Charter a Boat for an Adventurous Vacation Experience

Charter a Boat for an Adventurous Vacation Experience

A fun and adventurous way of seeing the Virgin Islands and other islands in the Caribbean is to charter a boat. Typically travelers fly in and drive to resorts to relax, or go on a cruise that stops at ports briefly or fly regional airlines to visit different Islands. Chartering a boat gives them greater flexibility. They can charter their own course and enjoy visiting islands and travel from Island to Island at a leisurely pace.

How to Charter a Boat

The US Virgin Islands and several Islands in the Caribbean have renowned companies that offer yacht and boat charters. The staff at these boat charter companies will help you to draw up an itinerary that will help you take trips to many pristine Caribbean Islands with hidden coves and beaches. Many Islands have resorts, diving spots and a range of activities for the adventurous traveller. You could also charter a boat from an individual owner. These entrepreneurs take passengers on their boats around Islands and act both as crew and captain.

Types of Tours

There are different types of tours on charter boats. You can steer your own chartered boat or charter a boat complete with a sailing crew. Some companies also send instructors with the chartered boat for travelers who want to learn to sail. You can charter a boat for half a day, full day or for an overnight sail. You can also charter a boat for a whole week. Many companies rent charter boats with a captain who serves as a tour guide during the trip.

Types of Boats

Types of boats offered by charter boat companies include sail yachts, monohull yachts and power yachts. Catamarans are smooth sailing boats and are comfortable compared to other boats because they have cabins and bathrooms, fitted kitchens, dining areas and lounging areas on the deck.

What To Take

You need to take food and drinks including food and drink for the captain for the duration of the trip. There are many local markets where you can easily buy what you need. Some companies stock the boat for the customer for a fee. Make sure that there are markets on the way where you can replenish supplies.

Charter Costs

Besides the cost of chartering the boat, you will need to set aside an amount to tip the captain and crew and keep enough money to replenish supplies at local markets.

Itinerary

Before you charter the boat, plan the itinerary. Email or phone the boat charter company and ask for their help in drawing up an itinerary. Besides sailing, your itinerary should include places to moor the boat for the night. After you charter the boat make sure you discuss the itinerary with your captain who can help fine tune your plans.

Packing For Your Trip

Pack casual lightweight clothes that you can use while sailing and a pretty outfit for a special meal on shore. You need to carry general toiletries, sunscreen and power adaptors for your mobile phone or computers.

Chartering a boat for a trip around Caribbean Islands is a fun way of seeing the Islands especially if you are a traveller with a sense of adventure.

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