Here’s The Conundrum
Charter Yacht Vacation vs Cruise Ship Vacation, Which offers the most privacy, luxury, caters to your every need, and is more rewarding?
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 to design the ideal schedule and Itinerary. Another plus is you will have access to many charming, secluded islands and beaches that big cruise ships can’t reach.
Quality of Meals & Drinks
Cruise ships have to feed 3000 + guests. You can expect mass-produced meals similar to those served in banquet halls. On the other hand, most private yachts include a chef who can prepare meals and beverages suited to your personal taste. If you have specific dietary requirements, your chef can plan for that, too.
Access to Water Sports
Cruise ships have plenty of scheduled activities for you to enjoy on board, but the exercise areas and pools can become crowded. Even finding a beach chair to relax in can be a challenging task! The same is not true on a private yacht. These yachts are equipped with more than enough water sports equipment for you to enjoy. Some even have SCUBA equipment and even a certified SCUBA instructor onboard the yacht.
All Inclusive Pricing
Most private yacht charters are all-inclusive cruises. That means you don’t have to reach in your pocket every time you want a cocktail. And you won’t have a gargantuan bar tab at the end of your vacation. You also won’t have to pay for any activities that are offered on your yacht. And here is a biggie, you won’t have to stand in line for anything at all.
Close Access to the Smaller Islands
Because of the size of the most charter yacht and their shallow draft the yachts can drop anchor in endless amount of small, isolated bays, and within yards of a beautiful desolate beach.
Guests aboard a Caribbean cruise ship usually are dropped off on a long pier which is attached to what is referred to as a corral where you do a bit of shopping. Because of time restraints cruise ship guest never really see what these small, beautiful island have to offer.
The Bottom Line
If you want to see the Caribbean up close, enjoy personal service that pampers you, consider a private charter yacht cruise. You’ll be able to set your own timetable and itinerary. You can enjoy any number of exciting watersport activities. Or you can just kick back and relax with a cool tropical drink and let the world float by from your private deck.
Don’t Forget Affordability
Many people think a private yacht cruise is only for the rich and famous, but that’s not true! You can enjoy a one-week, all-inclusive cruise aboard a fully crewed luxury yacht for as little as $2,500 per person.
Conclusion
As I’m sure you will agree that the answer to the question Charter Yacht Vacation vs Cruise Ship Vacation, has to be a Charter Yacht Vacation.
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