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"Know your enemy" or: Why it´s crucial to do a crew meeting before the yacht charter holiday

I have always considered it overcautious to do a crew meeting before a yacht charter holiday. Hey – what could be the worst thing to happen? A sailing trip in Croatia with a couple I thought I knew pretty well has changed my mind. Ever since then, I insist on clarifying some important topics in advance.

Sail the Dodecanese - going south from Kos to Tinos via Nisiros

Starting your yacht charter holiday from the island of Kos or Rhodes, a lot of beautiful islands or islets will attract your attention so that you can easily spend two weeks exploring the area. To give you an idea of what to see and to do during your holiday, we will now take you on a trip through the Dodecanese, starting in Kos Marina.

Sunny Melon Punch - "in whole fruits"

Serve this delicious Melon Punch - in "whole fruits" right out of the melon´s bowl and be sure that your crew will call you "head of beverage" afterwards (no need to tell them how easy-peasy the whole thing is done ...)

Discover the Turkish Aegean Coast one way

On the south-eastern coast of Turkey, between Turgutreis and Fethiye, lies one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the Med. Be it bustling ports, hidden anchorages or archaeological sites – there are a lot of amazing things to discover. New one way offers and low flight rates make a charter holiday on the Turkish Aegean coast even more attractive. Join us for a one way trip!

8 facts you should know about Caribbean sun

Let´s be honest: Coming home with a gorgeous tan is one of the important objectives of a yacht charter holiday in the Caribbean, at least for female crews. Well, there is nothing bad about tanning - but you should consider these 8 facts about the Caribbean sun before spreading your towel aboard the charter yacht. 

Top Ten anchorages in the Caribbean

Need inspiration for your next yacht charter holiday? Yachtbooker reveals 10 of the most beautiful anchorages in the Caribbean.

8 tips for yacht charter etiquette

Good manners often are thrown over board on a yacht charter holiday. Following our 8 tipps for etiquette, you ensure that your charter runs as smoothly as possible.

Navigation with the iPad

iPads tablets are useful and smart travel companions: You can take them everywhere without exceeding your maximum hand luggage. During your trip, they serve various purposes like checking your e-mails, surfing the web, taking pictures or share your yacht charter holiday with your friends on Facebook. Many Yachties have chosen iPad and iPhone as their favourite navigation device, preferring them to chart plotter and paper charts.

Bareboat charters – how to keep the fridge cool

10 Tips: How to select the right charter yacht

You are planning a charter cruise as a skipper? This question might come up: Which is the "right" charter yacht for my crew and destination? In the following article we provide you some advices that could help making your decision. Especially if you start your research in the internet there are some topics that should influence your choice.