Step by Step Process to Charter

Thinking about a yacht charter and not sure how the booking process works? NauticEd Sailing Vacations and Yacht Charters - https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-vacations In this video, we walk you through how to book a yacht charter step by step—from your very first inquiry with a charter agent all the way to setting sail and planning your next trip. You’ll see what information you need to provide, how agents create and refine yacht proposals for you (boats, cabins, dates, crew, budget), what it means to put a yacht “on option,” how reservations and payments work, and what happens in the crucial 30-day pre-departure window with provisioning, extras, and itinerary planning. In this video you’ll learn: - How the yacht charter booking process actually works - What to expect from your charter agent at each step - What an “option” hold is and why it matters - When you’ll handle paperwork, payments, and add-ons - How agents support you before, during, and after your charter - Whether you charter through NauticEd or any other agent, this guide will help you feel confident about the process and ready for your next adventure on the water. 00:00 - How to Book a Yacht Charter (Overview) 00:11 - Step 1: Initial Yacht Charter Inquiry & Consultation 00:28 - Step 2: Yacht Charter Proposals and Boat Options 00:51 - Step 3: Matching Budget, Cabins, AC, and Dates 01:07 - Step 4: Putting a Yacht “On Option” (3–5 Day Hold) 01:21 - Step 5: Confirming Your Yacht Charter Reservation 01:49 - Step 6: Paperwork, Invoices, and Initial Payment 02:00 - Step 7: 30-Day Pre-Charter Prep (Provisioning, Wi-Fi, Toys) 02:27 - Step 8: Arrival at the Charter Base and Embarkation 02:45 - Step 9: Support During Charter and Planning the Next Trip #charter #yachtcharter #bareboatcharter #sailing #catamaran