There are many platforms offering amazing deals for chartering boats around the world, and the boat owners can help you with some additional extras depending on your preferences and type of activities you want to experiment during your holiday.

Below you can find some of our recommendations for a perfect sailing adventure.

1. Fun activities

First let’s see what are the most popular, optional services you can get for your sailing experience:

• Stand up paddle, is probably the most demanded extra option, and a fun way to spend your time around the boat.
• Snorkeling gear, is the best way to explore the marine life if you decide to spend some time at anchor close to shore.
• Kayak, if you want to explore the surroundings at your own pace.
• Dingy, for moving fast from your boat to shore, giving you the possibility to explore the shores or the restaurants around your anchorage.
• Jet Ski, for larger boats, this is a must have extra option, that will surely give everyone an adrenaline rush and a smile on their faces.

Kayaking at sunset

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2. Professional crew

In many situations is better to have professional crew onboard, for extra comfort or if you sail for the first time in the area.

• Skipper, is almost every time an option to ask for when you charter a boat. If you don’t own a certificate of competence, then it’s mandatory to have a professional skipper onboard of your boat. In many situations is ideal to have a local skipper onboard, because they know best the weather behavior in the area and also the best spots to spend time at anchor.
• Steward/Stewardess, is an extra option if you just want to relax, and let someone else in charge of scheduling activities, keep the boat clean and help with the meals.
• Chef, if you are looking for a spectacular culinary experience. Local chefs will delight you with traditional dishes, but also with international cuisine, depending on your preferences.
• Engineer, for larger yachts, it’s mandatory to have an engineer onboard to take care of your smooth passages.

Professional skipper for charter boats

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3. Extra services

Almost all charter boats offer extra services which can be very useful, and you should take advantage of them in case of need.

• Flexible Check in/Check out, offer you the possibility to opt in for early check in or late check out which could come in hand, if you travel by plane for example, and you arrive one night before your charter.
• Airport transfer, it’s a service offered by some charter companies, and it’s a benefic feature if you don’t want to think about logistics.
• Wi-Fi, it’s great to have onboard, because you can bypass the roaming charges for uploading pictures and videos on social media platforms. Using a local mobile number is much cheaper than using your own.

People having fun on catamaran

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4. Yacht equipment

Depending on the area you chose to sail, weather conditions and preferences, for some charter boats, you can also ask for extra equipment.

• Spinnaker/Gennaker, if you know that you will mostly sail downwind.
• Outboard engine, if you opt in to have also a dingy onboard, and if the dingy engine is not included.
• Safety net, for peace of mind, and a great feature if you spend the sailing holiday with your kids and pets.
• Second anchor, for extra safety when anchoring.

Spinnaker on a sailing boat

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Choosing the right amenities and services for your sailing adventure can improve the experience and everybody will return home with amazing memories.

For your next holiday and to prepare everything in advance, you should also check our article on How to plan your next sailing adventure.