Fishing Frenzy

When you're planning a holiday and not sure where to go, you could consider chartering a private yacht. Perhaps you're tired of the tourist style vacations with itineraries and among crowds. Perhaps you want to experience a new level of luxury.

If engaged, this can make for the perfect honeymoon. You'll have complete privacy and can choose the amount of staff you'd like to take with. Most companies will provide you with any staff you desire to make you feel as if you're in a hotel.

If you can sail, it's possible to skipper your own vessel. Alternatively a skipper will be provided by the company providing the boat. Sailing schools could give you the opportunity to learn how to sail for your vacation. As a beginner, it will be best if the ocean you choose for the holiday is protected from large waves by a reef. More seasoned sailors will handle large swells.

There's an endless choice of destinations. From island style on the Mediterranean to green, mountainous landscapes in New Zealand, if it's on the map you can go there. More unusual places with interesting cultures are India and Singapore. The most popular destinations are islands such as the Bahamas.

Each business has a list of destinations to choose from. If location is the most important part of your holiday, you would select destination first and then find a company that offers it. However, if 5 star luxury is your priority, you'll want to choose your charter first and then make a selection from their locations list. This way you will have something akin to a hotel on the water.

Considerations to ask about are cabin size, presence of en suite bathrooms and large entertainment areas. Options for passing the time are snorkeling or fishing. You may want to visit deserted islands or, if you love night life, you could hop between beach side clubs.

The advantage of this kind of adventure is that you have control over what you do and where you go. In many cases it costs as much as a cruise ship vacation. No wonder all the celebrities are doing it.

You can also choose to purchase a yacht from a chartering company itself. Many offer the option of granting you access to your boat for a certain period annually. The rest of the year they'll charter it to customers and you'll reap the profits. This way you'll probably have your expenses paid for you, too, such as insurance and maintenance.

Whether you're an experienced captain or not, chartering a private yacht is an option for you. It's possible even if you've never laid eyes on the ocean. This way, your holiday will be an original adventure.