as simple as calling an Uber. You simply start with a charter service that offers boats in your dream destination and price range. Depending on the size of your crew, you can find yachts for as low as $1300 per person for a full week.
And that price typically includes housing (your boat is your house), your skipper, who sails the boat for you, and even a staff to cooks and clean! When choosing your vessel, be sure to check all the reviews and try to talk to your skipper ahead of time to set expectations and get more insight on preparing for your trip.
To get you started on your hunt, here is a small drop in the sea of charter companies around the world:
BoatAtSea.com: Sailing in the British Virgin Islands
Moorings.com: Offering yacht vacations in all corners of the world, including Thailand and Tahiti
GetMyBoat.com: Specializing in sailing vacations around South Africa
Yachtico.com: Sailing in the North and South America, Africa, Asia, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans
TheYachtWeek.com: Join a fleet of yachts for a party-hopping vacation you’ll never forget
Prepare to Live on the Water
If you’ve never taken a sailing trip, prepare for an all-out shock to your senses. There is nothing like waking up to 360-degree views of the endless ocean and (hopefully) blue skies. But unlike a day trip you may have taken on a sailboat, this is more like a cruise, only on a much smaller vessel.
One reason that your sailing adventure is so affordable is that your yacht is your entire home for the week. It will be your bedroom, your shower, kitchen, living room, taxi— your everything. Be prepared to