A Question of Taste: Motor Yacht Charter

Although the typical yacht is usually a sail boat, that is not always the case. Motor yacht charters are also very popular and are not as reliant on the winds for getting from one place to another, as well as racing yacht charters for racing enthusiasts. Motor yacht charters come in all different sizes for sleeping different groups' sizes, and also come in different price ranges, being rented by the week usually. The lowest motor yacht charter prices on the market for a week are usually about five thousand dollars. This price includes the crew of the boat and the food and basic beverages, but usually does not include any alcohol of any type, any port or docking fees, and the gratuity expected by the staff by the end of the trip. Neither does the price include any of the activities that the individual will want to experience in the different ports, so the group must plan ahead for these extra expenses that usually run as much as the charter itself. This makes the motor yacht charter an expensive vacation, running ten thousand dollars at a minimum, to make sure all of the fees are taken care of.

Where to Go

Motor yacht charters can be make for almost anywhere in the world. One of the more popular places to go is the Caribbean, where there are three different choices of general areas of islands to go to. One of these is a Virgin Islands tour, which is in the northern part of the Caribbean. Another is the Leeward Islands, which run a little further to the south and contain St. Bart's. The last area is the Windward Islands which runs in the south and contains Barbados. These tours are a great choice because the trips can be modified according to the passengers' whims and desires. For instance, if one island is particularly loved, the motor yacht charter can stay in that place for another day. If another place is not liked as much then the charter can move on to a different area instead of spending an entire day there.

In addition to flexibility in location, the food can also be customized to the needs and desires of the individuals on the motor yacht charter. There are often chefs that are hired to cook on the charter, so the food is exquisite most of the time. The passengers can tell what types of meats and vegetables are liked and the chef can cook up extraordinary meals each day. In addition, most motor yacht charters have water toys available on the ship so that when in port, snorkeling, scuba diving, knee boarding and other activities can be enjoyed.