10 Yacht Charter Myths, Busted by the People Who Run Them

A fully crewed, all-inclusive catamaran charter starts at about $2,500 per person, roughly the price of a high-end all-inclusive resort in Mexico. That covers a private chef, food, alcohol, a professional captain and crew, and the activities, on a private yacht carrying only your group. In this episode, Blake Fotheringham and Estelle Cockcroft take on the ten most common myths about yacht charter, from seasickness to cramped cabins to "I could just book it online." Book a crewed charter with Catamaran Gurus: https://catamaranguru.com/charter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=charter QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO How much does a crewed yacht charter cost? All-inclusive crewed catamaran charters start around $2,500 per person for the week. That covers the yacht, a private chef, all meals, drinks including alcohol, the crew, and activities, comparable to a premium all-inclusive resort, except the resort is private and it moves. Do you need to know how to sail to charter a yacht? No. On a fully crewed charter the crew handles everything. Guests can join in the sailing if they want to, and it's often the highlight of the trip, but zero experience is required. Will I get seasick on a catamaran charter? It's less likely than on a cruise ship. Catamarans are stable on two hulls and you're on deck with the horizon in view, not inside a windowless cabin. Is a yacht charter like a cruise? No. The boat is exclusively yours: no crowds, no shared amenities, no buffet lines, and the chef cooks to your group's preferences. Are the cabins small on a charter catamaran? Modern charter catamarans have queen or even king berths and private bathrooms, many with separate shower compartments. And you spend your days on deck and in the salon, not in your cabin. Are catamaran charters family friendly? Very. The BVI and the Bahamas offer wildlife, beaches, snorkeling, and activities that fill more than a week, for kids and adults alike. Is a yacht charter too complicated to organize? Not with help. A charter broker walks you through every step, from choosing the boat to planning the itinerary, and the crew plans each day around your group. Can I just book a yacht charter online myself? A charter professional knows the boats and, more importantly, the crews, and matches the crew to your group. Online listings rely on reviews you can't verify; a broker has direct feedback from previous guests on the exact boat. CHAPTERS 0:00 Myth 1: You have to be rich and famous ($2,500 all-inclusive) 0:41 Myth 2: I'll get seasick 0:59 Myth 3: We need to know how to sail 1:15 Myth 4: It's too complicated to organize 1:31 Myth 5: I'll be bored on a boat for a week 1:48 Myth 6: The cabins are cramped 2:26 Myth 7: You eat the same thing every day 2:49 Myth 8: It's not family friendly 3:08 Myth 9: I can just book it online myself 3:39 Myth 10: It's like a cruise ship PLAN YOUR CHARTER Talk to a charter specialist: 1-804-815-5054 Contact: https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=charter Curious what it takes to own one of these boats instead of renting one? Yacht Ownership as a Business, Explained: https://youtu.be/YNphThZEn5Q ABOUT CATAMARAN GURU For more than 30 years, Catamaran Guru has matched charter guests with the right boats and crews in the BVI, the Bahamas, and beyond, and helped over 100 owners place their own yachts into charter. #YachtCharter #AllInclusiveYachtCharter #BahamasCharter Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.