How do I compare yacht charter reviews?

Answer

Reviews can provide useful insight, particularly when they contain specific observations about the yacht and crew, but they should be considered alongside professional knowledge and current information.

A review may describe a particular charter, crew or condition of the yacht at a specific point in time. Crew members, management, refurbishment and operational circumstances can change.

The most useful reviews tend to provide specific, relevant observations rather than simply a numerical rating.

Options / factors

Date of review –

Specificity of comments –

Crew –

Yacht condition –

Food and service –

Itinerary –

Accuracy of the yacht description –

Relevance to your group –

Consistency across reviews

Analysis

Online reviews are one source of information, but they are not necessarily a complete representation of the current yacht. A broker who knows the yacht and its current operation can provide important context.

Broker Comment

We encourage clients to read reviews, but don't let one old review decide your charter. We can tell you what we know about the yacht now—including its current crew, condition, management and recent charter performance.