A Charter Yacht Vacation vs a Cruise Ship?
Here’s Answers to That Question Here is a short list of the biggest reasons to consider why a private yacht charter is better than a cruise ship vacation. Itinerary & Pace of the Cruise On a private yacht charter, you’ll have input on which ports you want to visit. You can consult with your captain […]
Things You Must Do on a Sailing Charter in the BVI
Are you considering a British Virgin Islands sailing charter for your next vacation? Then it’s time to consider what you’ll want to see and do while you are there. The island of Tortola is filled with surprises! Enjoy the spectacular vistas from the top of Sage Mountain, the highest point in the British Virgin Islands. Or hike […]
New Rules for SCUBA Divers to Follow
Good Rules for SCUBA Divers to Practice Recreational SCUBA diving is still a relatively young sport. Created in the 1950s, it gained acceptance in the ’60s and ’70s, boomed in the ’80s and took great technological leaps in the ’90s. Much of the sport’s popularity came from the access created by the charter yacht industry. […]
Keep Plastic Out of our Lakes and Oceans
. Plastic is Polluting our Lakes and Oceans You’ve read about all the scary things out there in our oceans. Somali pirates, rogue waves, but how about the real dangers? Plastic. Imagine the massive breadth and spread of our great state of Texas. Now imagine every square inch of that state piled high with trash. […]
Caribbean Charter Captain
Written by Wayne Adao If you have ever been aboard a luxurious fully crewed charter yacht cruising the waters of the Virgin Islands, or just been dreaming about it, then you must read Caribbean Charter Captain. The author, Wayne Adao is a colleague of mine in the charter yacht brokerage business. The book is a […]
Chartering a Yacht in the Grenadines
About the Grenadines A few years ago I had an opportunity to visit with Ted and Gina. They were at that time the crew aboard the charter yacht COOL CHANGE. The yacht was based in the Grenadines back then. Ted could see I didn’t have much experience yet booking charters in the Grenadines. He suggested […]
CRYSTAL CLEAR Sailing Adventure
Sailing Back to Virgin Gorda from St. Martin I had the good fortune to join Captain Charly Zahr and 1st Mate / Pastry Chef Carolina aboard his charter yacht CRYSTAL CLEAR on a delivery cruise. We were returning his yacht from St. Martin to its home base in Leverick Bay on Virgin Gorda in the […]
Navigating Coral Reefs in the Caribbean
Four Good Tips For Navigating Around Coral Reefs This is the time of the year when the lucky ones among us head south to the Caribbean. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy some sailing and chartering in the sun. The tropics are great. But have you notice that often the charts are not completely accurate. […]
Itinerary for Cruising in the Grenadines
A fruity rum drink is calling your name from the deck of a crewed charter yacht. Consider this your step-by-step, island-by-island Caribbean guide to fun on the high seas. Warm waters, sheltered coves, consistent winds, and a seemingly endless array of islands-the Caribbean was made to be sailed. But that doesn’t mean all parts were […]
Anegada the Gem of the British Virgin Islands
Anegada is an Island that is not often visited by larger charter yachts cruising in the Caribbean. The island lies about 15 miles North of Virgin Gorda, making it the Northernmost Island in the British Virgin Island chain. Known for beautiful remote beaches, fresh lobster, and the best SCUBA diving and snorkeling in the British […]
