Charter destinations differ by climate, wind and scenery. Caribbean waters suits the northern winter, and Mediterranean cruising peaks through the summer months. The Maldives and Seychelles deliver reliable conditions subject to seasonal wind patterns.

Yacht charter spans between bareboat hire to fully crewed vessels. Self-skippered hire calls for a recognised sailing certification, and fully crewed vessels provide a skipper and hospitality staff. Multihulls provide comfort and volume, which suits less experienced guests.

Charter pricing includes the vessel and crew, but a number of items generally remain separate from the headline price. Consumables, food and dockage form commonly separate, often managed via an advance provisioning allowance. Confirming exactly what the rate covers in advance prevents unexpected costs.

Deciding from multihull and single hull determines what the week is like. luxury catamaran charter charters do not heel, give more deck and cabin space and typically have shallower draft. Sailing yachts provide classic sailing performance and generally charter for less on a like-for-like basis.