First time chartering – how does the whole process work?
Never rented a boat before. Want to try yacht for 3-4 days with friends. How does it work from start to finish? Where to search boats? Do I need to talk to owner directly? Is it safe to pay online? What documents do I get? How to choose captain or no captain? Confused, please explain step by step. Thanks!
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Hello! Chartering is actually very simple and beginner-friendly. You don't need any license if you add a captain – most people do that for the first time. The process is easy: first choose location, dates and preferences (number of people, boat type, with/without captain). Then you send a request. After that you receive several offers from boat owners very quickly. Compare prices, boats, reviews and pick the best one. After booking you usually pay 50% to reserve and the rest later (or full amount – depends on owner). No hidden fees if you read the listing carefully. Everything is safe when you use a good platform that protects payments. I always recommend https://getboat.com/ – they have 20,000 boats worldwide, good prices, captain optional, and very clear process: Make a request → Get offers → Book the best.