Are You Looking to Charter a Yacht For a Sailing Holiday? What Can You Expect From a Charter Holiday
When chartering a boat for a holiday there are many factors to consider other than the best sailing destinations.
For instance on your holiday do you want a private independent company, a large charter company, is it crewed, would you like to hire a catamaran or a yacht, what is included in the price and most importantly what activities are available Large chartered companies or private charters.
Large companies like moorings and sunsail, offer a variety of different sized yachts and catamarans with crew or for bareboat hire in many destinations.
They tend to have a stricter schedule than independent charters Private independent charters are generally highly customized yachts with a dedicated crew and offer a higher level of service and atmosphere.
They tend to have a wind turbine or solar panels to provide electricity rather than having to switch on the noisy generator Crewed or Bareboat Charter Bareboat charters are normally offered only by larger companies.
You will be responsible for managing and organising your holiday.
You have a freedom of choice to do what you want however if you have a problem you may lose some valuable holiday time.
Crewed yachts are more likely to be offered by private companies.
The crew cater for your every need and provide valuable information on interests and activities in the area for your vacation.
The crew of large companies expect a tip of roughly 10% of the price of the sailing holiday.
Charter Activities There are a wide range of activities offered by charter companies including: windsurfing, kite-surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and exploring the coasts.
Private charters tend to offer a wider range of activities and have more equipment.
They may even offer scuba diving instruction.
Catamaran or Yacht The most important factor between the two is the stability a catamaran provides.
When the water is choppy yachts tend to rock back and forth a lot more than catamaran and can take people longer to get their sea legs.
Location The main destinations for sailing vacations are in the Caribbean (British Virgin Islands), Mediterranean (Turkey and Greece) and Asia (Thailand).
Food Most companies offer full board, half board or allow you to purchase what you want from the supermarket.
On crewed charters if you dine at a restaurant you are expected to invite and pay for the crew (they do not necessarily have to accept).
Some charters offer a specialist chef.
Everyone has a different opinion to what to expect on a holiday so do some background research as most charter companies offer a wide variety of activities, service, prices and what is included.
For instance on your holiday do you want a private independent company, a large charter company, is it crewed, would you like to hire a catamaran or a yacht, what is included in the price and most importantly what activities are available Large chartered companies or private charters.
Large companies like moorings and sunsail, offer a variety of different sized yachts and catamarans with crew or for bareboat hire in many destinations.
They tend to have a stricter schedule than independent charters Private independent charters are generally highly customized yachts with a dedicated crew and offer a higher level of service and atmosphere.
They tend to have a wind turbine or solar panels to provide electricity rather than having to switch on the noisy generator Crewed or Bareboat Charter Bareboat charters are normally offered only by larger companies.
You will be responsible for managing and organising your holiday.
You have a freedom of choice to do what you want however if you have a problem you may lose some valuable holiday time.
Crewed yachts are more likely to be offered by private companies.
The crew cater for your every need and provide valuable information on interests and activities in the area for your vacation.
The crew of large companies expect a tip of roughly 10% of the price of the sailing holiday.
Charter Activities There are a wide range of activities offered by charter companies including: windsurfing, kite-surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and exploring the coasts.
Private charters tend to offer a wider range of activities and have more equipment.
They may even offer scuba diving instruction.
Catamaran or Yacht The most important factor between the two is the stability a catamaran provides.
When the water is choppy yachts tend to rock back and forth a lot more than catamaran and can take people longer to get their sea legs.
Location The main destinations for sailing vacations are in the Caribbean (British Virgin Islands), Mediterranean (Turkey and Greece) and Asia (Thailand).
Food Most companies offer full board, half board or allow you to purchase what you want from the supermarket.
On crewed charters if you dine at a restaurant you are expected to invite and pay for the crew (they do not necessarily have to accept).
Some charters offer a specialist chef.
Everyone has a different opinion to what to expect on a holiday so do some background research as most charter companies offer a wide variety of activities, service, prices and what is included.