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The sultry twilight air kisses your cheeks as your hair flows in the breeze. Your hand holds onto the rail as the vessel cruises effortlessly through the water. Marine life coasts alongside the boat as the first twinkling star in the sky catches your eye. Owning a boat is the dream of many but the reality of a select few. While it may seem enticing to purchase that used 27-foot luxury cruiser for $20,000, the cost of maintaining new boats is often 10% of the purchase price each year. Instead, why not consider yacht charters for a special event or vacation? For as little as $450/week, you could be living the high life on your own personal crewed yacht.

The first question many people have is, “Where are the best locations for yacht charters?” A Caribbean yacht charter sailing vacation is a very popular option for ocean lovers. The Leeward, Windward, St. Marten, St. Bart, Anguilla and Virgin Island chains offer turquoise waters, year-round warmth and laid-back, tropical vibes that are inviting to many sailors. The Mediterranean Sea is popular during the summer months, whisking guests around the French Riviera, Sardinia and Italy, where the culture is sophisticated and the beauty is historic. In the East, a yacht charter Croatia or yacht charter Greece crew are waiting to show you thousands of islands, artifacts and sights. Sailing yachts can also be chartered in the Bahamas, New England, the South Pacific, the Pacific North West, Australia, South East Asia and the Seychelles & Maldives.

Next, you will have to decide which type of yacht charters appeal to you. If you are a newcomer to the sailing world, then you may prefer one of the crewed yacht charters, which come with a highly trained skipper, crew and chef. These sailing yachts are obviously more expensive, yet are the option of choice for wedding parties, corporate events and birthdays. If you have some experience in boating, then you can hire a skippered yacht, which puts the onus on you to supply the crew but leaves the sailing responsibility to the trained skipper, and this option will save you some money. If you are practically a professional, then you will love the bareboat charter, which gives you complete freedom to sail the boat, dock where you like and plot your own course.

Most yacht charters you have heard about are with dozens of other passengers on a fully crewed vessel. You will get all the facilities, services and expertise of a cruise ship, yet it will be a more intimate experience on a smaller, classic sailing charter. The benefit of choosing this method is to take advantage of your guide’s expertise in the areas where you will be sailing, to subsidize the cost and to meet new people. However, the “template” sailing vacation is not for everyone. Some adventurers would rather pay a little more to have the vessel all to themselves and customize each stop on the journey. There are cruise consultants brimming with information and it is available upon request.

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