Should I choose a bareboat or a skippered charter?

Bareboat can suit a group with an accepted skipper who wants to operate the yacht and share the onboard jobs. A skippered charter can suit anyone who wants a professional to handle the sailing, whether or not they have experience themselves.

Compare the holiday you want

Ask who plans meals, handles routine jobs and occupies each cabin. A skipper-only booking may offer different guest services from a fully crewed charter. Both private and shared trips are available in the wider charter market; confirm the actual offer.

For bareboat hire, discuss recent experience, the briefing, permitted cruising area and support available. For a skippered trip, explain whether you want to participate or relax.

See bareboat and skippered and crewed, then compare operators using the same dates and guest requirements.