Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in these charters?
The vast majority of our Caribbean yacht charters, including our popular BVI Yacht Charters, are inclusive of a Captain & Chef, 3 gourmet meals per day, requested beverages, standard bar, plus use of onboard sports equipment. Request a complimentary quote, and we'll send you an e-package which will include a selection of suitable and recommended yachts for your consideration. For each yacht, we'll note exactly what's included and excluded in the charter rate.

What’s it like on a crewed charter yacht vacation?
Watch a short video featuring the Viking Dream, one of our popular and affordable BVI based catamarans, to catch a glimpse of what it is like on a charter vacation. Learn more about the crewed yacht charter experience.

What forms of payment do you accept and do they include credit cards?
Initial deposits and final payments can be made with checks, wire transfers, or by credit card. Carefree Yacht Charters accepts and processes the following major credit cards for your convenience and at no additional cost to you: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. As these credit cards are accepted directly by Carefree Yacht Charters within the continental United States, you avoid possible surcharges for credit card use or foreign transaction fees.

How do the yachts know what kind of food & beverages to stock?
Upon confirmation of a charter, we will send you a Preference Sheet, which we personally developed after having completed over 300 of our own crewed charters on our own charter yachts. This will allow you to make note of your personal preferences and requirements with regards to foods, beverages, and activities on your charter. Your yacht will be specifically stocked, your weekly menu specifically tailored, and your itinerary planned around your noted likes and dislikes.

Do yachts have specific itineraries they follow?
All of our crewed charter yachts will have a favorite and typical route that they like to follow. However, these itineraries are extremely flexible based on your activity preferences and weather as the week progresses. Crews will make island and anchorage choices based on the interests and desires of your group. Learn about what a typical day on a crewed yacht charter might look like.

Who do these charters cater to?
Our Caribbean charters are perfect for a wide variety of groups. Whether you're looking for a family charter, honeymoon sail, corporate incentive trip, or a yacht vacation for a group of friends, these private, crewed charters provide the perfect means to spend quality time together in a paradise setting.

Do you offer any type of charter for larger groups or for corporate incentive trips?
Our BVI yacht charters and catamaran cruises offer an ideal destination and yacht style option for larger groups or for those in search of a corporate yacht charter vacation or retreat.

What's the typical length of a charter?
In the Caribbean, charters run from noon to noon and can be booked starting on any day of the week. All yachts can be booked for 7 nights or longer and a majority of our yachts can be booked for 6 nights or less at a pro-rated rate. Charters of 5 nights or less will typically include a 10% surcharge.

What about scuba capabilities on these yachts?
Many of our yachts have scuba capabilities with onboard Dive Masters or Dive Instructors. If you have further questions regarding Scuba diving or Scuba Instruction again we're your expert source. Lynne & Joe Campbell, the owners of Carefree Yacht Charters are both current PADI Dive Instructors and served as such during their 12 years aboard their own crewed charter yachts in the Caribbean. Learn more about our dive charters.

Where do these charters typically start?
Virgin Island charters, which include our popular BVI Yacht Charters, typically typically start in either St. Thomas or Tortola, depending on your yacht of choice and your flights to and from the Virgin Islands. St. Marten charters typically start and end in St. Marten while charters in the Grenadines typically start and end in St. Vincent. Learn more about the options we offer in the Grenadines.