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How to Charter a J Class Yacht
Photos of a fleet of J Class yachts lining up at the St. Barths Bucket Regatta are the perfect antidote to a long winter and chilly spring. (more)
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1   55 ft. Hatteras, 55, 3 Cabins

55` Hatteras sport fishing (more)

2   52 ft. Blue Water, Vagabond

A 52 ft. classic ketch will allow you to discover adventure in its most unforgettable way. Murielle is where high technology systems and classic design blend to (more)

3   111 ft. Sunseeker, 34M, 5 Cabins

Breathtaking scale and classic flowing lines give the Sunseeker 34m unmistakable countenance on the water, MY Black and White is a heavily upgraded version of this (more)

4   64 ft. Viking, Sport Fisherman

Tournament Charters, Weekend Getaways,The options are endless. BAREFOOT is the epitome of Luxury Sportfishing at its finest. To book this charter call Kaisa (more)

5   98 ft. Broward, 98, 3 Cabins

L ESTEREL has been beautifully refit with a modern inviting interior in warm tones.Below deck are 2 staterooms and media room all e'nsuite. To book this charter (more)

6   81 ft. Sunseeker, Predator 82

Sunseeker Predator 82 'No Compromise' available for charter in Miami and (more)

7   92 ft. Lazzara, LSX 92, 4 Cabins

This fine new Lazzara is one of the best motor yachts available for charter on the Florida West Coast. She is available for everything from sunset cruises to full (more)

8   157 ft. Christensen, 157

TOP FIVE epitomizes luxury & attention to detail throughout. Her aft deck provides shaded comfort an informal meal or simply enjoying your surroundings. Cruising (more)

9   446 ft. Blohm & Voss, 18 Cabins

M/Y Savarona is the the 4th. largest private yacht in the world with a length of 446 feet offering 17 spacious suites each over 485 ft². (more)

10   27 ft. Sunseeker, 28 Metre Yacht

Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht ‘In All Fairness’ available for charter in the South of France, Corsica and (more)

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1 Bahamas Yacht Charter

Across the Gulf Stream from Florida and running along the northern side of Cuba lie the Bahamas, a ... (more)

2 Balearic Yacht Charter

The Balearic islands offer a wide range of experiences: the cosmopolitan buzz of Palma de Mallorca,... (more)

3 Croatia Yacht Charter

The Croatian coast runs southeast from the Italian border near Trieste all the way to the walled to... (more)

4 British Virgin Islands Yacht Ch

There are six good reasons why the British Virgin Islands are the most popular cruising grounds in ... (more)

5 Antigua Yacht Charter

Antigua has beautiful beaches, protected harbors, and history all within easy range of an internati... (more)

6 U.S. Virgin Islands Yacht Chart

The U.S. Virgin Islands are easy to access from air hubs in the eastern U.S., and provide great cha... (more)

7 Maine: Penobscot Bay

With nearly 3500 miles of coastline, rocky headlands, misty bays, and countless coves and islands, ... (more)

8 Leeward Islands: An Idyllic Wa

From Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (both US and British) to Guadeloupe, this collection of tro... (more)

9 Greece Yacht Charter

Chartering a yacht in Greece is the best way to experience its astoundingly clear blue sea and sky,... (more)

10 Chesapeake Bay Yacht Charter

So how do you get to know America’s largest estuary? For an out-of-town visitor, the Chesapeake can... (more)

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Yacht Charter 101: The Who, What, Where, When, and How of Private Yacht Charter Vacations

Anyone who can afford a week on a cruise ship can afford a private yacht charter vacation. But charter guests will need to invest a little extra time and effort in figuring out where they want to go, what kind of yacht they prefer, and how much they want to pack into a week of relaxation.   Learn More

How to Choose a Yacht Charter, and Travel In Style

The basics of making an opulent vacation charter escape   Learn More

Choose A Charter Yacht that Suits Your Budget

If you dream of an idyllic vacation on your own yacht but think it's beyond your budget, read this post.   Learn More

Latest Charter Articles

Live like a Rock Star on a 160 Codecasa Charter Yacht

This megayacht is owned by rock and roll superstar Bono, of U2. Maybe.   (more).

Caribbean Chartering Off-Season

The Caribbean is widely marketed as a winter yacht charter destination, a sunny, warm, glistening place to escape from snowy days and freezing nights back home. But summer charters here are worth considering, too.   (more).

Baja: Nature that Nurtures

Photographer Neil Rabinowitz captures the natural beauty of the Baja peninsula.   (more).

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John Burnham

John Burnham is the editorial director of Dominion Marine Media, which operates YachtWorldCharters.com. He has chartered in a range of locations, from the Virgin Islands and Martinique to the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. Formerly the chief editor of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines, John lives in Middletown, Rhode Island, and recently won the U.S. Championship in the Shields Class.

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Neil Rabinowitz

Marine photographer and writer Neil Rabinowitz has chartered worldwide: from the Caribbean to the South Pacific and Australia; from the Mediterranean to Alaska; from the Bahamas to the Pacific Northwest—where he lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Recognized as one of the best, Neil has produced more than 2000 covers and numerous feature stories. Early in his career, he had a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard License and did boat deliveries, ran charters, cruised extensively around the world, and completed many ocean passages while racing in both Maxi and Grand Prix of circuits. Neil continues to write and photograph for both editorial and advertising clients and has been a contributor to YachtWorld.com since its inception in 1995. You can view more of his photos on the Neil Rabinowitz website.

Nick Crang

Nick Crang has been involved in the yacht charter industry for twenty years, from sail training to luxury crewed charter. A keen sailor from a young age, summer seasons spent teaching sailing lead to the door of Sunsail. Here he spent time involved in sail training, corporate race charter, bareboat and flotilla sailing, before moving into the sales and marketing of worldwide crewed and bareboat yacht charter products. Prior to joining the YachtWorld.com team in 2007, Nick also spent time as a yacht broker in the UK. Nick has cruised extensively in many of the most popular yacht charter destinations worldwide, although these days he enjoys seeking out new anchorages closer to home with his wife and two daughters. His all time favourite charter destination is the Seychelles.

Lynda Morris Childress

Lynda Morris Childress provides hands-on perspective to YachtWorldCharters.com readers; she operates crewed charters in the Greek Islands with her husband, Kostas Ghiokas, aboard their Atlantic 70, Stressbuster, and has sailed thousands of Aegean-Sea miles. Lynda grew up sailing in Newport, Rhode Island and is co-author of A Cruising Guide to Narragansett Bay. More recently, she was a contributing author to Essential Sailing Destinations: The World's Most Spectacular Cruising Areas, as the authority on sailing in Greece. Lynda was previously managing editor of a top U.S. sailing magazine before moving to Greece, where she's lived and sailed for the past eleven years.

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Zuzana Prochazka

Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics.  She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com.

Kim Kavin

Kim Kavin is an award-winning writer, editor and photographer who specializes in marine travel. She has visited dozens of destinations for her work, cruising everywhere from the Galapagos Islands to the Maldives to Fiji. She is the author of nine books including Dream Cruises: The Insider’s Guide to Private Yacht Vacations, and is editor of the online yacht vacation magazine CharterWave.com.

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Carol Cronin

Carol Cronin is the Features editor for YachtWorldCharters.com, Boats.com and YachtWorld.com.  She won two races for the USA in the 2004 Olympics and has cruised extensively from Maine to the Caribbean, as well as in Europe. Carol has also published novels about the Olympics, sailing, hurricanes, time travel, and old schooners.

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