| A charter yacht can be a blissful way to spend a | | | | yachting holiday. |
| luxurious holiday, sailing in beautiful seas as you enjoy | | | | After selecting your company you may be able to |
| the splendid sunshine. But before you can enjoy any | | | | both choose and book your yacht charter on their |
| of this you have to make an important decision - | | | | website. There should be pictures of the yachts on |
| which yacht are you going to charter? | | | | offer, both motor and sail, with specifications such as |
| It is best to choose from an accredited charter | | | | length, the number of guests you will be allowed to |
| broker, such as one registered with the MYBA, | | | | have on board, plus the number of crew. Some |
| founded in 1984 by some of the world's leading | | | | companies also include an inquiry form on their |
| brokers. The MYBA was founded to lend governance | | | | websites allowing you to ask questions before |
| to a yacht broking industry which internationally, was | | | | selecting your charter. Hard copy catalogues are also |
| poorly - if at all - regulated. It is the only organisation | | | | available on request. |
| of its type across the continent of Europe and is | | | | While all yacht charter brokers offer fully crewed |
| internationally respected. | | | | crafts, there is also the option to choose a yacht |
| In order to ensure customer satisfaction the MYBA | | | | with a captain only. Whatever decision you make, it |
| will accept applications only from yacht brokers who | | | | will depend on the size and kind of yacht you want |
| have been trading for a minimum of three years and | | | | to charter, plus the duration of your yachting holiday. |
| already have a proven track record. Their application | | | | Another choice of charter yacht is what is known as |
| to join MYBA must be sponsored by four of the | | | | bareboat charter. This is undertaken in less hazardous |
| association's existing members. | | | | waters and the charter company will need evidence |
| When chartering you can select a motor or sailing | | | | that the yacht's captain has the necessary sailing |
| yacht. You may be able to do this do this online | | | | experience, or the person booking the charter owns |
| Searching online is perhaps the most efficient way to | | | | a similar type of vessel. |
| charter a yacht as will allow you to search for | | | | Whatever type of yacht you decide to charter, it is |
| brokers all round round the world, particularly at the | | | | vital you do business with only a reputable company, |
| location where you are hoping to spend your | | | | due dilligence and research is essential. |