As the sailing season is fast approaching, more and more people plan their summer holidays. On a beautiful summer's day, nothing is more fun than a bi
As the sailing season is fast approaching, more and more people plan their summer holidays. On a beautiful summer’s day, nothing is more fun than a bit of sailing. Are you a huge fan of sailing? In this article, you will learn about chartering a yacht in Europe without losing too much patience or money.
How to charter a yacht?
Let’s start from the beginning. Where to get a yacht from? As it is well known, few people own a yacht. You have to rent or charter one if you want to sail during your holidays. You can rent it either directly from the owner, or through a company that deals exclusively with yacht charter. Such companies have a very rich base of yachts because they cooperate with many yacht owners in various places. The next step is to establish the period of a charter, the region, the town or port of yacht reception and the model of the yacht that interests you.
Please note that it’s not always best to choose the cheapest charter. This can often be associated with a very low standard and poor quality of services. Charter in a good company will guarantee you a peaceful and successful holiday in great conditions.
Determine The Route
It is important to determine the route in advance. This way you know exactly where you need to go and you will avoid possible obstacles. Especially in the summer, when waters are very busy, you should select the route carefully. Locks have to be sorted out because not every sailboat will fit through every lock.
Rent a 10-Person Yacht
When choosing a yacht, first of all, determine the number of people in your crew. Yachts are usually divided into 2, 3, 4 and 5-cabins. In addition, one or two people can sleep in the yacht salon. Thus, the crew can count up to 12 people. Bigger yachts are usually more expensive, but the more people, the smaller is the cost per person.
There are yachts that have more than four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a spacious living room with lounge, sofa, and a kitchen. You can rent such yachts for 800 euros per weekend. When you decide to stay on this yacht with 10 people, the price per person is easy to oversee. For 80 euros per person, you and your friends have a yacht for a whole weekend! So if you want to pay as little as possible, take many friends with you!
The price
Contrary to what you might think, renting a boat is not only reserved for people with a big wallet. Besides the rental price of the boat, you have to take into account other costs such as costs for a place in intermediate ports and fuel. This is often stated in the information letter or the onboard book, but check it in advance.
The price depends on many factors. First of all, modern yachts are more expensive, the same goes with luxurious yachts. You will pay more for any equipment above the standard.
Mooring Places
The berths are very important to clearly map out. If you want to save as much money as it’s possible, do the necessary research to find the best and the cheapest berths. There are plenty of places with beautiful lawns or recreational areas where you can lay out.
Conclusion
Renting a sailboat in the summer is a wonderful idea. It provides freedom, excellent routes, a nice tan and sometimes a true adventure. When renting a sailboat, remember about several additional costs that you have to take into account. This could, for example, be costs for cleaning, harbour dues, electricity.
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