| an yacht charters are just about everyone's idea | | | | lower your costs will be. Another way to control |
| of a dream vacation. Who wouldn't want to just | | | | costs is to bring your own food and drink and to |
| sail away to an exotic, tropical locale on a yacht? | | | | elect not use the various "toys" offered, such as |
| But who can afford it? | | | | jet skis. |
| You may be surprised to find out that you can | | | | Another idea is to plan a shorter trip. Instead of |
| afford to charter a yacht to the Caribbean or the | | | | booking your Bahamas yacht charter for a week, |
| Bahamas. When you consider that for about $200 | | | | try going for just two or three days. You will still |
| a day per person, you will have your | | | | get to the Caribbean, but you will give your |
| transportation and accommodations, you can see | | | | budget a break too. |
| what a great deal you have. In addition, you will | | | | You will probably be surprised to find that our |
| also have plenty of privacy. | | | | summer months are the best time for a |
| Caribbean yacht charters are similar to Bahamas | | | | Bahamas yacht charter. The rates go down |
| yacht charters in that you can generally choose | | | | considerably. However, keep in mind that |
| between motor or sail powered yachts. | | | | hurricane and tropical storm season is generally |
| When planning your trop, don't cut cost by | | | | from June 1-November 30 so you will definitely |
| planning a "bareboat" or unmanned Bahamas | | | | need to keep a constant eye on the weather. |
| yacht charter. Sailing conditions in the Bahamas | | | | Many yacht charter companies offer deals for last |
| and Caribbean are not for the faint hearted and | | | | minute charters because some of their customers |
| should be left to an experienced crew. You will be | | | | may have to back out of their trips at the last |
| much better off with a crew that truly | | | | minute. This can be a great way to get a deal on |
| understands the waters. | | | | your dream trip. |
| For the ultimate luxury, consider a fully-crewed | | | | To find the best deal on Caribbean yacht |
| vessel. You'll feel like royalty, knowing that all | | | | charters, start by going online. There are plenty |
| navigation, cooking and housekeeping chores are | | | | of yacht charter sites that will help you match |
| being handled by somebody else. (Don't worry; | | | | your needs and your budget. Search through |
| the crews are fully trained to give you your | | | | many of them and choose the ones that best |
| privacy when you need it.) | | | | match your requirements. Read their contracts |
| When you decide to book a Bahamas yacht | | | | carefully and consider getting travel insurance. Ask |
| charter, as a rule you will be asked your | | | | for references from satisfied customers and |
| preferences. This is the time to decide how to | | | | check them out. You don't want to be scammed. |
| keep costs down. The fewer stops you plan, the | | | | |