Considering a vacation on a cruise ship? Consider this: a crewed yacht charter can offer you a private, yachting experience with benefits that you could only dream of on a cruise ship.
Boat-mates
One of the main benefits of choosing a yacht charter is that you get to choose your boat-mates. While you don't get to choose 500 - or in some cases, 2500 - of your closes friends, you do get to select some family or friends to join you on a luxury yacht. Some corporate yachts carry over 100 people, most crewed charters sleep around ten or more individuals. You can choose to bring along family members, friends, neighbors, or even co-workers.
On a cruise, you may select an interior cabin, one with a view, or a suite. You cannot, however, choose who will be in the room next to yours. You may be next door to a shrill talker, a loud snorer, or a nosy ninny. This also applies to those awkward dinner seat arrangements.
On a yacht, you are guaranteed to get that suite. You have free access to a room with a view. The "interior" rooms are not crammed in a windowless hallway with dozens of identical doors. On a yacht, the whole boat is yours. The rooms are custom-designed in luxurious styles. Nothing is mass-produced. Nothing is a replica. On a luxury yacht, you don't just share a suite with your party; the entire boat is your living quarters for the duration of your get-away.
Itinerary
Cruise ships sail to all parts of the world. If you want to go on a cruise, you fly to the port city nearest the destination and board the ship from there. The ship then follows a predetermined route, stopping at various ports to allow the passengers to disembark for dinner or entertainment. You may choose which ship you board, but you can't change where that ship sails.
On a crewed yacht charter, you choose which islands to visit. You choose which restaurants to try. And if you come across a beach that is packed with 500 sunbathing tourists from a cruise ship, you can choose to sail to the opposite side of the island and relax on a secluded beach.
Meals
One of the things that is continually discussed on a cruise are the endless spreads of delicious foods. Certainly a charter yacht can't beat that? Well, yes, actually, it can. On a crewed yacht charter, you will have your very own personal chef. Prior to your vacation, your chef will discuss with you food options, any food allergies, dietary requirements, and so on. Meals are usually based on specialties of the area, and can be customized to your tastes. No more lines. No more missing out on your favorite dish because the hungry Henry in front of you ate it all. You get food that you like on your schedule.
Water Toys
Most yacht charters also come complete with water toys, such as wave runners, water skis, inflatable pull toys, and fishing equipment with boats. Most luxury yachts have a Jacuzzi on board. Some have exercise equipment. All of this without the hundreds of strangers found on cruises.
Laurie Harley writes for Worldwide Boat yacht charter specialist, an independent booking agency for luxury yacht charters around the world. Worldwide Boat represents the world's finest luxury yachts and offers clients an exceptional charter experience in premiere charter destinations.
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