After a truly strange year, the sea is calling our name more than ever. And whether you’re a seasoned captain looking to take charge and grab the ropes yourself, or you’d rather take it easy and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the ocean with family and friends while a handy crew does all the work, it’s high time to consider adding a charter vacation to your plans. 

The time is ripe to start planning; the 2021 Newport International Boat Show is just a week away! Whether you’re planning to attend the show or you’ll be watching from afar, we’ve created this special newsletter where we’ve rounded up a few of our most alluring charter and destination stories from this year to help you in your quest for the perfect charter trip. Plus, make sure to check out some of our charter partners’ offerings! We’ll see you out there.

San Juan Islands Sojourn

A family takes in the cedar trees, sea lions and fluky winds on a charter vacation in the Pacific Northwest.

Finding Magic on a Journey Through the Florida Keys

One catamaran, two families and a week in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas turned out to be the perfect way to wrap up an unusual year.

Sailing a Sea Pearl in the Exumas

A young family chooses a different sort of cruising experience when they charter a 21-foot Sea Pearl for a week in the Bahamas’ Exuma Islands.

Join Colgate Sailing Adventures® Vacations in 2022

Offshore Sailing School graduates, guests, and experienced sailors are invited to sail in exotic destinations all around the world.

Boat Shows: The Best of the Yachting Industry in One Place

Long-awaited events are back again! Join Navigare Yachting during one of the following boat shows. Benefit from special boat show offers.

Immerse Yourself in the all new MarineMax Vacations 545

This is what your next dream vacation looks like. Ask questions and explore with our new Immersive Experience, where you’ll encounter this newest, largest model of the MarineMax Vacations fleet.

The Newest Member of the Sunsail Fleet

The Sunsail 424 catamaran is our newest show-stopping addition. Manufactured by Robertson and Caine, this yacht provides the perfect balance of cruising performance and onboard comfort.

The Abacos are Back

We are thrilled to announce that 2 years removed from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, The Moorings is returning to the Abacos.

Buying a Charter Sailboat

The right buyers can find hidden gems when charter boats go up for sale. [Read More »]

Learning to Sail in the Caribbean

A rigorous hands-on sailing course in the waters off Grenada brings together a band of fledgling sailors for a trip they won’t soon forget. [Read More »]

An Iceland Sailing Adventure

Modern-day explorers find fantastic adventures on a bareboat charter along the wild west coast of Iceland. [Read More »]

Charter Provisioning in the Covid-19 Era

Although things might look a little different these days, vacation sailors still have options for stocking the boat. [Read More »]