Can you swim in the middle of the ocean on a yacht charter?

Swimming in the middle of the ocean on a yacht charter is possible on a calm passage, but nearly all charter swimming happens at anchor in protected bays. There is a reason for that. In open water the boat drifts faster than most people can swim, and current, not depth, is what puts swimmers in trouble; a body floats exactly the same over 6,000 feet of water as over 10. A captain who agrees to a blue-water stop will shut down the engines, drop the ladder, trail a float line, and post a crew spotter. Most guests find the deep blue unnerving within minutes and climb back aboard. The daily swims across Caribbean charter waters are calm, clear, and a short kick from the transom.