Choosing Your Destination…
Choosing a destination for your charter can often be the trickiest part of your trip, because so many variables come into play. You'll need to review your preferences, budget and destination to make an educated decision that you'll be happy with. Your own location is obviously the starting point for deciding where to go. Charter industry statistics suggest that the vast majority of charterers travel more than 1,000 miles to reach their destination, a large number will go 3,000 miles, and there's a growing segment that's willing (time and airline fares notwithstanding) to travel into another hemisphere.

1. Climate
One of your first decisions will be the climate that you prefer. Not everyone seeks a temperate climate, or there would be a mass migration. If you dislike cold, then you should eliminate many of the northern charter cruising areas of Europe and North America, which can be brisk even in mid-summer. On the other hand, if the tropics are too steamy, you may want to skip parts of the South Pacific, Asia, or lower Caribbean.

2. Time of Year
Focus on your charter window early in your planning so you can avoid wasting time on areas that are simply unsuitable. Call us for seasonal choices for a number of different areas, but always bear in mind that weather is one variable that’s beyond your and our control.

3. Cost
Nobody likes to talk about money, and too many otherwise lovely charters have been spoiled by a shortage of it. Once you’ve set a certain amount that you’re comfortable spending on your charter, you’ll need to make sure that you stay within your budget while still leaving a safety margin.

No matter how badly you want to do a particular charter, if it seems like it’s close to exceeding your budget, you should probably find a less expensive charter that won’t leave you worrying constantly about money.

4. Other Considerations
Picture your prospective charter vacation in your mind – Do you see yourself in solitude or do you want nightlife on one of the destinations? Do you want to be served all your meals in a certain style? Do you fancy water toys and shallow anchorages to swim off the back platform? Do you prefer a crew that is "invisible" and more formal, or friendly and casual?

Your answers will help us recommend the charter yacht and destination for you!