All inclusive 8 day 7 night Key West sailing charters
Sailing Key
West™
Sailing Key
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How do I reserve my charter vacation...? 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. 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. Why charter on a Catamaran ... ?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) What about the Captain and Crew... ?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. 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. Will I be able to make and receive telephone calls...?
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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. Our company 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. Will I be able to order special diet menus or request favorite beverages...?
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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. Where do you charter... ?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. What is your cancellation policy...? The following cancellation terms apply:
Cancellation Policy Do I need a fishing license...? The Yacht has a license that covers all passengers for sport fishing and lobster. 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. 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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