Motor Yacht Charter: 3 Options For Your Luxury Vacation

By Marissa Velazquez


Whatever kind of vacationer you are - sight-seer, sporty and adventurous or sun lover - a motor yacht charter is an amazing way to express your holiday self. The sea has no traffic jams, crowds or queues, and as such, offers an unrivalled experience of freedom and adventure. In this brief article, the three basic boat charter options are examined, along with their main advantages and disadvantages.

The simplest, most affordable option is bare boat. For those who wish for the maximum freedom on their voyage, this is a great choice. With no professional captain or crew, this also makes for the most private option where one can completely relax and let one's hair down. With that said, there are important things to consider before taking this route.

This option does require that one person in the boat's party is the designated skipper and is qualified to at least a basic level (e. G. Having an International Certificate of Competence). It will also be a big help if the skipper has some experience of the local waters. Before embarking on the trip, it should be made clear that the skipper is in charge and that everyone on board should (within reason) defer to this person.

Others with crew roles should be clear as to exactly what they are, and what is expected of them. They should be prepared to carry out these roles in a competent, responsible fashion. The skipper should be someone with the authority and management skills to motivate and manage the 'crew'.

If you do not have any skippering skills, or would rather someone else shoulder these duties, a bare-boat-with-skipper charter is a good option. With this alternative, you get a boat but with the added advantage of an experienced skipper. He/she will operate the boat with some basic help from the passengers.

A big advantage of this arrangement is that the skipper will have the inside track on all of the best options for your voyage. His/her knowledge of the choicest locations for swimming, water sports, sight-seeing, eating, drinking and so on, can save you an enormous amount of time and hassle. He/she will also be the one in charge, and knowing someone else is responsible for safety and legalities can allow you to truly relax and enjoy yourself.

A third option is a boat with a captain and full deployment of crew. It goes without saying that this is the most costly option, but it is also the most luxurious and care-free. Knowing that all of the practicalities of running the boat are covered enables you to focus on enjoying yourself. If you don't mind the higher costs and slight lack of privacy, this is a sterling way to explore your chosen destination.

Whichever option you decide is best for you, with a little forward planning you can be assured of a holiday to remember. A motor yacht charter is available in the most fascinating, glamorous and exotic destinations around the world. The luxuries of the latest motor yachts combined with the freedom to roam, makes this kind of holiday one of the most enchanting of all.




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