For many years, sailing was the
province not just of the wealthy,
but of an insider’s clique who were
familiar with all the nuances and
rituals of boating. Many had their
own yachts, but simply wanted to
spend a week or two in some foreign
location.
Today, however, with an increasing
demand for more frequent and for
shorter holidays, the marketplace
is changing.
Holiday makers are
increasingly looking for a vacation
that combines privacy together with
a personalised service for a short
period of time. This is exactly what
a yacht charter provides..........A
holiday within a holiday.
What about the price? - Many have the
perception that the price to charter a
sailing yacht even for a day or two is
far too expensive. This is not entirely
correct. With the increase of charter
service providers either on a full-time
or part-time basis, the opportunities
for yacht chartering have never been
better and more accessible than
today. Nowadays it is possible to
charter a sailing yacht which would
be suitably sized according to your
needs.
Starting from yachts for
2 – 4 persons right up to a Sailing
yachts which can handle groups
of 15 people, the choice is infinite.
Price is relative to the size of the
boat and when one apportions the
cost of the charter by the number of
people taking the charter, one would
find out that the price is equivalent
to an excursion or day tour. The main
benefit however is that apart from
the luxurious setting, the boat would
be entirely at your exclusive service.
Who will steer the boat? - Sailing
experience is not necessary. If you
intend to charter a sailing yacht for
a day or two, charter companies
do offer the service of a skipper.
Skippered charters are designed to
assist those with little or no sailing
experience to sail without the
responsibility of being in charge. The
skipper is provided to sail and be
responsible for your yacht, with you
assisting and learning from them.
Even if you have experience in sailing
but do not know the local waters, it
is strongly recommended to go for a
skippered charter in order to make
your cruise more relaxing. You can
also benefit from the skippers’ local
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knowledge. They will be able to
suggest you the most interesting
places for swimming and fun, as
well as finding the securest bays for
berth. As a guest on a charter yacht
you would able to customise every
aspect of your yachting vacation
making it a true five-star experience.
What to do - If snorkelling is your
passion, a yacht charter is the perfect
platform because you can visit the
right locations to observe underwater
life in their natural setting. Some
charter companies would be able
to provide you with snorkelling
equipment as part of the package.
If its peace you want, your skipper
would be able to find quiet location
for sunbathing onboard where you
might also choose a comfy location
on deck to settle in with a novel.
Relax and enjoy! - You are on holiday.
If you want to explore the intoxicating
fusion of different cultures and the
natural splendour of the Maltese
coast, a Sailing yacht charter is the
perfect choice to visit an array of
secluded anchorages whilst cruising
through the abundant history which
these islands have to offer!
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