| For many people, the idea of a Mediterranean boat | | | | crew, only the hire-cost of the boat itself. However, |
| charter represents the ultimate in dream holiday | | | | in order to qualify to hire a bareboat you have to |
| experiences. | | | | prove that you have the relevant experience level |
| However, given the fact that Mediterranean yacht | | | | for the area where you intend to sail. |
| rental is generally associated with extremely | | | | Fortunately there are many Mediterranean |
| high-costs, most people believe that they will never | | | | destinations with a Level 1 rating, and you can qualify |
| be in the financial position to pursue their interest. | | | | for this with as little as 5 days, or 100 miles, |
| While it is true that areas such as the Cote d'Azur | | | | skippering experience. |
| remain exclusive to all but the rich and famous, there | | | | As an example a typical cost for hiring a |
| are still many parts of the Mediterranean where | | | | Mediterranean charter bareboat with 3 cabins and a |
| charters for sailing boats remain affordable to those | | | | capacity for 8 guests, is 2,400 euros per week during |
| on more restricted budgets. | | | | the high season and 1,800 euros per week during the |
| Three ways of Chartering Mediterranean Yachts | | | | low season. |
| The first thing to realise when looking for good value | | | | Mediterranean Skippered Bareboat Yachting |
| is that there are in fact three different methods of | | | | If you are interested in Mediterranean sailboat charter |
| securing yacht charter in the Mediterranean. | | | | but neither have the budget for a crew nor the |
| Fully Crewed Yachts | | | | experience to hire a bareboat, then the third option, |
| The first method is to charter a private yacht with a | | | | hiring a skippered bareboat, may well be the right |
| full crew. These boats tend to be larger and more | | | | one for you. Although this option is clearly more |
| luxurious than most hire boats, and prices tend to | | | | expensive than hiring a crewless bareboat, it offers |
| include all meals and occasionally drinks too. | | | | the advantage that under the tutelage of your |
| Unsurprisingly, this is the most expensive option for | | | | skipper you can literally learn the ropes and gain the |
| yacht charters in the Mediterranean, and even if you | | | | relevant experience that will allow you to charter a |
| attempt to share costs by travelling with another | | | | bareboat in the future. Should you wish, you can also |
| family, you will still find this to be an expensive choice | | | | upgrade your holiday experience by choosing to hire |
| of holiday. | | | | a host/hostess who will take care of cleaning duties. |
| As an example a typical cost of hiring a crewed | | | | Typical costs for hiring a skipper will begin at around |
| catamaran in the Mediterranean with 4 cabins and a | | | | 125 euros per day, while a hostess will cost a little |
| capacity for 8 guests, is 18,600 euros per week | | | | over 100 euros per day. Although this seems to offer |
| during the high season and 15,500 euros per week | | | | exceptional value, you should note that you will also |
| during the low season. | | | | have to factor in both their accommodation and living |
| Mediterranean Bareboat Yachting | | | | costs (i.e. food/drink) while aboard the boat. |
| The second method is to charter a bareboat for | | | | Generally, however, this remains a far more |
| your Mediterranean cruise. This is undoubtedly the | | | | affordable option than hiring a fully crewed sailboat. |
| cheapest option as you do not have to pay for a | | | | |