Crewed Charter Yachts
Just imagine cruising the
tropical seas aboard your own privately chartered yacht. If this has been a dream of yours that you
would like to make a reality it is recommended that you first do some research.
As with anything else word of mouth is always the best testament. If you have a business partner, friend, or
family member that has chartered a yacht ask about their experience.
Count the Costs
There are a lot of charter
companies and a huge variety of yachts available for charter. The prices are widely varied as well. A basic
charter fee will include the use of the yacht and its equipment, crew salary
and insurance. Additional expenses would depend upon your destination and
number of guests. Some of these expenses would include the fuel, water,
dockage, port and cruising taxes, mooring charges, shoreside power etc. There
may be specific needs and requests that may increase your costs as well such as
the food, wine, beverages, and flowers. Also, the additional cost of getting to
the yacht’s location may not be included.
Do Your Research
Most of these crewed charter yachts
have websites. The website should have
information on the various yachts they represent. A yacht’s specifications and equipment will
most likely be listed. You should
charter a yacht that is a substantial ocean going vessel that can offer a high
level of comfort and sea worthiness. The
captain’s names should be available with their resumes and those of the rest of
the crew. Security is an important issue
in today’s world. Inquire what
precautions they have taken and what type of security they provide. Medical situations could arise and you need
to know how their company would handle an emergency situation. This should be an experience of a lifetime so
you want to make sure all the bases are covered before you leave port.
Some other questions to consider:
Where would you like to cruise? How long
do you wish to cruise? How many
guests? Will there only be adults or
will children be aboard also? What type of recreational activities do you want
to partake in? Do you or any of your guests have special dietary or physical needs? You want to choose the ideal yacht and crew
to make exploring distant islands and tropical locations enjoyable and relaxing.
Enjoy Your Cruising Experience
Now that we have covered the
necessary technical information here is what to expect onboard one of these
crewed charter yachts. A typical day of
cruising will include exploring private inlets and bays, swimming, fishing and
snorkeling or maybe some waterskiing or racing with your friends on a jet ski. You may decide you just want to relax on a
private beach improving your suntan. For a cultural experience there is always shopping
in a quaint island village or collecting pieces of art from various ports of
call.
After a day of water activities
you may wish to relax in the salon with a refreshing cocktail and freshly
prepared appetizers and watch TV or view a movie. For the evening meal you will be treated to a
dinner that may include an international cuisine or perhaps, freshly caught
fish by yours truly, prepared by a professionally trained chef. You may want to dine on the lido deck
watching beautiful sunsets. You may
choose to have your meal served in an elegantly decorated dining room of your beautiful
charter yacht.
As long as you do your research
and plan ahead you will not be disappointed with your decision to book a crewed
charter yacht.
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