When should I book flights for my Bahamas yacht charter?
Chris de KockYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Book your flights after the charter agreement is signed, not before. It is far easier to move…
Read articleWill we get seasick on a Bahamas yacht charter?
Daniel AsmusYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Unlikely, by charter standards. The Bahamas is one of the calmest cruising grounds we book. The Exumas sit…
Read articleCan I get a discount on a Bahamas crewed yacht charter?
Martina AsmusYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Sometimes. Outside the holiday peaks, and especially on larger yachts, managers will consider a serious offer. The way…
Read articleDoes a Bahamas charter price include food, drinks and fuel?
Louis LamprellYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting On most crewed motor yachts, no. The weekly rate you see covers the yacht and its crew. Food,…
Read articleWe are more than 12 guests. Should we take one yacht or two?
John BoullinYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Two yachts, in most cases. For big groups, splitting across two boats usually comes out 20 to 50%…
Read articleHow far in advance should I book a Bahamas yacht charter?
William Mc NallyYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Six to twelve months ahead is the sweet spot. Yacht charter is a seller’s market: each yacht…
Read articleShould I buy charter cancellation insurance?
William Mc NallyYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting We recommend it, and for Bahamas summer and fall bookings we recommend it strongly. Cancellation and curtailment…
Read articleCan we scuba dive during a Bahamas yacht charter?
Louis LamprellYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Yes, and the Bahamas is one of the easier places to dive from a charter yacht. A good…
Read articleDoes the crew stay on board during the charter?
Lian BlacquiereYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting Yes. On a crewed charter the captain, chef, and stewardess live aboard for the whole trip. They have…
Read articleWhen are the final payment and APA due for my Bahamas charter?
John BoullinYacht charter broker, DMA Yachting The balance of your charter fee, the APA, and the 14% Bahamas charter tax are due together about…
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