Frequently
Asked Questions
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How do I make
reservations ... ?
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Where do we board
the yacht...?
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What time can we
board...?
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Who decides the
sailing
itinerary...?
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What type of
clothing should I
pack...?
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What charters
destinations do you
offer ...?
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Why charter on a
Catamaran ... ?
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Who are the Captain
& Crew... ?
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Will we be able to
make and receive
phone calls... ?
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What about air
travel
arrangements...?
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Are children
welcome...?
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Will be able to
order special diet
menus or request
favorite
beverages...?
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How many people will
be on the charter
with me...?
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What diving
equipment should I
bring...?
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What is your
cancellation
policy...?
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Do I need a
Passport?
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Do you accept credit
cards?
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Do I need a fishing
license...?
How do I
You can request a
reservation right now
while you are logged on
this web site. Simply
complete the
Reservation Form
and submit it. We are standing by to
assist you in planning
the perfect sailing
vacation.
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Where do we board the
yacht...?
We will meet you at the
airport and take you to
the yacht, or to your
hotel if you're arriving
early. Most of the time
you will board the yacht
at one of the marinas in
the sailing location you
have chosen. At the end
of your charter, you
will sail back to the
marina and then be
transported to the
airport. On certain
charters you will be
picked up in one
location and drop you
off in another. Ask our
Vacation Planning
Specialist for details.
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In the mid 1980's,
catamarans began
attracting the attention
of sailing enthusiasts
who were looking for
more amenities and
larger, more comfortable
cruising accommodations.
What they found was not
only more space, luxury
and sailing without
heeling, but shallower
draft which allowed them
entry into a world of
anchorages that deeper
draft monohulls were not
able to enter, and a lot
more speed.
No-Heel Sailing -
True, some sailors
consider it fun to
engage in an afternoon
of dramatically-heeled
(monohull) sailing. But
we've never seen one of
those sailors who lived
in a home constructed at
a slant. Nor one of them
who drove a car
permanently jacked up on
one side. So why put up
with monohull sailboats
that always force you to
live and sail at a 15 to
25-degree angle?
Especially when the
modern alternative, the
cruising catamaran,
heels barely 4 to 6
degrees!
Exhilarating Sailing
Performance
- Off-the-wind cats
are faster. From 12 to
18 knots a catamaran is
75% to 100% faster than
that same monohull
cruiser! And it's
accomplished with no
heeling, and using just
the easily handled
working sails.
Roominess
- Cruising cats are much
roomier than single-hull
sailboats. That's
because the cat's beam
(width) extends the
boat's full length (not
pinched at the bow and
stern as with a
monohull. Cats offer a
cockpit that's twice the
size - a larger salon
that's on the same level
as the cockpit, thus
providing 360-degree
visibility - and faster
sailing and motoring
speeds).
Shallow Draft
- Cruising cats can take
you into the
"skinny-water" areas
that monohulls dread.
And a cat's rugged
shoal-draft keels let
you beach it easily and
without fear.
The "Unsinkable" Factor
- There's a darned good
reason why
race committees demand
that monohull sailboats
carry life rafts. It's
the ever-present risk of
sinking. But because
modern cats need no
ballast and are built of
state-of-the-art,
cored-sandwich
construction, they are
virtually unsinkable.
You even could chainsaw
(literally) such a cat
into 4 sections and each
one would float.
(Similar to how breaking
up a foam coffee cup
doesn't decrease each
piece's ability to
float)
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Our service provides at
minimum an experienced
US Coast Guard Licensed
Captain/Dive Master and
First Mate/Chef/Dive
Master who will
accompany you throughout
your entire charter.
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You will board the yacht
on your arrival on the
day the charter starts
and disembark before
noon on the day the
charter ends. Please
notify us if your
flight is arriving late
in the day.
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Yes, our yacht is
equipped with both
high-speed internet
service and satellite
phone service. Your
cellular telephone will
work in most locations
within 20 miles of land
providing you have
activated your roaming
feature.
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The quality of service
should dictate any
gratuity.
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While some island
nations do not require a
passport, you’re always
advised to carry one
when traveling from
country to country. For
detailed entry
requirements, please
check with us.
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We
can arrange all aspects
of your vacation,
including low,
negotiated airline
arrangements, hotel
accommodations and even
side trips to local
attractions.
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We provide private
family charters only.
Our yacht is a
fantastic family
vacation experience. Our
crews will provide
guidance in using the
snorkeling gear and
other water toys and are
experienced in serving
families with children.
The chef will design a
menu to accommodate the
preferences of both
children and adults. Our
yacht packages do have
certain age
restrictions, and are
not recommended for
families with young
children. Please speak
to one of our Vacation
Planning Specialists for
details.
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Casual and breezy beach
attire is certainly the
order of the day on
deck, though for
evenings ashore, slacks
or a sundress are
appropriate. Rubber
soled shoes as opposed
to hard soles are
recommended aboard our
yachts, so wear boat
shoes or tennis shoes.
You may find aquatic
shoes convenient for
beachcombing. Above all,
protection from the sun
is vital – lots of
suntan lotion,
wide-brimmed hats or
sailing caps, and
loose-fitting cotton
cover-ups. For cool or
windy evenings, a
windbreaker comes in
handy.
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Who decides the sailing
itinerary...?
This is the beauty of
the charter yacht
experience. When you
board the yacht, the
captain will sit down
with you and develop an
itinerary based on your
desires – or you can
leave it all up to your
experienced captain.
Weather permitting, the
itinerary can be changed
at any time if you wish
to spend more or less
time in any area.
We are is well known for
the preparation we
provide our guests.
Prior to your charter
departure, you will be
given a complete
briefing covering the
cruising grounds, and
any questions you may
have about navigation,
anchorages, prevailing
conditions, clearing
customs or any part of
your desired itinerary
will be answered. We
will then give you a
complete briefing aboard
the yacht covering the
operating systems,
rigging, electronics,
head and emergency
systems.
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Yes, the chef
accommodates special
diets (salt free, low
fat, etc.). Meals will
be planned according to
your preference. An
ample supply of the
beverages you request
will also be stocked.
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We carry the most
up-to-date equipment and
all the extras a sailor
could ask for, including
GPS satellite navigation
systems, autopilots,
side scan sonar, ROV
video, magnetometers,
diver-to-diver and
surface voice
communications,
satellite TV, satellite
high-speed internet,
laptop computers,
large-screen Plasma
TV's and CD/DVD
players. The below deck
areas are modified from
standard factory
production models to
give you more room,
comfort and luxury. For
a complete listing of
equipment and amenities
found on board, see
accommodations
and
activities.
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That all depends the
charter you choose. Florida Keys
charters will have a
maximum of 6 passengers
and 2 crew members.
8 day 7 night Bahamas charters
will have a maximum of 8
passengers and 3 crew.
And 17-Day charters will
have a maximum of 8
passengers and 3 crew.
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What diving equipment
should I bring...?
We supply all new and
modern dive equipment.
You should bring a 3mil
wet suite, gloves and
boots. We do not
recommend that you bring
your own gear other than
mask or fins if you so
desire. Most reef dives
are between 10' and 50'
and are ideal for the
use of Brownie's Hooka
system. All dives over
50' are with scuba. You
will also need to bring
a diver certification
card and your dive log
if you will be scuba
diving.
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We operate our own
charter bases in the
Florida Keys. We are a
full service broker and
can offer you charters
in other exotic
locations such as the
Bahamas, the Caribbean
and more! Call us for
details.
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What is your
cancellation policy...?
The following
cancellation terms
apply:
Cancellation Policy
60 days
or more - $300 Fee
30-60 Days - 25% Deposit
30 Days or Less - No
Refund
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Do
I need a fishing
license...?
The Yacht has a license
that covers all
passengers for sport
fishing and lobster.
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Do I need a Passport?
For all charters outside
the USA, US citizens
need a valid
passport. All non US
citizens require a valid
passport and should call
us for entry
requirements.
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Do you accept credit
cards...?
Yes, we accept all major
credit cards as well as
ATM. We are able to
process credit card
transactions from the
Yacht. There is a 1.5%
charge on all credit
card transactions.
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