How to Choose Your Charter Duration
CHARTER PLANNING
The right charter duration depends on what you want to do with it. Begin with the parts of the day that matter most to your group, then assess the yacht options against that plan.
A useful starting point is one main priority, followed by the time needed to enjoy it comfortably.
Choose the main event
A relaxed lunch on board, a coastal cruise and a sunset outing each have a different rhythm. Tell us which experience is central to your plans. Extra stops can then be considered once there is enough time for the part you care about most.
Read the start and finish times
Ask for the actual boarding and return times in the quote. Confirm the marina, arrival instructions and how those timings fit around your accommodation or transfer. Labels such as half day and full day should be accompanied by an agreed charter period for the particular yacht.
Allow for the route
Cruising out and back takes part of the available time. A more distant stop can leave less time for swimming, lunch or simply staying in one place. Discuss the proposed route with the yacht option so travel time and stopping time are considered together.
Consider the whole group
Think about children, meal times and how everyone would like to use the decks. If you have evening plans, leave a comfortable gap after the agreed return. Share a flexible date or duration range when possible so different options can be compared.
Plan your time on the water
Share your dates, guest numbers and the kind of charter you have in mind.