instances, actually show you some boats. You can
email us and have more individual attention to address your questions and walk you through
the options, sailing locations, and explain how it works. Also, many
times we advertise listings of charter sailboat specials. And, if you are ready to dig in right now,
browse the website and you’ll find a wealth of easily available information right at your fingertips!
Yacht chartering procedure
When chartering a yacht, you should know:
-what type of yacht you are interested in;
-if you wish to have a crew on the yacht or not;
-the number of people to be accommodated on the yacht;
-the number of days and the exact dates of your trip; and
-the departure port. |
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