Private Yacht Cruise vs. Commercial Cruise Line—Which Way Should You Go?
There’s a boatload of reasons why a private charter is better than a big cruise ship. Here are four of the biggest considerations. Itinerary and pacing of the trip Quality of meals & drinks Access to watersports All inclusive pricing Itinerary & Pacing On a private yacht, you’ll have input on which ports you […]
Must Do’s on a Sailing Vacation in the British Virgin Islands
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 […]
10 Rules of Scuba Diving
Great tips from ScubaDiving.com
10 Ways To Help Keep Plastic Out Of Our 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 milli-inch of that piled high with trash: bottle caps, cigarettes, cigarette lighters, tampon applicators, plastic nets, discarded […]
Caribbean Charter Captain’ By Wayne Adao
If you’ve ever been aboard a luxurious fully crewed charter yacht or bareboat cruising the waters of the Virgin Islands, or just been dreaming about it, then you must read Caribbean Charter Captain. The book was written by Wayne Adao, a colleague of mine. It’s a very informative novel about the Virgin Islands charter yacht […]
The Ins & Outs Of Booking A Charter Yacht In The Grenadines
While attending the recent BVI Charter Yacht Show I had the opportunity to visit with the Ted and Gina the crew aboard the charter yacht COOL CHANGE, a Leopard 47 catamaran that is based in the Grenadines. Capt. Ted mentioned during the my visit that he would be happy to prepare a “cheat sheet” with tips […]
My Sailing Adventure Aboard The Charter Yacht CRYSTAL CLEAR
I recently had the good fortune to accompany Captain Charly Zahr aboard his yacht CRYSTAL CLEAR for a delivery cruise back from St. Martin to the yacht’s home base in Leverick Bay on Virgin Gorda. CRYSTAL CLEAR was in that part of the Caribbean because of a photo shoot I booked aboard her that took place in St. […]
Navigating Coral Reefs In The Caribbean
This is the time of the year when the lucky ones among us head south to the Caribbean or elsewhere to enjoy some sailing and chartering in the sun. The tropics are great, but you will notice that often the charts are not completely accurate and that you spend a lot of time eyeballing your […]
9 Must-Visit Caribbean Islands
A fruity rum drink is calling your name from the deck of a catamaran. Consider this your step-by-step, island-by-island guide to fun on the high seas. By Melinda Page, from the March 2011 issue of BUDGET TRAVEL Magazine Warm waters, sheltered coves, consistent winds, and a seemingly endless array of islands-the Caribbean was made to be […]
Anegada – The Gem of the British Virgin Islands
From the LIBERTE’ Charters Monthly Newsletter written by Captain Gordon Monsen There is an Island that is not often visited by the bigger charter boats in the British Virgin Islands. This Island lies about 15 miles North of Virgin Gorda and is the Northernmost Island in the British Virgin Island chain. Anegada, an Island that boasts the most […]
