Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Yacht charter - you too can experience super yachting by Neil Tufano

Yacht charter is the perfect way to enjoy a super yacht lifestyle without the costs and responsibilities of yacht ownership. For anyone who is considering yacht purchase, or simply doesn't want the year-round responsibility of owning and maintaining their own vessel, charter yachts are a perfect way to get to sea. And with several different types of charter available, there's something for both the qualified hands-on skipper and clients who want the crew to relax while a crew does everything for them. And of course, there's the choice of power or sail to make, as both sailing vessel and motor yacht charter is possible.

Super yacht charter - the world is yours

With the right budget, suitable skills and enough time a chartered yacht could take you around the globe. More usually, luxury yacht charters are for a more limited period and restricted to a specific area: the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Pacific Northwest, or even the Far East. Yacht charter in the Med and Caribbean yacht charters are, for obvious reasons, enormously popular. One only has to imagine clear blue waters, waving palms and dazzling white beaches to understand the appeal of helming a chartered schooner through the waters that Captain Morgan once navigated...

Different types of yacht charter

Whether you choose the Med or the Caribbean, several different types of charter are available. Among these are skippered yacht charter and crewed yacht charters. The difference lies in the number of crew members that come with the yacht. Indeed, with the right qualifications and experience it would be quite possible for a skipper and crew team to charter a 'bareboat' yacht without any accompanying personnel. And for the ultimate business incentive or corporate event, how about corporate yacht charter?

How to find the right firm for your needs

Making the right choice of company and charter yacht is vital to the success of your voyage. Yacht charter isn't a cheap activity, so it's essential to get the yacht, skippering, yacht security and crew decisions right.

Save time with an online directory
Even the longest distance charter voyage can begin with a web search in the comfort of your living room. Easiest of all is to use a reputable luxury yachting directory to help shortlist suitable businesses offering yacht charter.

About the Author

A site such as the Super Yachts Directory will have vetted its advertisers to ensure that only the highest quality charter companies are included - it makes the super yacht charter process extremely easy for busy people like you.

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