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DO
I HAVE TO SHARE THE YACHT?
No – it is possible
to book by the cabin but most people prefer to
charter the whole yacht. We will help you select
the right yacht to suit you and your party from
a honeymoon for two up to larger yachts for five
couples.
WHAT
TYPE OF YACHTS ARE AVAILABLE?
A
whole range of yachts, catamarans,
monohulls and powerboats,
to suit all budgets and requirements are available.
Just contact
us for further information or click here to
search for available
yachts.
WHAT
IS A NORMAL CREWED YACHT CHARTER?
Depending on the location
you select for your charter, we will happily send
you a sample itinerary to give you a flavour of
a typical week in that particular area.
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WHAT
WILL OUR CREW BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Your crew will be responsible
for every aspect of ensuring you have a safe and
fun vacation. Your chef will prepare all meals
and snacks and keep the boat clean and tidy. Your
captain will be responsible for running the yacht
and your well being.
WHO
DECIDES THE SAILING ITINERARY?
This can be jointly decided
between yourself and the captain, or you can let
the captain recommend the best route given your
preferred activities. This will also, of course,
be influenced by local weather conditions.
HOW MUCH WILL MY CREWED YACHT CHARTER
COST?
Typically prices run between
US$1500 and US$2500 per person for a week. In
the Caribbean, costs are normally all inclusive,
including all meals, an open bar and watersports.
The rate is determined by the size of the yacht,
the area in which you’re chartering, time
of year and number of guests. As a guide, sailing
boats tend to be priced on a sliding scale depending
on number of guests whereas motorboats you charter
the entire yacht. As prices are frequently revised
and special offers become available we recommend
that that you contact
us for the latest price information and yacht
availability.
DO
I NEED INSURANCE?
Whilst the yacht will be
fully insured we recommend that you do take out
standard holiday insurance together with a cancellation
policy. This ensures that in the unfortunate event
of you having to cancel your trip you will be
able to claim against your insurance.
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DO
WE SAIL ALL DAY?
This will depend on the
area in which you’re sailing and the selected
itinerary. If you are looking to sail for just
a couple of hours each day, but mainly enjoy your
time at anchor or ashore and are looking for a
holiday in the Caribbean, then we recommend the
British Virgin Islands.
WILL
WE BE ABLE TO ORDER SPECIAL DIET MENUS OR REQUEST
FAVOURITE BEVERAGES?
Absolutely!! Your crew will
endeavour to make sure that all special requests
are met. Shortly before charter we will send you
a Preference Sheet where you can state all your
likes and dislikes.
DO YOU HAVE ANY
YACHTS THAT TAKE TWO GUESTS FOR A HONEYMOON OR
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION?
Yes – it is becoming
increasingly popular to either get married or
just honeymoon onboard a yacht.
WILL
A CREWED YACHT CHARTER BE A GOOD FAMILY HOLIDAY?
A crewed yacht vacation
really is the perfect family
sailing holiday. A great way to make sure
that the kids are entertained, have fun and are
in a safe environment.
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WILL
I BE ABLE TO MAKE AND RECEIVE PERSONAL PHONE CALLS
FROM THE YACHT?
Most yachts have the facility
to set up personal telephone accounts for their
guests. This should be checked when you book.
CAN
I SCUBA DIVE FROM THE YACHT?
Several yachts offer diving
with one of the crew being a dive master. Where
this isn’t the case, there are several rendez
vous diving companies who will be happy to collect
you from your yacht.
SHOULD
I TIP?
In the Caribbean yacht crews
work on the American system whereby a gratuity
is received for hard work and good service. This
is not mandatory and is up to the individual,
but is generally between 10-20% of the charter
price.
HOW
DO I REACH THE BVI AND WHERE
DO I BOARD THE BOAT?
You need to fly to Beef
Island (code EIS) which is accessible via either
San Juan (Puerto Rico), St Thomas or Antigua.
Crewed yachts are generally boarded at Village
Cay Marina, but we can give you more advice when
we know which boat you’re chartering and
where you’re coming from. Please visit our
Destinations page
for details of the other Caribbean islands.
WHAT
HAPPENS ONCE I DECIDE TO GO AHEAD?
Once we’ve found you
the perfect yacht we’ll send you a contract
to sign. This is then forwarded to the Captain
of the boat for his signature and a copy sent
back to you. At this point a 50% deposit is required
to secure the booking. Click
here for more information.
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