| A charter yacht vacation is the ultimate escape. Vacations
are about rest, relaxation, and of course indulgence.
You have all this when you charter a privately operated
fully crewed yacht along with the added bonus of privacy.
No lines to wait in - no time table to keep.
Yacht charters are offered at all levels of luxury
and service in some of the world’s most beautiful
locations. The number of reputable crewed yachts available
for charter worldwide is approximately 1,500. This fleet
ranges in stature from the down to earth production
sailboat to the gloriously decadent mega yacht.
You will find the majority of these yachts roaming
the waters of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and
along the Eastern shores of Maine, Florida, and the
islands of the Bahamas.
The U.S.
and British Virgin Islands provide the largest concentration
of charter yachts to be found in the Caribbean. Other
locations such as St.
Martin /St. Maarten, Antigua, Martinique, St. Lucia,
and St. Vincent in the Grenadines provide ports where
the balance of the Caribbean charter fleet can be found.
These are all relatively easy ports to reach offering
great sailing conditions and a variety of itineraries
to choose from.
If you’re in the mood for a summertime sailing
vacation “Hot Spot” then a Mediterranean
charter is a must. Cruising off the coasts of the French
Rivera, the Italian Rivera, or the waters of Spain’s
Balearic Islands will have you hobnobbing with many
of the world’s most rich and famous “Jet
Setters”.
On the other hand, if you looking for adventure, there
is nothing like a charter yacht vacation in the beautiful
waters of the Greek
Islands, Turkey
and Croatia. There you can explore the ruins of Greece,
Turkey and the ruggedly beautiful coast of Croatia.
For those that want to stay closer to home, there is
always the option of finding a luxury crewed yacht rental
to cruise the Inter-Coastal Waterway of Florida’s
south coast, departing either Ft. Lauderdale or Miami
for ports in the Florida Keys or possibly the Bahamas.
The crewed charter yacht fleet based in Florida is primarily
made up of luxury motor yachts, with only a very few
crewed sailing vessels available.
The islands of the Bahamas offer a variety of cruising
options and itineraries. Having access to a good sized
airport makes Nassau in the Bahamas a popular port to
begin a charter yacht vacation cruise.
Like Florida,
the crewed yacht fleet based in the Bahamas is primarily
made up of luxury motor yachts, with only few crewed
sailing vessels available. Most of the crewed sailing
vessels based in the Bahamas are catamarans, with a
couple of exceptions. For the most part, these yachts
are based in Nassau and cruise either the Abacos or
the Exumas.
A word about chartering in Florida or the Bahamas
in early winter – don’t. I did it once and
froze my … Well anyway, I would say around mid
March is the earliest you would want to charter in these
waters.
Here are two more great options for a summertime sailing
vacation close to home. How about chartering a yacht
to cruise the coasts of either New England or Maine?
A cruise in New England can encompass such historic
places as Boston, Newport, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard,
and Nantucket. Here you’ll be sailing the waters
of the birth place of America.
The rugged scenic coast of Maine offers a very short
season for cruising, but its well worth it. The water
is too cold, the fog can be thick, but you go there
for the fresh lobster, calm bakes, and the fall colors.
Life doesn’t get any better than that.
Charter Sailing Unlimited has over 15 years of experience
assisting our clients in planning the finest in charter
yacht vacations around the world. Let us help you with
yours. |
