Let’s face it. There are lots of options available for a vacation these days. Hotels, villas, cruise ships and more. So many choices to see what will be the best vacation for your dollar. When you are going with a group of friends or family the decision becomes even more difficult since you are trying to make everyone happy. So why go on a crewed yacht charter boat? After 25 years experience working as crew and broker in this industry, here are my FIVE TOP REASONS that make a crewed yacht charter vacation the best vacation you can take.
NUMBER ONE: All inclusive! A crewed yacht charter includes 
everything – your accommodation, your meals, your drinks, your activities, your transportation from one island to the next and more. Meals on a crewed yacht are highlights of the week. Your all inclusive meals and beverages are prepared for you by your personal chef and the boat bartender (usually the Captain). They’ve done the shopping and planned the meals around the preferences you and your group have provided. Everyone wonders how these gourmet meals came out of those galleys. ‘Wow! The variety and food we had was incredible’ is a frequent comment that is heard after every charter.
NUMBER TWO: It is your private boat for the week. Whether with family or a group of friends, this is the perfect platform to keep everyone happy. With families, the younger set is able to keep busy with all of the special activities organized by the crew (snorkeling, water skiing, learn to sail or explore the nearby island) and Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa are able to participate as much as they want. Or with a group of 3 or 4 couples where everyone wants to do something different, the crew will make sure it is all covered during your customized trip.
NUMBER THREE: Did I mention customized? Your itinerary is 
customized around what you want to do. Your Captain will listen to what you and your group like. Are you active, on-the-go type of people or prefer a quiet, easy going schedule for your vacation? Do you want to sail a lot? Do you want to participate in the sailing? Are you a scuba diver? Or would you like to learn? Or as a snorkeler, do you love to be in the water every time the boat stops? Do you like a break in the day for a siesta? Do you love to go shopping and visit the local islands and beach bars? These are all taken in to consideration as your itinerary is planned. And guess what? You can change your mind. Half way through the week if you decide you want to do something that has been missed, you can ask to do that. The itinerary is flexible. This is your boat for the week and the crew are there to make sure you are happy.
NUMBER FOUR: There are no lines or crowds of other people. No lines waiting for meals. No lines waiting to come back on the boat when you have been ashore. Your meals are prepared and served around your daily activities. You go ashore when you want. And you return when you want. There is no set time with a crowd of other people like on a cruise ship. Your schedule and your day is yours to do as you wish. Because it is your boatfor the week.
NUMBER FIVE: The variety of activities that are available on a
crewed charter boat are tremendous and happen right off the back of your boat. There is always snorkeling. Most boats have scuba diving for certified divers. Instruction can be arranged if you wish to learn. SUPs and kayaks are available for your use – with instruction if needed. Tubing, waterskiing, wake boarding, knee boarding are all fun activities behind the boat’s tender. And of course a favorite is hammock napping or drinking a cocktail while floating on an inflatable mattress off the back of your boat. Yes, all of these activities are included and available from your crewed charter boat.
You have worked hard all year and taking this special vacation is your reward. So let’s make sure it is the best. Go to www.tropicwindcharters.com to see how you can book your crewed charter boat.
Charters available in the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin & St. Barth’s, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Bahamas, New England, Mediterranean, South Pacific and more.
