Private yacht vacations in our favorite destination. Recommendations from an expert

Por/By AGUSTIN MRONGOWIUS BARCIELA

It is possible to enjoy destinations such as the Caribbean or the most beautiful coasts of Europe aboard a fully equipped and crewed boat. With summer on our doorstep in the northern hemisphere, I chatted with Liza Kharoubi, Business Development and Sales VP of &Beyond Yacht Charters, a specialist in crewed boat rentals to share with our Yachting Times Magazine’s readers the main recommendations when hiring this service in our favorite destination.

What would be the first step when planning a vacation on board?

For those who plan this type of trip for the first time, I would advise to think about what style of adventure at sea they would like to try, if it is a private yacht, sailing, crewed, for example, since there are certain destinations that are more suitable than others according to the type of boat. And although the yachts are not large cruise ships nor hotels, the service on board is personalized according to the preferences of the guests and the result is a differential experience. The proximity of the water, reconnecting with family, partner or friends in this exceptional natural environment and enjoying landscapes from another perspective is the highlight of this adventure.

What do you recommend to those who choose this type of vacation for the first time?

If it is your first experience, I would recommend combining it with a stay on land, to experience the best of both worlds in this way. For example, you can spend four nights on the boat and then on land at the hotel or property that is most convenient for them. In some cases, such as the Virgin Islands, we have the “Stay & Sail” program through which we offer the possibility of staying in Oil Nut Bay, BVI, a resort with all the comforts.

What are the most popular destinations for the charter of a private yacht?

It depends on the boat. For private catamarans, the American and British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Sea are highly suitable places for those who choose it for the first time. The navigation is very calm and there are many islands and small islands that can be explored. They are also easy destinations to access from the US and our fleet of crewed catamarans in this area are larger than anywhere else in the world, which means more price and yacht model options for the voyager. A very interesting detail about the Caribbean is that the charters are “All Inclusive” with an incredible level of service. In the European summer, the Balearic Islands, Greece, Croatia, the Amalfi Coast and Sardinia are also favorite places to vacation on board.

What are the most outstanding benefits of vacationing on board? Where do I begin? Exquisite food menus tailored to your needs, relaxation, signature cocktails, the calm of the sea, admiring dream landscapes from a new perspective, discovering corners that are otherwise difficult to access, resting deeply, doing water activities very easily and guided by experts, avoiding transfers loaded with luggage, forgetting about schedules by having everything previously organized by a team dedicated to your trip. For all those who like the sea, this proposal should be on the “bucket list” without a doubt, they will have guaranteed memories for a lifetime.

If it’s about the Caribbean, what makes & Beyond Yacht Charters different from the rest of the boat rental companies in the region? We have an office in the Yacht Haven Grande marina and we always maintain a very close relationship with our guests. We get in touch with them before the trip to understand their wishes, their preferences and we diagram their ideal itinerary. Another very important point is that we really know our boats and we have a privileged relationship with the crew. We specially choose Captain and Chef pairs that enhance the experience of our guests. What novelties does &Beyond Yacht Charters bring for this new season? https://andbeyondyachtcharters.com/

Many! One of the most important novelties is that from this year & Beyond Yacht Charters operates in any destination in the world, so it is possible to rent a boat in places like the Balearic Islands, Croatia, Corsica or the Amalfi Coast. In addition, new boats are added to our fleet and some are operated by their own owners who have decided to change their lives to work with us. Other of the yachts that will be added will have highly qualified crew and excellent hosts. Spectacular!

Those who wish to discover more about this type of trip can easily contact me through the & Beyond Yacht Charters website and clear all their doubts to create a dream trip.