Sailing vacations

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A sailing vacation can be the most relaxing way to spend your annual leave. There are many reasons why a sailing charter vacation is a great option. The main one is flexibility and independence. On a sailing vacation you can enjoy the sun and the scenery in some of the world’s most beautiful spots, but most importantly, you can escape from the onshore crowds. Imagine the difference: Instead of jumping on a plane with 200 others, all off on the same package holiday, you can choose every aspect of your charter vacation, as you wish. You sail when you like, eat when you like and literally you go where you like. On a sailboat charter, you can reach secluded bays and untouched beaches. The best part about a charter boat is choice. You can berth in port to enjoy fantastic nightlife, restaurants and great facilities. You can anchor in a sheltered bay, appreciate the sounds of nature and gaze at the twinkling stars, reflecting off the water. A charter vacation can be many things.

The most independent of all sailing vacations is a bareboat charter. On a bareboat charter, we provide a fully equipped boat, a general briefing and location advice and constant radio backup, the rest is up to you. For a sailboat charter which takes a bit of responsibility off your shoulders, try a skippered or crewed charter vacation.

A sailing vacation can also be aboard a fully crewed vessel, with other fee paying passengers. Many of the large classic yachts offer sailing vacations of this kind. A typical example would be a traditional Turkish Gullet. Such a charter vacation provides the guidance, basic facilities and services of a cruise boat, all aboard a fine, classic vessel. This type of sailing vacation has the upper hand on authenticity and local knowledge. Usually, the crews have been employed for years and know the cruising area intimately. This type of charter vacation is also a great way to meet new people, especially if there are only two of you. Imagine if you had to organize four of your friends before you could go on your sailing vacation, it may never happen!

Please contact CharterWorld if you have any more questions or comments about yacht charter in general or exactly what to expect on a particular charter vacation. A CharterWorld charter consultant will be more than happy to help you.