Yates Yachts

Caribbean yacht charters are almost always offered as all-inclusive vacations. The cost of your crewed charter includes all of your deliciously prepared meals, all beverages, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and ship’s bar.

Also included is the use of all the onboard watersports equipment, such as snorkeling and fishing gear, kayaks, waterskis, kneeboards, wakeboards, windsurfers, ski tubes, floating sunmats, and more.

The only additional cost to you is a customary gratuity to deserving crew.

When chartering outside the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, yachts may charge extra for bar and beverages.

If you enjoy the finer things in life, prepare to be pampered in style aboard your luxury yacht charter. The majority of the luxury sailboat fleet and motor yachts r are offered as “Plus All Expenses”. The cost of your yacht includes the boat and the crew and the crew’s meals. Everything else is extra, including food, beverages, spirits, fuel, Port Fees, dockage, communications, and special requests.

Prior to your charter, an Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) in an amount equal to 20-30% of the cost to charter your yacht is pre-paid. During the duration of your charter, a complete accounting of expenses is available to you.

Looking for more of a hands-on experience? Several Caribbean-based yachts are offered as “Captain Only charters”.

The cost of your yacht includes the boat and your experienced Skipper. All expenses are extra, including provisions. Captain Only charters are an economical choice for those who don’t mind cooking on board or who wish to dine ashore. Yates Yachts can help you pre-provision the yacht so you can be underway the minute you are welcomed on board.

Many yacht charters specialize in family vacations, with a treasure chest filled with water toys to delight kids of all ages.

Kneeboards, wakeboards, ski tube rides, kayaks, water-skiing, wind gliders, windsurfers, floating sun mats, beach games, board games, videos and music are just a few of the many diversions on board for young and old alike.

Several crewed yacht charters offer discounted rates for kids. Some offer half-board rates.

Many crewed yachts offer special discounts and packages for Honeymoon and Anniversary charters. Your comfortable stateroom is totally private. Your crew specializes in having just one couple on board. They will be attentive when you need them, yet instinctively disappear when you need time to yourselves.

“I hear it gets better, that’s what they say,
As soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay”

— J. Buffet “Manana”

Whether you wish to sail away to that “One Particular Harbor”, dance to live music in the sand under the stars, or eat a “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, you and your friends can decide the itinerary aboard your private yacht charter.

From the swim platform of your private crewed yacht charter, you can descend the mooring line to explore the Wreck of the RMS Rhone.

Visit dive sites with intriguing names like the Painted Walls, Alice In Wonderland, the Twilight Zone, and many more!

There’s a wide variety of Caribbean yacht charters offering diving directly from the yacht. Many have compressors and either a Dive Instructor of Divemaster to be your guide.

Diving from your private yacht charter means personalized service and local knowledge too. Some even offer complimentary dive instruction and certification too!

Are you planning to live the dream and sail away on your own yacht some day?

Many Caribbean yacht charters specialize in sailing instruction, with some offering ASA and Bareboat Yacht Certification courses.

For the casual learner, your charter yacht Captain readily gives up the helm to willing crew.

You will be amazed at the creations coming out of your yacht’s galley. Every meal will be designed by your trained Chef with your tastes in mind.

Prior to your crewed yacht charter, we will send you Preference Sheets to fill out. This is your way of letting your Chef know exactly what you like to eat and drink, favorite brand names, and any special dietary needs. Your galley and bar will be stocked accordingly. There’s even a place for the kids to list their “must-have’s”.

Tandem charters are a very popular choice for larger charter parties. We’ll help you select two or more yachts to sail together, play together, dine together, and anchor together. Caribbean yacht charters are perfect for corporate incentive groups and family reunions.