| One of the often overlooked ways to enjoy a | | | | for a three hour charter. With a little imagination you |
| vacation to the Islands of Aloha is to book a private | | | | can create an adventure that will be one of the most |
| yacht charter in Hawaii. | | | | memorable highlights of your vacation in Hawaii. |
| There are many options for boat rentals in Hawaii, | | | | For a real adventure you can book a an inter-island |
| but they are typically old, rusty boats that are jam | | | | cruise. The tradewinds in Hawaii generally blow from |
| packed with tourists. Not exactly the best way to | | | | east to west, so this is the preferred direction to |
| enjoy a vacation in paradise. | | | | travel for the smoothest sailing. As a rule of thumb, it |
| Luckily, there is an alternative. There are a number of | | | | takes about 12 hours to travel between neighboring |
| luxury yachts in Hawaii (especially on the island of | | | | islands; from Big Island to Maui, Maui to Oahu, and |
| Oahu) that can take you for a private cruise far | | | | Oahu to Kauai. The Maui to Oahu journey is the best, |
| away from the sunburned hordes. Once the exclusive | | | | as it is smooth sailing and can travel (upon your |
| domain of the super rich, luxury boats can now be | | | | specification) down the dramatic north shore of |
| rented by the hour for a lot less money than you | | | | Molokai. This unpopulated shoreline features the |
| might think. | | | | tallest sea cliffs in the world, with lush valleys and |
| There is a large range of yachts available for charter | | | | waterfalls flowing into the sea. A true unspoiled |
| ranging from luxury sail boats to vintage motor | | | | paradise. |
| yachts. A yacht charter broker can help you find the | | | | Hawaii Yacht Charters have also become increasingly |
| perfect boat to meet your needs, based on the size | | | | popular in Hawaii as locations for wedding ceremonies, |
| of your group, your budget and what you would like | | | | wedding receptions and corporate events. A private |
| to do. Some luxury boats book months in advance, | | | | charter provides an unforgettable alternative to the |
| so don't wait until you are in Hawaii to book your | | | | hotel banquet room routine, and the largest boats |
| charter or your boat may alreaddy be booked. | | | | can accomodate up to eighty passengers. The |
| Typically, one half of the total charter price is | | | | shared experience of being together on a unique, |
| required to reserve a yacht charter. | | | | private charter is a great way for people to bond |
| When you book a private yacht charter, you're the | | | | with each other away from the tourist crowds, |
| boss. The departure time and itinerary are completely | | | | traffic and towering hotels. |
| up to you. Plan your own sightseeing charters, Hawaii | | | | Vacations are all about creating lasting memories. For |
| sunset cruise or even luxury dinner cruises with a | | | | a little extra money and imagination you can |
| private chef. Most boats have a two hour charter | | | | experience the beautiful waters of Hawaii away from |
| minimum, which is about the right amount of time for | | | | the crowds and have another great story to tell |
| most people. If you are a seasoned sailor or want to | | | | when you get back home. |
| enjoy a more leisurely dinner cruise, book your boat | | | | |