| "How to" for Caribbean Yacht Charters | | | | are completely responsible for the boat, no security |
| So you have decided that you want to Charter a | | | | deposit is accepted. Luxury or standard yacht - |
| Yacht this year for vacation. You watched a movie | | | | Standard yacht charters are generally for yachts |
| like "Captain Ron" or something close, and crave the | | | | about 65 ft long or less. Luxury yachts generally fall |
| adventure, warmth and fun of days in tropical water. | | | | into sizes 70 ft long up to 300 ft long. Pricing is |
| Since you have never been on a Yacht Charter, you | | | | generally broken down in the following manner:a. Either, |
| don't know what to do to prepare, what to take and | | | | price per person per week, or total price for the entire |
| what to do when you get there. Below I will attempt to | | | | yacht per week. b. Be aware that pricing differs based |
| answer some of your questions and help you make | | | | upon season as well. Summer seems to be cheaper |
| some informed decisions when planning Caribbean | | | | than Winter. c. Pricing is different for each different |
| Yacht Charters. | | | | local. |
| 1. What kind of Charter do I want to go on? What are | | | | Yacht charter with villa - Some locations provide you |
| my options? | | | | with not only a water destination, but a land destination |
| "Crewed" or "Bareboat" charters - for a majority of | | | | as well. |
| people, especially the inexperienced, the only way to | | | | 2. Where in the Caribbean can I charter a yacht?a. |
| go is with a "Crewed Charter". A crewed charter will | | | | Windward islands b. Leeward islands c. Virgin Islands |
| give you the entire crew and chefs. It provides all the | | | | ...are the most popular locations |
| drinks, food and work. Let me ask you, do you want to | | | | 3. What do I need to bring with me?a. Yourself and |
| work your entire vacation or do you want to enjoy | | | | loved ones, friendsb. Clothing should be swimsuits, |
| your vacation? In fact, if you are considering buying a | | | | shorts, t-shirtsc. Soft-sided luggage as space is limitedd. |
| yacht of any kind, I recommend that you first go on a | | | | Your manners. Remember that you are visiting where |
| Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charter. This way you can | | | | someone lives. Use the golden rule and do unto others |
| decide first hand if you want to put out the significant | | | | as you would have them do to you. Smile at the locals |
| amount of money it takes to purchase a boat, or just | | | | and even make new friends.e. Your Passport if you |
| charter a yacht each year you feel inclined to get on | | | | plan on visiting the British Virgin Islands. |
| the water. Also, if you get a "Bareboat charter", you | | | | |