the Bahamas yacht charter,
arranged personally.

Yes, we have professional insurance up to EUR 500,000 with ITIC.

The prices on all websites are indicative. The seasons vary from one boat to another. Some boats have a different price every week. The only way to get the accurate price for the boat is to inquire.

The prices on all websites are indicative. The seasons vary from one boat to another. Some boats have a different price every week. The only way to get the accurate price for the boat is to inquire.

Ideally, you’d book the flight tickets AFTER the charter agreement has been signed.

The reason is simple- it’s much easier to reschedule a flight for 12 people (even individually) than to get the boat you want, from the port you need, on the dates you have.

Flexibility with dates/locations can offer significant price savings compared to variants where boats have to be delivered.

The least favorable combination is last minute charters (1-4 months before the charter) with fixed dates, where the number of available boats is limited and the dates might not fit individual boat’s schedule (not all charters are Saturday – Saturday).

Yes, we have professional insurance up to EUR 500,000 with ITIC.

Sometimes, they are. Depending on the availability and the season, the yacht managers might consider a discount. Especially with the super yachts out of the main season, the discounts are not unseen.

Please check with your broker. The way to go is making an offer. Your broker will know the yacht management and suggest the best approach (or if it is even advisable). Some managers have a no discount policy, others are more motivated to close.

One crucial thing- if you do make an offer, it’s considered binding, be prepared to close quickly. Shopping around is frowned upon and will not be supported by any industry-recognized broker.

There are 2 main considerations- the yacht itself and the area.

There are some areas that are rougher than others – the Cyclades, Antigua, Malta.

When selecting your charter itinerary, ask about the different areas that are available for your destination.

Greece- opt for Saronic Gulf, Ionian Sea or the Sporades

Antigua – get a bigger boat or look at Grenadines direct (some charters start at Union). There is always the BVI that is quite comfy.

Malta- no alternative areas, Malta is pretty rough, not ideal for first time charterers.

Selecting your yacht- there are things to look at. The primary concern is the length, the longer the boat, the more wavelengths it covers and the more comfortable. When considering multiple yachts, ask for advice. The shape of the hull and the weight of the boat might point to this or that boats. Are brokers will be able to help.

As for a family vacation, consider a big catamaran, ideally a motor yacht; or a motor sailer if in the Med (gulet and gulet-like boats). There are some wonderful high end motor sailors like Iraklis L. In the Caribbean, there are some wonderful big yachts, both motor and sail.

Zero speed stabilizers- some boats offer zero speed stabilization. If you want to be sure that the nights are comfortable, choose a boat with zero speed stabilization. Check out the video if the concept of zero speed stabilization is new.

First, we see a lot of guests, often first time charterers, applying the concepts from vacation/villa rentals to yacht charters.

Waiting for the last minute deal is not a good idea (the chance you’ll get the type of boat, port, and budget on your dates is minimal).

Yacht charters are a seller’s market. The best yachts are usually booked 6 months+ in advance.

1 year ahead makes it possible to select from almost all yachts available (there are charters for Summer/Winter 2020 being signed late 2018).

With 1 year ahead, there is plenty of time to make a decision. With 3 months ahead, there are often situations, where the group communicates about a particular yacht or multiple yachts for a few days. Finally, when ready to place an option, the yacht is no longer available (placing an option is usually for the purpose of signing the contract, not making a decision).