What to Look For in a Luxury Yacht Charter

The place to be for the person who likes to fish is boats and on the water, there are many ways to be out on the open water with all the amenities that anyone would expect to make this a perfect trip.

What can turn in to the most relaxed trip on the open water is with a luxury yacht charter, there is no stress and there is a boat filled with amenities. Fishing in the ocean and with many charters a crew to do all the sailing and work aboard ship. Meals are prepared by a chef and an on board win cellar to with wine to compliment every meal.

One pleasing item that will not need to be looked for is the amount of people aboard ship; unlike a cruise ship the only people on the yacht charter are the friends and family that are invited. Luxury yachts are for relaxing and for many people this includes sport fishing. Many yacht rentals are equipped with all the connivances that a sport fisher needs like lockers for the catch of the day and a station to prepare gear for fishing.

Charter boats are a great advantage to many people that want to spend their free time on the water. There is no up keep on the boat and no need to worry about where it would be docked when there is no time to be on the water. This makes yacht rentals an easy choice because of these benefits and along with that there is the fact that the sailing can be done by the crew. That makes a sport fishing charter a prefect way to be on the water without any of the responsibility except catching fish.

These motor yachts also are a great choice for the person that does not fish to relax and feel pampered with the comfort and the amenities that are found on luxury yachts. That makes the luxury yacht charter a choice that many people find the perfect vacation. For the person that fishes and the person that does not because there are comforts for each of them. The amenities that people look for with yacht rentals are the plush sleeping accommodations, the complete fitness centers that are offered on some charter boats, the finely prepared food. They look for this in rental yachts for an enjoyable get away and sport fishing trip.

Another thing that the person wanting to rent a luxury yacht charter looks for is a reliable yacht company for yacht rentals; this is because the sport fishing charter should be an enjoyable time and not a problem trip. Many places offer boat charters and but not all offer the amenities that the luxury yacht can offer, like the expertly designed yacht for sport fishing. It is also the expertly trained crew on a fishing charters that know how to find the perfect spots and how to treat the guests on the boat that makes it well worth finding the right luxury yacht charter.

By: Callie Morris

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The Luxury of Renting Private Yacht Charters

You can relax on a private yacht and travel at your own pace, pampered all the way, for much less than what you end up paying for a crowded cruise ship. Private yacht charters are becoming increasingly popular for intimate and flexible vacations. And most yacht charters are just as attentive to your needs as any cruise ship.

The private yacht charter allows you the freedom to spontaneously change your mind and stay an extra night at your favorite island or to explore an uninhabited island close by.

Your location is the single most important point of your entire vacation. Pick a calm, protected location with many islands all within sight, with many gorgeous lagoon anchorages.

Private yacht charters are favored by honeymooners, family reunions or by close friends who want to spend their time together undisturbed. Buddies looking for an opportunity for fishing in tranquil waters, deep-sea diving, water skiing or just relax on a secluded beach can also find private yacht charter a fulfilling experience.

Generally, individuals who want to enjoy a quiet vacation prefer small motor yachts staffed by a crew. Such charters are easy on the pocket as they cost anywhere between $5,000 and $25,000 a week, depending on the size of the yacht.

Since it is a cheaper alternative, college youths can also afford to enjoy their dream vacation aboard a small boat, surrounded by the blue sea or a lagoon amidst a cluster of islands, particularly in The Bahamas, the Virgin Islands or the Mediterranean near Greece.

You have the freedom to choose a yacht, its route, anchorage and stopovers, cuisines that you would like to have for every meal, assortment of drinks and beverages and activities, such as water sports and sight-seeing on land during your vacation.

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The Lakshadweep Islands - Yacht Charter

It's difficult to find areas not overly developed for tourists these days. As soon as one is discovered, the world finds out about it and before long, it has lost its charm.

Fortunately, there are still a few places that are untouched by mass tourism, where you have a chance to experience local life to the fullest. The Lakshadweep Islands, off the Malabar Coast in Kerala, India, is one of those places.

The local government has made it their mission to keep it that way too, by promoting tourism only on islands that can sustain it, and keeping it all as eco-conscious as possible: high-rise buildings are banned, only bio toilets are allowed, rain water is collected to conserve fresh water, electricity is supplied by solar power, and they even go so far as to encourage tourists (and locals) to burn coconut husks instead of using pesticides to fight off mosquitoes and other pests (Bravo! I say. If only governments everywhere could follow suit).

The islands, atolls and reefs of Lakshadweep are actually the mountaintops of a submarine volcanic range, the Chagos-Laccadive Plateau (which also includes the Maldives and Chagos). The name suggests that there are many islands in the group (the Malayalam word Lakshadweep translates to "a hundred thousand islands") but in reality, there are only 36. Ten are inhabited, but, in keeping with the effort to limit tourism, foreign visitors are only allowed on 3 of those: Bangaram, Agatti and Kadmat, and you will need a permit from the Indian Government to be able to visit.

There are a couple of yacht charter companies on the mainland, and you have the option of flying over to Agatti Island (a 1.5 hour flight) from Cochin and meeting up with your boat and crew there, or starting out from Cochin and sailing across, which takes around 3 days. Bareboat charters are hard to find here, but skippered and crewed are readily available.

Lakshadweep has a monsoon tropical climate, and the best (driest) time to visit is December to March. The air temperature remains in the 80s and 90s, and the water in the upper 70s to low 80s year round. All the other ingredients that make up a paradise getaway are here too - white sandy beaches shaded by coconut palms, aquamarine lagoons, sparkling coral reefs and an abundance of colorful marine life. Food and drink, however, is not a major reason to visit - the islands are not exactly known for their cuisine, and being 95% Muslim, alcohol is not permitted (except for on Bangaram, and the Bangaram Island Resort boasts a well stocked bar). The main reason people come to visit is the ocean and all activities related thereto: scuba diving (the islands are recognized as one of the best diving spots in the world), snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and sunbathing.

The westernmost island in the group, Agatti, is home to the only airport and one of the two resorts (Agatti Island Beach Resort) in Lakshadweep. It has one of the most beautiful lagoons in the area, a museum of Lakshadweep's history, and a mosque built in the 16th century.

Bangaram is uninhabited, except for the staff and guests at the aforementioned Bangaram Island Resort. Spend an afternoon here snoozing on a sandy beach to the soothing sound of the ocean, or, if you want more action, get in it. The diving here is fantastic and you can expect to see sharks, rays, moray eels, turtles and a myriad of colorful coral reef fish - angels, clowns, butterflies, surgeons. If you're new to diving and want to give it a try, the diving center at the resort offers courses.

Diving is also a popular pastime on Kadmat, the only island in the group with has lagoons on both sides. There is a Water Sports Institute and Dive School here which, in addition to diving, offers windsurfing and parasailing and also rents out kayaks, pedal boats and glass bottomed boats. Kadmat, which only allows 48 tourists at a time, is becoming increasingly popular with honeymooners looking for privacy in paradise.

By: Cattie Coyle

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Chartering Sailboats - Yacht Charter Mediterranean

For many people, the idea of Mediterranean boat charter represents the ultimate in dream holiday experiences.

However, given the fact that Mediterranean yacht rental is generally associated with extremely high-costs, most people believe that they will never be in the financial position to pursue their interest.

While it is true that areas such as the Cote d'Azur remain exclusive to all but the rich and famous, there are still many parts of the Mediterranean where charters for sailing boats remain affordable to those on more restricted budgets.

Three ways of Chartering Mediterranean Yachts

The first thing to realise when looking for good value is that there are in fact three different methods of securing yacht charter in the Mediterranean.

Fully Crewed Yachts

The first method is to charter a private yacht with a full crew. These boats tend to be larger and more luxurious than most hire boats, and prices tend to include all meals and occasionally drinks too. Unsurprisingly, this is the most expensive option for yacht charters in the Mediterranean, and even if you attempt to share costs by travelling with another family, you will still find this to be an expensive choice of holiday.

As an example a typical cost of hiring a crewed catamaran in the Mediterranean with 4 cabins and a capacity for 8 guests, is 18,600 euros per week during the high season and 15,500 euros per week during the low season.

Mediterranean Bareboat Yachting

The second method is to charter a bareboat for your Mediterranean cruise. This is undoubtedly the cheapest option as you do not have to pay for a crew, only the hire-cost of the boat itself. However, in order to qualify to hire a bareboat you have to prove that you have the relevant experience level for the area where you intend to sail.

Fortunately there are many Mediterranean destinations with a Level 1 rating, and you can qualify for this with as little as 5 days, or 100 miles, skippering experience.

As an example a typical cost for hiring a Mediterranean charter bareboat with 3 cabins and a capacity for 8 guests, is 2,400 euros per week during the high season and 1,800 euros per week during the low season.

Mediterranean Skippered Bareboat Yachting

If you are interested in Mediterranean sailboat charter but neither have the budget for a crew nor the experience to hire a bareboat, then the third option, hiring a skippered bareboat, may well be the right one for you. Although this option is clearly more expensive than hiring a crewless bareboat, it offers the advantage that under the tutelage of your skipper you can literally learn the ropes and gain the relevant experience that will allow you to charter a bareboat in the future. Should you wish, you can also upgrade your holiday experience by choosing to hire a host/hostess who will take care of cleaning duties.

Typical costs for hiring a skipper will begin at around 125 euros per day, while a hostess will cost a little over 100 euros per day. Although this seems to offer exceptional value, you should note that you will also have to factor in both their accommodation and living costs (i.e. food/drink) while aboard the boat. Generally, however, this remains a far more affordable option than hiring a fully crewed sailboat.

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Luxury Yacht Charter

The hectic schedule of day-to-day business leaves each and every soul exhausted, high and dry. Such a repetitive routine needs to be broken with some form of refreshment; thus vacation becomes necessary to recharge the spent batteries. Out of the numerous options of vacationing anywhere in world, the idea of a luxury yachting in nature adorned land of Greece is a bright option. Yachting is a rejuvenating activity involving sailing boats, cruising to distant shores and other recreational chores.

Luxury Yacht Charter Facilities

Since last two decades, there has been a marked boom in the luxury yacht charters for individual and corporate vacations. Particularly, these yachts are abundant in Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea areas like Greece. Such an increased interest in luxury yacht chartering has led to the development of numerous custom boat building companies and brokers.

To cater to the yachting needs, SAPO International based in Greece provides excellent and modern services in-line with the growing corporate demands. It is available in two types – bare boat and crewed. Bare boat charter involves renting a boat to the client while being managed by the owner himself. There is no additional crew in this type of chartered yachts. However, the crewed ones have professional crew to manage the boat. There are several factors that decide the cost of the charter like size of the yacht, age, crew strength and destination.

Luxury Yacht Charter Types

Yachts from dimensions of 23 meters and more conform to the Super Yacht Society, 45 to 50 meters dimensions are usually three-decker with accommodation for 10-12 guests. Such a yacht has a lower deck, main deck, upper deck and a sun deck. Apart from this, a 50 meter yacht will have one or more yacht tenders comprising of speed boat, jet-skis and other surfing equipment. Yacht of 65 meters and above dimensions has four decks and a helipad.

Other important elements of corporate vacations like accommodation arrangements, private jets, limousines, private parties, rented resorts on Islands and luxurious travel are also been attended to by SAPO International. Thus, the various services offered with respect to luxury yacht charters as mentioned must be checked out with due consideration to its credibility.

By: Jyoti Mali

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