Tuesday, January 27, 2015
A Boating Vacation on a Crewed Charter Yacht, Caribbean style!
A Boating Vacation on a Crewed Charter Yacht?
What does this mean?
Proud member of CYBA, Charter Yacht Brokers Assn.
Charter specialist for the US and British Virgin Islands, and the Eastern Caribbean Islands south to the Beautiful Grenadines!
A perfect picnic beach in the British Virgin Islands!
(Picture compliments of one of our preferred yachts: Catamaran Akasha Accommodating up to 10 guests in luxury and style. Click to view.)
What’s this all about exactly?
We get this question all the time. Perfect strangers ask me while traveling:
“Tell me.....what do you do again?”
Surprisingly enough, it’s the same question I asked myself in 1993 when I first discovered this fabulous vacation option.
Tho’ a lifelong sailor on my boat/s and others, I simply did not know this option existed. It didn’t take long for me to realize that…….
What kind of boats offer this vacation option?
· Catamarans: Can accommodate up to 10 guests in private cabins
· Monohull sailboats: Usually best for up to 6 guests in private cabins.
· Motor Yachts: Most commonly accommodating up to 6 guests in private cabins.
Does your party want a little touch of adventure?
Would you like to introduce your kids to the most fun ever on the planet?
Family reunions, couples getting together to enjoy each other’s company.
Corporate incentive rewards and team building!
Can you picture being taken by dinghy to a perfect white sandy beach for a private picnic on your Honeymoon?
This vacation appeals to those who don’t like to “run with the crowds” preferring to go off the beaten path.
And how about a Honeymoon, Anniversary or Vows Renewal charter after your Ceremony?
Let us compare to a resort Holiday Vacation? All Inclusive like many resorts.
This is it but with a twist! This luxury resort is movable!
Most all inclusive resorts offer a variety of activities for you to experience. BUT seldom do they offer boat trips, kayaking and paddle boarding as included.
Here’s a representation of “toys” for you, your family and friends to play with.
These Crewed Yachts offer so many things to do and see, that by the end of the day, you’re ready for that gourmet dinner, cocktails and usually bed by 900PM!
And what about you, on one of the perfect beaches….you spot another island just “over there”. We’ll bet you might want to explore that one. And on this style of luxury holiday, you can have it all!
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Yes, visit a different island each day, if you wish. Each one has its own special attractions to offer.
Note: Coral carries 8 guests
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SCUBA Diving
Tropical Caribbean reefs have no rival in all the world for their beauty and diversity.
Snorkeling with colorful fishes on a pristine reef.
SCUBA Diving
Many boats offer SCUBA on board, right from the yacht. Often, there is no additional charge for Certified Divers and when there is, it’s usually a nominal fee.
Resort Course or also called Discover Scuba Diving.
Have you ever wanted to just “try it out” to see if it’s right for you? Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. Several yachts offer this as "inclusive" and some do charge a small fee.
Picture compliments A2 (Adeia 2) Catamaran
What if only 1 or 2 persons in our party want to SCUBA dive?
This does come up from time to time. Sure, these yachts offering SCUBA diving can accommodate the divers. But…..what if you’re on a boat which does NOT offer SCUBA on board?
What is Rendezvous Diving
For this option, the crew will assist in prearranging for a local Dive company to come to a specific cove aka “Rendezvous” site, pick up those who want to Dive and take them away to a fabulous site/wreck. There usually is an additional charge for this ranging from $180/per person to slightly higher.
The rest of the party on board will be able to snorkel, hike, relax since the Cove will absolutely be a place perfect for all of that.
Schedule? What “schedule”?
We’ll bet you’ve been working hard, maybe too hard? It’s a little reward time for you!
Refresh the senses and experience so many things new and exciting!
Be on your own schedule or NO schedule. Weather permitting and it usually does, you can move to any different place you wish daily, or simply stay and chillax where you find it wonderful.
Picture taken by Slip Aweigh Charters, Inc. 2014. East End, Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Do you like fine dining?
Each charter yacht chef/cook will prepare and serve the most delightful foods specifically to your preferences and taste.
Fine cuisine aboard your chosen yacht.
Ask us about Catamaran Braveheart, Chef Dawn. Incomparable. Click to view.
So, we here at Slip Aweigh Charters, Inc. think this is a wonderful vacation option for your family and friends. And judging by our many positive reviews, we think we are right.
Here is a review from clients freshly off one of our favorite boats to offer, Catamaran Lolalita.
“Five in our group did the Discovery Dive course and enjoyed the varied dives offered even at this beginner level. My photographer husband was given lots of opportunities to challenge his skills including a trip up the mast for aerial pics and a tender ride-a-long to take pictures of Lolalita at full sail. The food was fantastic! Varied, fresh and plentiful. And with our group full of active young adults, quantity is important! And the atmosphere of fun, adventure and respect for the natural environment made the whole week come alive. We would highly recommend Lolalita and her crew if anyone is chartering in the area.”
Sailing dreams in the Caribbean can come true!!! We've seen it happen, over and over.
