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