A Yachting Vacation

Top 5 reasons you should consider a Yachting vacation for your next trip

Do you love the idea of Island Hopping or seeing a different port each day? A yachting vacation will give you the opportunity to see places on your own time table and the complete freedom to control how long you stay. And although you are moving place to place, its nice to not have to pack/unpack each day. If the kids love a particular place, stay longer! If the wind conditions are perfect for a sail, pull up the anchor and sail away! Here’s a few more compelling reasons to consider a yachting vacation for your next trip.

1 – Explore gorgeous places without the crowds

Some of the most wonderful destinations are only reachable by boat! Imagine relaxing on deck and watching the sunset over a beautiful island cove, or diving into the warm water without another soul in sight. Beach-combing or snorkeling with lots of space, and just not having to worry about crowded spaces. Having your own vessel gives you ultimate privacy and an experience unlike you would get at any hotel, apartment or larger cruise ship.

2 – You don’t need your “Captain’s License” or even need to have boating experience

If you are new to sailing/boating, or don’t have the required qualifications, then you can hire a skipper. Hiring a skipper also allows you to sit back, fully relax and just enjoy the scenery. Its also like having a local guide along – sharing their extensive knowledge of the region and their secret hideaways with you. Alternatively, if you are an experienced boater you can do a “bareboat” charter and be the ‘captain of your own ship’! This really gives you the utmost in Privacy and freedom. There are also sailing school courses you can take to earn an accredited Royal Yachting Association qualification. (http://www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest/pages/whichcourse.aspx#filter/)

3 – A vacation exactly as you wish; on your own terms

Do what you want, when you want. And change your mind as you wish! If you decide you like a particular place, you can stay longer (or move sooner if you don’t love a place). Island hop and relax on white-sand beaches in the Caribbean, visit historic and picturesque ports in the Mediterranean or go diving and snorkeling in the tropics of Andaman Sea — its completely up to you!

4 – Its more affordable than you think

The cost of having your own private yacht charter with a skipper may not be as expensive as you imagine. One week with a skipper costs about the same as a week in a four to five star hotel for a family of four. And you can chooses from a spacious and well-appointed Catamaran or the blue water performance of a monohull. If you are interested in covering more ground, maybe a power boat is more your style. There are yachts of all different sizes and features to perfectly fit any interest or group.

5 – There are many different, exciting destinations to choose from

There are so many stunning places to charter a boat! The Mediterranean will give you lots of history, culture and great climate. Whether you choose the great sailing winds of the Aegean Sea, the rugged coastline and islands of the Dalmatian Coast, or Greek island hospitality, you will not be dissapointed! Or discover the delights of the Caribbean. With more than 5,000 islands, reefs and cays to explore, you can find some of the truly most beautiful and unspoiled places in the world. If you like more remote places, Thailand, British Columbia, and South Pacific all have some great boating options.