Top 10 ways to get a Real Good Deal
Follow these simple steps below when planning your yacht charter and you will be sure to get the best value for your money. Lots of people believe that shopping around on the internet and sending out multiple requests to lots of different yachting providers will secure for you the best deal. - NOT TRUE. What happens more often than not is that you get confused by all the offerings, not paying attention to the small print and in the end not getting the best yacht for your money. In addition your chances are pretty hight that you don't get the right level of service for what you were expecting. So here are a few tips on how to get a Real good Deal:
1. Be honest with your available budget no matter how small
2. Be flexible in your dates - don't book your flight first and then your yacht
3. Set your parameters of what's really important to you in your yacht charter (i.e I have to have air-conditioning)
4. Ask for price ranges on the different types of yachts so that you get a feeling of how much this may cost
5. Request all the details and charges that are involved in a yacht charter; country tax, end cleaning, insurance, marina fees etc..
6. Work with a company that you feel is a knowledge expert in yachting - give them the opportunity to review schedules and see what may work for you
7. Tell your yachting partner how many people, family, children, special occasion - give them some detail to work with. They just may have a yacht program special that fits with you
8. Discuss the differences Motor Yacht, Motor Sailing, Sailing Yacht, Catamaran - their rates differ tremendously
9. Plan Early or if this is a last minute thing - make sure you are flexible with your dates
10. Openly communicate with your Yachting Agent - after all this is what they do for a living
Many people do not realize what is involved in a successful yacht charter. Its about finding the right yacht, with the right crew for the right budget and that is just the beginning.....so work with an expert and work with companies that can provide support when/if something goes wrong in your charter.