| re many kinds of charter trips to choose from (bare | | | | Less participation for the crewSailing Yachts |
| boat, skippered, crewed) but there is also the | | | | Advantages: |
| decision about what kind of boat to sail as well. You'll | | | | A less expensive charter, though it would depend on |
| also need to know how many people will be aboard | | | | the size of the boat |
| so you can get a boat with enough berths for | | | | Quiet and peaceful to sail |
| everyone (providing it's an overnight trip). | | | | Can avoid engine use completely except for getting |
| Usually, the larger the boat in length, the more berths | | | | in and out of the harbor |
| it will have. The same goes for either sailing yachts or | | | | Will use very little fuel |
| motor cruisers. Boats typically have double-occupancy | | | | You can travel an almost unlimited distance if the |
| cabins so check with your crew and guests to see if | | | | winds are right |
| sharing is acceptable. | | | | The entire crew is involved |
| Other than the boat's length, you will need to decide | | | | Disadvantages: |
| between either a motor boat or a sailing yacht. | | | | A slower boat, running between 5 and 10 knots |
| There are significant pros and cons to both types so | | | | (depending on the prevailing wind speed) |
| you should read up on them before deciding. | | | | The deeper draught makes it less suitable for any |
| Motor Yachts | | | | navigation in shallow waters |
| Advantages: | | | | A sailing yacht can only take a heading of 45 degrees |
| These are faster boats that can usually go over 20 | | | | into the wind, which can lengthen any trips that are |
| knots | | | | windward |
| Luxury styling | | | | So it really comes down to what you are looking for |
| A shallow draught means you can maneuver in | | | | in a yacht charter. Whether you go with a sailing |
| shallow harborsDisadvantages:- Usually more costly | | | | yacht or a motor yacht, the choice depends on the |
| Will use a lot of fuel during your charter- Your | | | | kind of trip you want. Knowing the differences |
| distance will be limited to fuel capacity | | | | between each boat can help you arrange a better |
| Less maneuverable | | | | charter boating holiday. |
| Noisy engines | | | | |