| A Florida Yacht Charter is a perfect destination for | | | | boat, you will be required to show proof of your |
| your next trip. The weather is ideal for sailing all year | | | | sailing experience and demonstrate your skills. |
| round. Hurricane season in the summer and early fall | | | | Crewed Charter |
| can be unpredictable, but in the absence of a | | | | A crewed charter can range from just a captain and |
| hurricane the sailing conditions are beautiful. | | | | a cook to a full crew. This depends on the size of |
| Companies offering charters and luxury yacht sales | | | | the boat, number or guests and length of the trip. |
| are abundant in Florida. The company will help you | | | | The crew cabins are separate from the guest cabins. |
| plan your trip, set your itinerary and find activities. In | | | | This is a great way to travel in luxury. The crew |
| addition, many offer packages that include your air | | | | supplies your meals and helps plan activities. |
| flight and hotel reservations. For the best possible | | | | Sailing School |
| experience, work with a reputable company that has | | | | Sailing schools are offered by charter companies |
| been around for a long time. | | | | throughout Florida. The trip will generally last between |
| Florida Yacht Charter Destinations | | | | four and seven days, depending on the course you |
| There are many locations on both the Atlantic and | | | | are taking. The average bareboat charter certification |
| Gulf coasts of Florida for luxury yacht charters. On | | | | course lasts for five days and costs about $3000. |
| the Atlantic coast, Jacksonville offers an excellent | | | | Once certified, you can sail your own bareboat |
| location for watching Pilot whales. Daytona and | | | | charter. |
| Jacksonville are great spots for a fishing charter. On | | | | Planning an Event |
| the Gulf coast, Fort Myers and Clearwater offer | | | | A yacht is the perfect choice for a wedding, |
| beautiful beaches and small coastal islands to explore. | | | | honeymoon, or corporate event. Weddings at sea |
| The scuba diving is excellent along the entire | | | | offer a unique setting. The captain of the ship |
| coastline. | | | | performs the ceremony. In most cases, you will use |
| For beautiful islands and clear blue water, consider | | | | a crewed yacht for your wedding. You have the |
| sailing to the Florida Keys. This island chain boasts | | | | option of having the company cater the event or |
| more bareboat charters than anywhere else in the | | | | hiring your own caterer to supply the food. A |
| world. If you prefer to sail a bit farther, the Bahamas | | | | representative of the company will help you plan |
| are a popular destination for boats chartered in | | | | your big day. |
| Florida. | | | | Consider having your next corporate event or sales |
| Choosing a Florida Yacht Charter | | | | meeting at sea. Charters are available for the day or |
| Bareboat Charter | | | | for several days. Doing business at sea is relaxing and |
| With a bareboat, you are renting the ship only. You | | | | great for morale. The crew will supply meals, or you |
| are responsible to either skipper the boat or hire | | | | can choose to go ashore for meals. The size of the |
| someone to do it for you. This charter includes no | | | | charter will depend on the number of people and |
| supplies or food. You will need to bring everything | | | | duration of the trip. |
| you need for your voyage. If you plan to skipper the | | | | |