Choosing the yacht you'd like to charter can be both fun and difficult!

Motoryacht? Catamaran?
Classic or Traditional?
Sleek thorobred?

The options are so broad ranging, and so many beautiful vessels, located in so many fantastic and exotic settings!

If you are an experienced sailor or yachtsman, you may already know what type of yacht you'd like to charter. Or it could be that this is your opportunity to try something new, such as that catamaran about which you've been hearing so much.

Some items to keep in mind when checking our YachtFinder for the perfect fully crewed charter yacht for your charter party...

When comparing motoryachts and sailing yachts, remember that the wind is free, while fuel is quite costly for the motoryachts.

Is air conditioning important to you? Many of the larger sailing yachts and the catamarans are air conditioned, while all the motoryachts are air conditioned.

Chartering with children? You may prefer a yacht with a more spacious cockpit area. Please don't hesitate to contact your professional travel representative with any concerns you may have regarding chartering with the family. Generally, the kids really go for this vacation, and can't wait to return!

Sailing performance? Speed is often not an issue, as this is one of the most relaxing holidays available, yet the rush of the sea slipping down the side of the hull as your charter yacht surges along at 10-plus knots is truly exhilarating. If you want sailing performance, don't hesitate to check some of the multi-hulled yachts too. For motoryacht aficionados, the thrill of speed is available up to and including vessels that reach 50 knots and seem to have sprung from the latest James Bond thriller (some of them actually did!).

All yachts will have a certain rocking motion. That motion is different on multi-hulled yachts as compared with traditional single hulled yachts. First time charterers may find that they prefer a catamaran if they are worried about the motion of the sea.

Please don't hesitate to contact your professional travel representative with any questions or thoughts you may have regarding selecting the fully crewed charter yacht that is right for your vacation.