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A crewed yacht charter means hiring a boat with a permanent crew aboard, so someone else sails, cooks and looks after the trip while you relax. Here is what that includes, how it differs from skippered and bareboat charters, and how our team helps you choose.
Quick Navigation
- 1 What A Crewed Charter Is Crewed, Skippered And Bareboat Explained
- 2 What We Do Independent Advice And A Better Deal Than Direct
- 3 Peace Of Mind The Detail We Handle For You
- 4 Refining Your Trip Every Part Researched Independently
- 5 End To End Support Service Beyond The Point Of Sale
- 6 Talk To Us Ask Any Question, No Obligation To Book
1.What A Crewed Charter Is
Crewed, Skippered And Bareboat Explained
Crewed Yacht Charter Is Adventure and Relaxation in Perfect Harmony
What is Crewed Yacht Charter?
Yacht charter definitions vary, yet a Crewed Yacht Charter almost always refers to hiring a boat with a permanent crew aboard and is not available as a bareboat charter.
Skippered Yacht Charter
What is a Skippered Charter?
To better understand what a Crewed Charter is, let’s take a quick look at the next charter down and the differences. On a Skippered Charter, you will have someone sailing the boat for you, yet this person is unlikely to live on the boat, and the boat is likely to be available for charter without a skipper.
What Is a Bareboat Charter?
What is a Bareboat Charter?
Again to help us understand what is a Crewed Yacht the last type of charter is a Bareboat Charter.
Superyachts with large crews start at around $45,000 to $500,000+ per week.
Fully Crewed Yachts
This ranges from adding extra crew to a skippered Yacht Charter, like a cook/chef and or a hostess, to a uniformed crew of 10+, including engineers, deckhands and waiting staff.
Availability
This type of charter is widely available as most bareboat yacht charters can be upgraded, whilst others are explicitly rented in this market.
2.What We Do
Independent Advice And A Better Deal Than Direct
What We Do and Why?
Understanding what is Crewed Yacht charter is, is the central theme of our core advice services. No two Crewed Yacht charters are the same, and it can be challenging to choose between them.
Collaborating with our suppliers ensures you get a better deal than direct and that we offer you extra value by using our complimentary concierge service without obligation.
3.Peace Of Mind
The Detail We Handle For You
How We Deal With Crewed Charter?
The devil is in the detail. Most Crewed Yacht Charters are booked directly with the supplier or yacht owners, missing our team’s opportunity to ensure you get the very best deal.
We consult on every possible issue including:
- Additional Provisioning Allowances (APA)
- Crew levels
- Routing
- Bad Weather mitigation
- Sleep aboard or hotels pre-boarding
- Flights
- Cabin layouts, etc.
We ensure that you retain complete peace of mind.
4.Refining Your Trip
Every Part Researched Independently
Independence Matters
No two trips are the same. We use our experience and your own to ensure we have thought of everything. There is often more than one way to achieve perfection, and our team are here to research every part of your trip independently.
Is there something you would like to know?
Don’t hesitate to let us know your unique requirements. We thrive on your challenges.
5.End To End Support
Service Beyond The Point Of Sale
Service Beyond the Point of Sale
Although rare, disputes do occur. We are always at hand to use our experience to mediate and support you till the end. We always support those who wish to give Bouquets (rather than brickbats) and would love to share you honest reviews with other clients.
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6.Talk To Us
Ask Any Question, No Obligation To Book
We Will Field Any Question, No Matter How Trivial
Dealing with your Crewed Yacht Charter enquiries is a complimentary service and puts you under no obligation to book through us. We hope you find the benefits and advantages of using us compelling and look forward to acting on your behalf the next time your Crewed Yacht Charter.
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If you would like a hand choosing a yacht or planning your charter, our team is happy to help.
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Christopher Lait
Chris founded Drake Academy, a sailing company that provides leadership training to businesses. Now the CEO of SailChecker.com you will find him handling many of your enquiries as he attempts to drive SailChecker.com forward as the company of choice for yacht charter and sailing by focusing on quality advice and great customer service.
