What is the best yacht for a first-time charter?

Answer

There is no single best yacht for every first-time charterer. The right choice depends on the size and composition of your group, destination, budget, preferred activities and the type of holiday you want to have.

For a first charter, it is particularly useful to consider:

How many guests are travelling –

The number and configuration of cabins –

Whether you want a sailing or motor yacht –

How much cruising you want to do –

Whether food and dining are important –

The importance of water toys –

Whether you want a highly active or relaxed itinerary –

Your preferred level of privacy –

Your overall budget

First-time charterers sometimes focus heavily on the yacht itself. In practice, the crew, itinerary and suitability of the yacht for your group can be just as important.

A good broker will normally start with your holiday objectives and then identify yachts that fit those requirements, rather than simply presenting the largest or most expensive options. Broker perspective

If you have never chartered before, you do not need to know exactly which yacht you want. Describing the holiday you have in mind is often enough for an experienced broker to build an appropriate shortlist.