Why Book a Crewed Yacht?
A crewed yacht charter gives you the freedom to enjoy your vacation in complete and total relaxation.
1st class service is the goal of your yacht crew, allowing you the time to enjoy all that a luxury vacation on a yacht has to offer. You don’t have to take responsibility for the yacht, docking, anchoring, provisions, cooking meals or cleaning.
- Professional Crew
- Culinary
- Water Sports
- Activities
- Relaxing
PROFESSIONAL CREW
Included in your luxury yacht charter is the service of a professional experienced captain and chef. Some yachts also have deckhands and stewardesses at your service. Your crew are experts, they have full responsibility for the vessel as well as your security and safety while onboard. Your chef will prepare your gourmet meals in the yacht’s galley taking into consideration any dietary needs, allergies, likes, and dislikes.
Before your charter begins, the captain will assess your needs and design the perfect itinerary for your vacation while your chef designs a menu for your unforgettable week aboard.
CULINARY
Your personal chef will prepare and serve all your culinary delights on your charter. He/She will also provision the yacht to cater the menu and drinks for your specific needs. Gourmet meals, snacks, wine, and a standard bar are included. If there are any food allergies or dislikes, adjustments are made.
Many of the chefs are culinary school trained and will create a menu specific to your requirements. All chefs have a gift for hosting and meeting all of your needs while on board
WATER SPORTS
Yachts offer a wide variety of water sports equipment. Scuba diving gear, snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and floating water toys for lounging in the water are available. A variety of more fast-paced activities can be enjoyed behind the yacht’s fast tender.
Water skiing, wakeboarding, knee-boarding, sub-wing, scurfing (skiing on a surfboard), and tubing are available on most yachts. Kiteboarding is offered ashore and can be arranged when you arrive. Some yachts have SeaDoos, SeaBobs and eFoils for ultimate underwater fun.
ACTIVITIES
Aside from a myriad of water sports, you’ll find plenty of alternate activities in the beautiful islands of the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the Mediterranean. If this is your first time in the area you might enjoy an island tour or a guided hike by a crew member.
Just take in a lazy day on the beach tossing a frisbee or building sand castles. Helicopter tours, deep sea and bonefishing tours, spa treatments, and yoga sessions can be arranged. The opportunities are endless.
RELAXING
This is a perfect place to fill up your relaxation cup. Comb the beach for beautiful shells, gently sail between island stops, and hang in the catamaran’s hammock as warm breezes calm your senses.
Wade in the shallow water as you follow the soft sandy beach, sit in the shade, and catch up on a chapter or two of your book. Lay in the sun on the foredeck trampolines and catch some rays. Tap into the local lifestyle, rejuvenate, and revive! You deserve a little fun in the sun.
Coordination details:
- Two or more yachts chartered simultaneously
- Synchronized itineraries planned in advance
- Same overnight anchorages and key stops
- Independent crews on each yacht
- Flexibility for activities (some joint, some separate)
Each yacht operates independently with its own captain and crew, but they coordinate closely to ensure the yachts travel together and arrive at anchorages around the same time, allowing the larger group to gather for shared meals, water sports, or evening socializing.
Successful tandem charters require thoughtfully matched yachts:
- Similar speeds: Pairing a fast motor yacht with a slower sailing catamaran creates logistical challenges. The motor yacht constantly waits, or the sailing yacht struggles to keep pace. Best practice matches similar vessel types or speeds.
- Compatible capacities: Ideally, yachts accommodate similar guest numbers to avoid one yacht feeling empty while the other is full.
- Equivalent luxury levels: Matching interior appointments, amenities, and service standards prevents guests from feeling they received inferior accommodations.
- Complementary layouts: Some groups strategically pair yacht types—perhaps a spacious catamaran for families with young children and a sleek motor yacht for adult couples—allowing each sub-group optimal comfort.
Tandem charters provide beautiful flexibility:
Joint activities:
- Raft the yachts together for communal dinners
- Shared beach barbecues at secluded anchorages
- Group snorkeling or diving expeditions
- Water sports tournaments between boats
- Sunset cocktail gatherings on one vessel
Independent time:
- Each yacht explores different snorkeling sites
- Separate lunch anchorages for quieter experiences
- Different pace for different preferences (active vs. relaxed)
- Privacy when subgroups desire independent time
Tandem charters require additional planning:
- Earlier booking (coordinating multiple yacht availability)
- Clear communication about group composition and preferences
- Designated coordinator or “group leader” for decisions
- Flexibility about itinerary adjustments affecting both yachts
- Realistic expectations about perfect synchronization
Your charter broker plays a crucial role in identifying compatible yachts, negotiating synchronized availability, and coordinating logistics between multiple crews and clearinghouses.
Tandem charters don’t offer per-person savings—you’re chartering two complete yachts. However, they enable yacht vacations for large groups that would otherwise be impossible. Some yacht pairs offer slight discounts when booked together, but the primary value is accommodating everyone in your party rather than cost reduction.
Tandem charters are ideal for:
- Family reunions (20-30+ family members)
- Milestone celebrations (significant birthdays, anniversaries)
- Corporate retreats and team-building events
- Destination weddings with large guest lists
- Multi-family friend groups
- Any group exceeding single yacht capacity
Real-World Example
A common tandem scenario: A family reunion with 24 guests books two 65-foot catamarans, each accommodating 12 guests. One catamaran houses the grandparents and their adult children’s families, the other hosts the younger generation and their spouses. The yachts travel together, raft up for family dinners, but provide separate spaces for different age groups during the day—perfect balance of togetherness and autonomy.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find helpful information for your trip. Or contact us directly for help.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON CHARTER
Having a hard time visualizing your crewed yacht vacation? Watch our video for a glimpse of life on your crewed yacht charter.
