Enjoy The Ultimate Holiday Experience During A Week-Long Yacht Charter
Time is undeniably a precious commodity, so when it comes to planning a luxury yacht charter, the time you can commit can be a deciding factor as to what yachts are available. Typically, many charter yachts restrict clients to a longer timeframe when chartering over the holiday period. However, at IYC, we understand the importance of flexibility and a timescale that can balance practicalities.
This is why it is possible to maintain this seven-day charter window for many in our fleet, even during the sought-after holiday period. A week-long charter has various benefits and is the perfect timeline to create unforgettable memories and experiences with loved ones. Here, we have outlined the many benefits of spending a week experiencing yacht charter luxury over the holidays:
Maximize Experiences
A week onboard creates an ideal rhythm for your charter experience. The excitement of a luxury yacht unfolds in the first couple of days after the arrival, and then, as the week continues, there is enough time to get into a flow that balances exploring with relaxing.
This seven-day timeline also maintains that precious 'special occasion' feeling throughout your vacation, not allowing yachting experiences to become routine yet providing enough time to unwind and fully relax into the charter.
Tailored Itinerary
The practicalities of a week's vacation onboard provide that sweet spot for experiencing the destination you are in while taking full advantage of the amenities and facilities onboard. One of our expert consultants will be able to work with you to curate the perfect itinerary for a week. This meticiulous planning stage is even more important when aligning with holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
You can ensure that with your consultant, you put together an itinerary with the optimal schedule, allowing for carefully planned experiences and ensuring all moments throughout the charter are maximized for the given timeframe.
Multi-Generational Appeal
A luxury yacht charter is the perfect platform to bring families together for the holidays, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year celebrations. Spending a week together onboard provides concentrated quality time to make meaningful memories. Fitting in an extended charter vacation can be challenging in today's busy world, with consistent battles between various schedules.
Therefore, a week-long charter makes it much easier to coordinate with multiple groups of people and families. During the holidays, family members of all ages will want to get together. Therefore, a week is a manageable duration for both elderly guests and young children who are away from home and can comfortably fit within school holiday periods.
Practical Versatility
The opportunity of a week-long charter over the festive period enhances the freedom from committing to longer durations, not only logistically but also financially. Compared to the traditional two-week commitment, a week offers a more manageable investment and an accessible entry point for those chartering for the first time over the holidays.
This week-long window also allows the allocation of a larger budget toward bigger yachts. Within our fleet, we have a number of yachts available that offer this shorter timeframe versus a longer commitment, therefore enabling you to have a greater yacht selection.
Caribbean Cruising
There are various options catering to all when cruising during this winter holiday period. If your group is seeking plenty of adventure and watersports, the Caribbean islands are perfect at this time of year. The Caribbean season offers a range of activities, such as hiking in St Lucia, kitesurfing in Antigua, volcano exploring in St Vincent and The Grenadines, and horse riding in the BVI’s, adding more adventure to your Thanksgiving or Christmas. If relaxation suits your group more, then The Bahamas boasts some of the world's clearest waters for anchoring opposite powdery sand beaches where you can relax during a Christmas charter. Onboard a yacht charter, the element of luxury remains throughout; however, for those looking for additional glamour ashore, head to destinations such as St Barths, Barbados, and the USVI's on a Caribbean yacht charter itinerary which can include many exclusive restaurants, resorts, and spas ashore.
Double The Fun
For those seeking the ultimate winter escape, IYC's seven-day charter format opens up an exciting possibility: the back-to-back charter experience. This approach allows you to experience a two-week journey that combines different yachts, destinations, and atmospheres to enjoy across the holiday period. While the Caribbean and Bahamas offer spectacular island-hopping opportunities, each region has its own distinctive charm. You can experience the best of multiple destinations by booking a consecutive seven-day charter. For example, begin with Christmas in The Bahamas, exploring secluded cays, followed by a chic New Year's Eve celebration in the iconic St Barths.
Different destinations also call for different yachts; a dual charter allows you to select the perfect yacht for each location. For example, one with a shallow draft is ideal for The Bahamas, and then opt for a larger, entertainment-focused one for St Barths. Our consultants can create a seamless transition between the two and help tailor each week's itinerary to specific destinations and events while also accommodating changing group sizes and preferences between the charters. This approach allows you to experience the best of multiple destinations while enjoying the unique characteristics of different yachts in our fleet.
Contact our expert consultants today to discover our fleet of charter yachts available for seven-day charters over the holiday period and to create a bespoke itinerary for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year.