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One Way Yacht Charter

One-way yacht charter – 5 things you need to know.

We look at the pros and cons of a one way yacht charter .

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There are roughly three types of one way yacht charters.

The first is where the operator is large enough to have a Base at both ends. This is the best kind of one-way yacht charter as the base will have technical resources at both locations. Often the schedule will be arranged so that the next guest starts their charter from your disembarkation point. Despite being the preference, due to logistical issues, they are rare.

The second kind of one way yacht charter is somewhat similar, with at least an operator’s representative at both ends. Typically this is a one-way charter between two bases where the operator only has a formal base at only one of them. You may have to arrive and disembark early with this kind of one way yacht charter to allow the boat to be returned to its primary base.

You disembark and check out in person in both of these one way yacht charters . In the last, the hybrid one way charter, you either make the arrangements yourself or entirely at your own risk if aided by your operator. Here you disembark at your choice of destination, leaving your skipper, or one you have hired, to return the boat to the base according to your charter agreement.

… You may have to arrive and disembark early with this kind of one-way yacht charter.

1. One-Way Yacht Charter Base to Base

2. one-way yacht charter base to rep, 3. hybrid one-way yacht charter, 4. advantages of a one-way charter, 5. disadvantages of a one-way charter.

Of the one way charters, this is the most sought-after. The advantage of being looked after by a fully operating base cannot be underestimated. A typical one-way yacht charter would be from our base partner’s base in St Martin  to their sister base in the British Virgin Islands .

The most common one way yacht charter. The operator likely has a base at one of the locations, either your point of embarkation or point of disembarkation. They will have local representatives to handle the check-in and check-out procedures essential to peace of mind yacht charter.

This is the kind of one way yacht charter we get most requests for and typically advise against it (See below).

With this kind of one way yacht charter, all the risks lie with you. Another way to look at this kind of one way is that strictly speaking, it’s not. You are simply getting off at a different location and making arrangements for the boat to return according to your agreement without you.

The advantages of a one way yacht charter seem compelling. Many circular routes entertain some repetition to make the work well. Maybe the same island, but a different port or bay. You can also go further and enjoy both the disembarkation point and where you joined the yacht.

The most famous example is Split to Dubrovnik – imaging being about to enjoy both of Croatia’s Coastal gems without travelling between them.

One way charters need a lot of thought and planning, especially if it’s a hybrid, where you are responsible for returning the boat. The operator will expect you to do all you can to get the boat back to them, regardless of the weather. If they need to intervene, beware, they will use your deposit to make those arrangements.

You also have the matter of refilling and checking out while not being present. You are placing a great deal of responsibility on your skipper, who might not want that. If there are any deductions for the deposit, you won’t be there to argue about it – one reason why many operators don’t like this kind of charter.

It often means heading far away from the base, which means any support you might need becomes more problematic. In most cases, your operator will not want that risk of not supporting you properly and, therefore, will advise against doing the trip that way.

If you decide to go on a hybrid one way yacht charter, we recommend you talk to your operator, agent, or advisor about it in detail. Their experience will be invaluable to reducing risks where possible.

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Benefits of a One-Way Charter

On a Charter Yacht Vacation the itinerary is set to your preference, so if you want to cruise, hit the beach, explore the shore-side towns, fish, hike, or tuck the yacht into a sheltered cove and enjoy the gorgeous views; you can do all this and more (or less) right from your yacht. One-way Charter itineraries are a great way to maximize your charter experience, and thoroughly explore the charter destinations . There are so many destinations that are ideal for a one-way charter, including the US Virgin Islands , British Virgin Islands , Leeward Islands or Windward Islands , French Riviera , Croatia , French Polynesia , and more!

A one-way yacht charter itinerary, sometimes called an open-jaw, or open-end itinerary, enables you to embark on your yacht charter at one destination and disembark at another. In contrast, standard yacht charter itineraries typically require you to embark and disembark at the same port of call. A one-way itinerary means you can explore more of the cruising area, without having to back track. It's especially beneficial in destinations where there is a prevailing wind and sea in one direction, allowing you to literally "go with the flow", in more sense than one. It's also ideal in areas where there is not a circular bunch of islands or one large island, and rather just a coastline or a long chain of islands, such as French Rivera, Italian Coast, and Croatia.

A One-way charter itinerary allows you to discover a new piece of paradise each day! Contact us for more details!

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Bareboats from the larger yacht suppliers are available for one way charters, enabling you to leave the yacht at a different base from where you started. It is also possible to do one way Flotilla holidays and Cabin Charters. This saves you sailing back along the coast you have already visited, in areas where circular routes are harder to invent.

Smaller yacht operators are generally less amenable to one way charters. Although they can readily arrange for the yacht to be returned to its home port, this takes time and can mean the yacht is then unavailable for charter the following week. So if you want to do a one way with a small operator, you may be asked to vacate the yacht a bit early to allow time for its return.

For bareboaters, there is usually a charge for a one way, typically a couple of hundred pounds though it varies with increasing distance between start and finish points.  However, if you pick your time or use a good agent (like me), you can sometimes avoid this charge if you’re flexible in your choice of yacht and/or destination:

If your one way is really a delivery, you may have to get a move on

• At the beginning and end of the season many companies move yachts between their main winter base and their outlying summer bases.  Given the choice between paying for a delivery skipper and fuel, or selling the trip as a charter, you may be a good solution.  You’ll still have to pay for the charter but I have known discounts to be offered in addition to waiving of the one way fee.The down side is that, especially at the beginning of the season, the time available for the move can be so short you don’t always have much time to stop anywhere en route! As the first charter of the season, you may experience more gremlins with the yacht than normal, as things settle down after winter maintenance.
• During the season, yachts sometimes need moving (maybe to reverse an earlier one way charter). A good agent with access to the booking plans can sometimes anticipate moves that will be needed and persuade the yacht supplier not to charge the one way supplement.

Before you rush in to a one way charter do remember there can be one complication. Charter flights are often sold into and back from the same airport. So you may have  long land transfer at the start or end of the holiday to fit in with your flights. It is getting easier to buy one ways on charter flights but there is often a cost penalty associated with this. Note also that I’ve never known a one way charter that crosses an international boundary, so don’t get too ambitious!

With Flotillas and Cabin Charters, there is no extra charge for a one way trip where these are available. You may still have a longish transfer at one or other end of the holiday though.

Anyway, if you’re interested in a one way charter, let me know and I’ll see what I can find.