All you need to know about cabin charters

If you crave cruise ship-style adventure but don’t want to feel trapped with hoards of passengers on the tourist trail, then a cabin charter might be just the thing you are looking for. A luxury crewed charter trip that gives you the chance to relax while someone else takes the helm.

What is a cabin charter?

You can book a cabin for one or two people on a fully crewed yacht, which is typically a catamaran. You’ll be sharing with other couples who have the other cabins and this means you won’t be paying to rent the whole yacht . Offers vary but it includes the Captain and hostess, and usually onboard meals and soft drinks. If you are a keen sailor you can help the Captain, or just kick back and enjoy the sail.

What are the benefits?

• A luxury, stress-free crewed charter at a fantastic price
• Experienced crew with local knowledge
• More time to explore with a set, but relaxed itinerary
• Chance to visit remote locations large ships can’t access
• Develop long lasting friendships within a smaller group
• A trip tailored to your needs, which is more personal than a cruise
• Perfect for sailing novices, as no sailing experience is needed
• Yachts of often have watersports toys such as kayaks and SUP boards

Where can you sail?

Booking by-the-cabin is becoming increasingly popular and there are always special offers available worldwide, such as:

• Caribbean – explore Bahamas, BVI, St. Martin, Cuba, Martinique and Grenada
• Mediterranean – sail Greece, Turkey, Croatia and Corsica
• Exotic locations – such as Thailand, Tahiti, Seychelles, Mauritius, Indonesia and Maldives