FAQs
Answers to the questions travelers ask before chartering with us.
British Virgin Islands
- Are there sharks in the BVI waters?
- Can catamarans handle rough seas?
- Do the British Virgin Islands get hurricanes?
- Do you need a visa to visit the BVI?
- How do you get to the British Virgin Islands for a yacht charter?
- How much does it cost to charter a BVI catamaran?
- Is there good diving in Virgin Gorda?
- Is there good snorkeling in Tortola?
- What is the 12 person yacht rule?
- What is the 120 rule in scuba diving?
- What is the best month to sail in BVI?
- What is the best time of year to sail the BVI?
- What is the cheapest time of year to visit the Virgin Islands?
- What is the prettiest British Virgin Island?
- What to pack for a BVI catamaran trip as a woman?
- Which British Virgin Island is best for snorkeling?
- Which Caribbean island has the best snorkeling from shore?
- Which is better, Virgin Gorda or Tortola?
- Which Virgin island has the best scuba diving?
The Bahamas
US Virgin Islands
Pricing & Cost
- Are there hidden costs in yacht charters?
- Do you get unused APA back?
- How is APA calculated?
- How is APA tracked and settled during a yacht charter?
- How much does a 3-day yacht charter cost?
- Is a yacht charter all inclusive?
- What currency are yacht charters priced in?
- What does APA actually stand for?
- What happens if APA runs out during a yacht charter?
- What is 35% APA?
- What is APA in yachting?
- What is the 10% rule for yachts?
- What is the 24-meter rule for yachts?
- What is the APA charter fee?
- What is the average cost of a yacht charter?
- What is the difference between APA and all-inclusive yacht charter pricing?
- What’s included in a yacht charter fee?
- Who pays for the food on a yacht charter?
Booking Process
- How do you find the best yacht charter broker?
- How do you reserve a yacht charter?
- How many days is the average yacht charter?
- How much does a yacht broker charge?
- How much does it cost to charter a 100 ft yacht for a week?
- Is a yacht charter deposit refundable?
- Should you get travel insurance for a yacht charter?
- What day of the week does a crewed yacht charter start?
- What is the payment schedule for a yacht charter?
Onboard Experience
- Are kids allowed on yacht charters?
- Are you allowed to wear shoes on a yacht?
- Can a charter yacht chef accommodate special dietary requirements?
- Can I bring my dog on a Caribbean yacht charter?
- Can you do laundry on a crewed yacht charter?
- Can you e-foil at sea?
- Is it common to get seasick on a yacht?
- Is seasickness worse on cruise ships or small boats?
- Is there air conditioning on a crewed yacht?
- What do you pack for a yacht charter?
- What is included in a wellness retreat?
- What is the average cost of a wellness retreat?
- What is the best yacht for seasickness?
- What is the secret to not getting seasick?
- Where should you sit on a yacht if you get seasick?
- Which Caribbean islands are dog-friendly?
- Will you have Wi-Fi on a crewed yacht charter?
Crew & Service
Itineraries
- How do you plan a multi-generational vacation?
- Is it set-jetting or jet-setting?
- What are examples of noctourism activities?
- What is a coolcation?
- What is hurricane season in the BVI?
- What is noctourism?
- What is set-jetting?
- What is skip-gen travel?
- What is the best month to visit the British Virgin Islands?
- What is the rainy season in the British Virgin Islands?
- What is the safest island in the British Virgin Islands?
- When is the best time to see bioluminescence in the Caribbean?
- When to avoid the Virgin Islands?
- Where can you stay on a private island in the Caribbean?
- Where is the best stargazing in the Caribbean?
- Where was Pirates of the Caribbean filmed?
- Which bioluminescent bay is the brightest?
Other Questions
- Are catamarans better than yachts?
- Are catamarans safer in rough seas?
- Can a catamaran capsize?
- How do you get to St. Martin for a yacht charter?
- How much is a 1 week yacht charter?
- What are the best brands for yachts?
- What is a workation?
- What is quiet luxury in travel?
- What is regenerative travel?
- What is sustainable travel?
- What is the difference between a yacht charter and a cruise?
- What is the disadvantage of catamarans?
- What yacht is Jeff Bezos on?