In terms of popularity, the top charter areas are: the Caribbean (between Puerto Rico and Trinidad), Greece, the Bahamas, the Med (south of France, Sardinia, Corsica), and New England. These areas will have the most yachts to choose from, and the widest range of price options, and the easiest flight connections in and out. The up-and-coming charter destinations are Alaska, Turkey, Thailand/Malaysia, the Sea of Cortes and the Galapagos. There are fewer boats available, but it also means that you will see less people when you cruise. Call us to ask about opportunities in these areas.
The best charter values are probably in Florida and the Bahamas. The most expensive charters are in the Mediterranean. The most exotic charter destinations include Thailand, the Amazon, the Seychelles, the Maldives, the Great Barrier Reef and French Polynesia.
There are many events that people charter yachts for, such as the Monaco Grand Prix, the Cannes Film Festival, Super Bowl and PGA events. If you are a windsurfer, a treasure diver, a bone-fishing fan, or sailboat racer, the FIVE STAR FLEET has what you need.
There is no better way to spend a relaxing vacation than to charter a yacht. You get to choose who you sail with. Bring your family and friends, your board or directors or that special significant other for some private time together. Yachts come with a captain, chef and professional crew who look after your safety and enjoyment and cater to your every need.
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What Yacht is Best for my Group?
It depends on how many people, if you like sail or power, how fat your checkbook is, what's available for your dates, etc....
When you look at the yachts in the Yacht Selection part of this site, be sure to study the layout of the cabins and the toys inventory of each yacht. For instance, if you scuba dive, you may want a yacht with a compressor. You may require satellite communication to stay in touch with the office.
The Crew ends up being more important than the yacht, in many cases. The best crews have the same charterers coming back year after year, regardless of what boat they are running.
Sailboats are generally the best value. They are usually more fun for kids. The crews will be real sailors and generally younger. (I must admit a bias here, as I grew up sailing.) On sailboats, you often get a 'cabin with a berth and a shower' (if you're lucky), on power yachts you can get a 'stateroom with a king or queen with a bath tub'. One of the many up-sides of sailing is that you are not paying for the wind that drives you along.
Catamarans have tremendous advantages. First, they don't 'tip'. Second, you get tons of room, and lastly, they're very fast. They draw very little water and can often pull right up to beaches, sand bars, and land bars. These boats are gathering a significant following in the charter fleet and many of us consider them to be the future of yachting.
Power Yachts are differentiated by size, speed and charter price. The charter price will very often reflect the age and condition of the vessel. A 12-knot vessel will cost less than one that tools along at 30-knots.
Please contact us for additional information on a yacht charter for your friends or family. All yacht charter information is provided on a 'custom' basis. There is not a printed catalog of yachts. Instead, we will need to gather the following information from you:
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