Chartering a yacht is not like booking a stateroom on a cruise ship; you'll need the assistance of a professional. A charter yacht broker saves you time and energy by sifting through the thousands of yachts in the world's fleet to find the one that best suits your needs.
"Charter yacht brokers are industry professionals who share a variety of vessels with you dordle and are there as your advocate regardless of which vessel you prefer," says Borden. Borden says, "It is our job to collect information from you, such as the number of guests, preferred travel dates, and a host of other preferences, and then present you with information about the vessel, such as its availability and its rates." We can provide you with objective crew details to help you charter the ideal ship. Borden has served on the board of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association, Inc. and is a current member of the organization (CYBA). You can find a professional charter yacht broker through either the Caribbean Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) or the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA).
Missy Johnston, president of AYCA and owner and senior charter specialist at Newport, Rhode Island's Northrop Johnson Luxury Yacht Charters, says, "The charter broker will have communicated the charterer's food preferences and other charter interests to the captain, chef, and crew before the charterer even boards the vessel. The charter broker will have coordinated any shore-based activities or interests."
The Moorings, based in Clearwater, Florida, bills itself as a "premier yacht charter provider" and welcomes direct bookings from tourists. It offers over 400 yachts in a fleet that can be chartered in 20 different locations worldwide. At The Moorings, you can charter a boat with a full crew or go it alone (with a "sail-it-yourself" charter or a "bareboat" charter). Sunsail, the sister company, provides a variety of charter options, including bareboat and skippered sailing, cabin charters, and flotilla vacations (where multiple boats sail together with a set sailing route, social events, and lead crew support.)
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