Large motor yachts and sailing catamarans are ideal for family charter vacations. Whether you choose to cruise the Caribbean or the Mediterranean seas, there is always a great selection of larger vessels available in different configurations, that can accommodate today’s modern (and sometimes “extended”) family vacation. Another great option is to charter two or more…
If you have not chartered a yacht before, here’s a handy-dandy primer, or chartering guide 101, for your first charter experience. The idea of chartering a yacht, whether it be in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean or other exotic destinations, may seem a little daunting if it’s your first time. Here’s how to make it simple. For starters,…
If you’re looking for something unique and special for your summer charter vacation getaway, perhaps you should take a closer look at Alaska and the Pacific NorthWest as an option. The best way to to see the spectacular sights and experiences of this amazing region of our continent is to charter a nice comfortable yacht…
No I didn’t see these on somebody else’s website – they are my own thoughts after 15 years is the business – these are the 3 critical yacht charter tips that I’d like to pass on. They are most critical for crewed yacht charters. 1. The crew makes your charter successful – not the boat.…
Hydra is a different Greek island. So many islands so little time: this is the conundrum we face after the decision is made – “let’s do the Greek islands this year….” – this is the point where most foreigners and would be charterers, entranced by the beautiful pictures of white windmills and churches with blue…
This article could have been well entitled “The Magic of a Well Prepared Preference Sheet” – since the secret of a perfect yacht vacation will depend largely on the quality and detail of this essential document. The value of a well filled out, and complete charter Preference Sheet cannot be over-estimated. Does your group include…
The Baltic is the largest brackish-water sea in the world and a yacht charter in the Baltic sea is a very unique experience. It is located between the Scandinavian peninsula and Europe`s north, north-east and mainland. It is bordered by Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. The Baltic Sea has little or…
When you’re planning and booking your next yacht charter vacation, we thought it useful to highlight the 6 top reasons to use a yacht Charter Broker to help you do it safely and effortlessly. Many first time charterers and even beginning charter-yacht owners do not fully understand the functions that we perform and this article…
My colleague Gail King and I were aboard the 226′ motor yacht SHERAKHAN at the Antigua Yacht Show to inspect the vessel and meet with the principals. Accordingly we were given a tour of the ship by stewardess Nicole and later met the Captain and a representative of the management company and also with the…
Hi Tony, we just left the boat, We wanted to tell you we had just a great time on AMADEUS. What a trip! Perfect weather, outstanding scenery, great boat and the best crew ever. We really wish them all the best. We know it is tough in Greece for everybody, but they worked hard, were super friendly,…