Chartering a yacht is the same as renting a house while on vacation. Yachts are chartered at weekly rates based on the size, accommodations, level of luxury and number of guests. A typical yacht charter is booked at a weekly rate, but daily yacht charters are also available. Usually a yacht charter is 1-2 weeks in duration. Chartering a yacht is a truly unique way to see some of the worlds most beautiful and exotic locations. The level of service provided by the crew is similar to that enjoyed at some of the most luxurious Five Star Hotel in the world. Finally, the privacy that you will enjoy while chartering a yacht is very attractive to those looking for an escape from the real world. The most famous athlete in the world has named his yacht “Privacy” which best sums up the world of yachting. The world of owning a yacht is a very exclusive club, and chartering a yacht is the best way to sample it.
There are several types of yacht charters, which are grouped under three major categories; superyacht charters, fully crewed private yacht charters and bareboat yacht charters. The best way to think of these three types of yacht charters is comparable to the level of luxury, service and accommodations at a luxury hotel. The first decision is to determine if you prefer to charter a sailing yacht or a motor yacht. Both of these types of yachts are available for private yacht charter or corporate yacht charter.
The experience of chartering a yacht can cater to a client’s personal tastes, needs and budget. Yacht charter brokers will work with clients to determine the best yacht and crew to match a client with based on the type of yacht charter desired. Choosing the perfect yacht is the most important part of the process of chartering a yacht. Charter brokers will gather as much information as a client can provide in order select the ideal yacht and crew to make for a memorable excursion.
There are many types of yachts available for charter at some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations around the world. Clients determine the level of activity or rest and relaxation they desire to make for a pleasurable yacht charter experience. If you crave access to water sports and lots of activities, then your yacht charter broker will have certain yachts in mind that suit your desires. If a client is looking for an escape from the real world and craves peace, tranquility and privacy, then a yacht charter broker will have additional yachts in mind.
There are sailing yachts, motor sailing yachts, displacement motor yachts and fast planning motor yachts. Are you interested in a sailing catamaran yacht or a power catamaran motor yacht? Do you need a yacht equipped with a helicopter too? All of the above are considerations when determining the ideal yacht for charter.
Sailing yachts will appeal to those who have always dreamed of sailing in beautiful seas accompanied by the wind and a spirit of adventure. Motor sailing yachts will appeal to those who want the peace and tranquility associated with sailing, but prefer the performance, accommodations and level of luxury associated with that of the finest motor yachts in the world. Both sailing yachts and motor sailing yachts appeal to clients who have always held a romantic vision of sailing. There is something visually stunning about seeing the wind and the sea as a canvas upon which a sailboat can paint a beautiful picture. Although sailing yachts and motor sailing yachts can accommodate fewer guests in oftentimes less lavish accommodations, they usually more than make up for it by fulfilling a desire in many to experience something from the past. There is a nostalgic vision shared by many, of being in harmony with the sea, which can only be achieved while sailing.
Displacement motor yachts will appeal to those looking to experience the old world charm associated with a motor yacht. The best way to imagine this type of yacht is to think of the yacht in the James Bond movie “Thunderball” (1965) starring Sean Connery. These old world classics are timeless in their beauty, styling and sense of nostalgia. If you enjoy larger accommodations, a smoother ride and are not in a hurry to get anywhere in particular, this would make for an ideal cruise. Fast Planing motor yachts will appeal to those who really want to get around at a high rate of speed. These motor yachts can cruise at over 20 knots an hour and enable you to move from port to port with ease. The level of luxury of the accommodations and living areas on these motor yachts will match those of the best Five Star Hotels in the world.
Chartering a luxury yacht is a unique way to explore exotic destinations around the world. Spending time vacationing with family and friends on a luxury yacht charter will provide memories that last a lifetime. Yacht charter is one of the most exclusive vacations in the world and gaining entry is afforded to only the few who can afford the price of admission. Imagine enjoying time with family and friends in one of the worlds many beautiful ports of call while enjoying the level of service only enjoyed at a Five Star Hotel. This is what awaits you in the world of yacht charter.
Yacht charter brokers can make all of the arrangements to locate the yacht ideally suited to a client’s cruising needs. Typically, yacht charter brokers will only recommended yachts that they have inspected personally. The yacht charter brokers own personal impressions on the yacht and the crew can provide valuable insight to the client looking to locate the yacht charter best suited to their tastes and desires. In many cases they will have previously booked their clients on the yachts presented for consideration. Client feedback on each yacht charter is valuable information and yacht charter brokers utilize this information when determining which yacht and crews to use for future yacht charter bookings. In addition, yacht charter brokers can assist in planning every detail of your cruising and vacation itinerary.
You determine where you want to go, what you want to do and with whom you will be spending your time with on this dream vacation. During your yacht charter, you will be the one in charge of determining every detail of your time on the yacht. The captain of the yacht will take you wherever you want to go based on the type of activities or privacy you desire. A professional crew will be catering to your every need to make this vacation a truly memorable and relaxing experience. Finally, a personal chef will plan all meals based on your specific requests to make sure that you enjoy the finest dining that one associates with some of the best restaurants in the world.
There are yacht charters for every budget and they will vary dramatically depending on the number of guests, the size and type of staterooms you require, the level of luxury you want to enjoy and finally the size of the yacht and crew. Your yacht charter broker will have you fill out a detailed list of your requirements and needs. Most yacht charters offer a vast array of water related activities for your enjoyment. Yacht charter activities will include swimming, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surf kayaking and surfing. If you are interested in trying an activity for the first time, the crew will be able to offer you instruction on all of the activities they have available onboard. The yacht charter broker will review the list of activities you are looking for and will present you with yachts that best meet your desires.
Booking your yacht chart early is always a good idea because many clients who enjoy yacht charter vacations reserve their yacht charter up to a year in advance. Certain yachts and ports of call are very popular during the peak season, so keep this in mind when planning a yacht charter vacation. If you have ever rented a house in one of the most exclusive vacation destinations in the world, you know that many clients rent their house up to a year in advance. They visit the same beautiful tropical island year after year at the same time of year, so that they can see their friends who also vacation there annually. Yacht charter brokers want to match clients to their dream yacht to create memories that will last a lifetime. The first step to achieving this goal is to book early.
A television special on the world of superyachts interviewed a yacht owner on what it was like to own a superyacht. The yacht owner’s description best summarizes what appeals to many who own a yacht or book a vacation yacht charter. The yacht owner said that owning a yacht was like taking his home to some of the most luxurious cities in the world. And when he has seen and done everything he wants to do in that city, he can take his yacht to the next city. He felt that the freedom to do what he wants and when he wants to do it provides him with a truly unique way to see some of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Yacht charters are designed to cater to the clients needs first and foremost. There are no schedules except the ones that you decide best suit your needs. There are no itineraries, fixed schedules or cruise dates. You book your yacht charter to begin and end in the port of call that is most convenient for you. You can visit every major port in the world and gain entrance to some of the most exclusive vacation destinations. The yacht charter broker will match you with the best yacht charters available based on the dates you want to book. You decide where and when your vacation will begin and where and when it will end.
Yacht charters are available to suit a wide range of clients. The yachts will range in size from 40-400’. The size of the crew and level of service will increase based on the size of the yacht and the level of luxury desired. Yacht owners make their yachts available for yacht charter to defray the costs of ownership. These yachts are fully staffed with a full time crew that will be as large as required to make the yacht operation flawless. Depending on the size of the yacht chartered, the crew can range between 2-30 crewmembers.
The crews of these yachts are highly trained and experienced in seamanship. Yacht charter captains will have a master captain’s license and any other professional licenses required to operate the yacht. Safety, security and discretion are of paramount importance to the entire crew.
The captain of the yacht is in charge of the entire crew and his primary goal is to provide clients with a memorable cruise while insuring the safety of everyone on board. If you desire privacy, a yacht charter captain can take you to some of the most remote and secluded beaches in the world. If you crave the nightlife of some of the most exclusive ports in the world, your captain can get you there in style. Your personal chef will create a meal plan based on your specific requests.
Yachts available for charter are not available for public viewing and must be booked through a yacht charter broker. Yacht charters are customized vacations that cater to each client’s personal tastes. If you are looking for lots of activities and entertainment, then the yacht charter broker will plan an itinerary that involves the ports best suited to a lively and exciting vacation. If you are looking for privacy in peaceful and secluded locations only accessible by a yacht, than the yacht charter broker will plan an itinerary to remote islands and quiet anchorages. Every yacht charter will be tailored to a client’s vision of the perfect vacation cruise.
There are many types of yacht charters available for your consideration. Yacht Charter options will include the following: Sailing Yacht Charters, Motor Sailing Yacht Charters, Catamaran Yacht Charters, Diving Yacht Charters, Fishing Yacht Charters, Expedition Yacht Charters, Displacement Yacht Charters, Fast Planing Motor Yacht Charters, Motor Yacht Charters, Luxury Yacht Charters, Super Yacht Charters and Mega Yacht Charters.
The Mediterranean is the most popular yacht charter destination during the summer. The Caribbean is the most popular yacht charter destination during the winter and spring. The world of yacht charter includes many other locations around the world such as the United States, Bahamas, South Pacific and French Polynesia. In order to match you with the ideal yacht charter vacation, below is a brief overview of the activities available on yacht charters around the world:
Mediterranean Corsica and Sardinia, Croatia, French Riviera, Greece and Italian Riviera.
Caribbean The Leeward Islands, Turks and Caicos, The Virgin Islands and The Windward Islands.
Bahamas Abacos, Bimini, Eleuthera, Exumas, Grand Bahama and Nassau.
United States Alaska, Florida, New England and Pacific Northwest.
South Pacific Australia, The Cook Islands, Fiji, New
Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands, The
Kingdom of Tonga and The Vanuatu Islands.
French Polynesia The Marquesas Islands, The Society Islands and The Tuamota Islands.
Chartering a yacht is the same as renting a house while on vacation. Yachts are chartered at weekly rates based on the size, accommodations, level of luxury and number of guests. A typical yacht charter is booked at a weekly rate, but daily yacht charters are also available. Usually a yacht charter is 1-2 weeks in duration. Chartering a yacht is a truly unique way to see some of the worlds most beautiful and exotic locations. The level of service provided by the crew is similar to that enjoyed at some of the most luxurious Five Star Hotel in the world. Finally, the privacy that you will enjoy while chartering a yacht is very attractive to those looking for an escape from the real world. The most famous athlete in the world has named his yacht “Privacy” which best sums up the world of yachting. The world of owning a yacht is a very exclusive club, and chartering a yacht is the best way to sample it. 
There are yacht charters for every budget and they will vary dramatically depending on the number of guests, the size and type of staterooms you require, the level of luxury you want to enjoy and finally the size of the yacht and crew. Your yacht charter broker will have you fill out a detailed list of your requirements and needs. Most yacht charters offer a vast array of water related activities for your enjoyment. Yacht charter activities will include swimming, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surf kayaking and surfing. If you are interested in trying an activity for the first time, the crew will be able to offer you instruction on all of the activities they have available onboard. The yacht charter broker will review the list of activities you are looking for and will present you with yachts that best meet your desires.
