What are the different kinds of yacht charter?

There are many different kinds of yacht charter, from family holidays to expedition charters in remote places that might include research, corporate events, weddings and honeymoons as well as other special occasions such as birthdays; luxury yachts have also been booked as locations for a photo shoot.

There are also many different kinds of yacht to suit the group desires: Sailing yachts are typically much slower than motor yachts but offer a more ‘traditional’ cruising experience, and classic and high performance regatta racers also fall into this category. The majority of catamarans (two hulls) are also sailing yachts and offer greater stability and a shallower draft for closer access to beaches.

Motor yachts tend to have more on board amenities and are capable of far greater speeds: Sporty open yachts might reach speeds over 50 knots when the average is under 20 knots. Explorer/expedition yachts and support vessels also come into this category and boast an extensive cruising range and amenities such as dive centres or even submarines.