Why it’s Good to Book Your Luxury Charter Yacht Early

More Choice

The busiest time in the charter calendar falls during the peak summer months of July and August when the majority of yachting activity takes place in the Mediterranean, with the French Riviera most in demand. While, the winter holiday period is the most popular cruising time in the Caribbean.

Clearly, as the demand for charter yacht rises, availability decreases. So, the earlier you book your charter vacation, the more superyachts will have openings. With a larger selection of superyachts to choose from, you’re more likely to secure one suited to your needs.

What’s more, you will have more choice as to when you undertake your vacation and in what cruising grounds your vacation takes place.

Better Berths

Just as luxury charter yachts fill up quickly during the peak seasons, popular marinas also book up their berths well in advance. At the busiest points of the year, in the popular Mediterranean ports and marinas, congestion can certainly be expected.  

Therefore, if you intend to spend some nights in ports and marinas on your vacation, it’s strongly recommended you plan ahead in order to secure the berth you desire.  

There are many benefits to thinking ahead, especially if you want to get away in the high season

Less Stress

Many processes are involved in arranging a private yacht charter, from establishing an itinerary and ordering provisions to signing contracts and finalising payments.

Although much of the planning is headed up by a charter broker, your input is still essential. Therefore, the more time there is to complete the necessary procedures, the less stress for you and your broker.

Ultimately, this will eliminate the possibility of mistakes being made due to the time constraints and make for a hassle-free escape.    

A Bad Deal

One reason you may be tempted to put off planning your luxury yacht charter is the possibility of securing a last-minute charter deal. But, special offers usually come with a number of restrictions.

The choice of yacht will be severely limited, and the start and end dates will be fixed alongside the itinerary. What’s more, if hold your booking off until the last-minute, you run the risk of there being no superyachts available at all.

Overall, booking your luxury yacht charter early ensures you have a stress-free vacation on board the superyacht of your dreams in the cruising grounds you’ve always wanted to explore. It will definitely be worth the 12-month wait.  

For more information on planning a luxury yacht charter, speak to your preferred charter broker.