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New to chartering and not sure where to start?
Please take a minute to check out our FAQ page, where you will find
information about Crewed vs. Bareboat Charters, the value of
using a broker, info about Travel Insurance,
our Cancellation Policy, some great Services you may want to add to
your charter, and other facts that will prove useful.
We're here to help you plan your dream vacation. We offer the highest standard of customer
care and are available to assist you throughout your entire vacation, start to finish.
Simply fill out our Questionnaire and we'll get to work. It's
that easy! And remember...
our services are free.
Booking Details
As an independent broker, we make planning and booking your charter vacation a breeze. Not
only do we simplify the process, we're always working on your behalf - before, during and
after your trip. Best of all, our services are absolutely free.
Please visit our Why Use a Broker page for more information on how we
can simplify things for you. And remember, our services cost you nothing
Booking Your Charter Vacation
To book your charter vacation, just follow these 8 easy steps:
- Work with us to assess your vacation needs. We specialize in helping you
envision the perfect vacation. Begin by completing our Questionnaire or by
simply contacting us. We'll ensure that your yacht or sailboat package is right for you.
- Search Waypoint's large selection of charter vessels. You can search for
yachts and sailboats here in our database or contact us directly for assistance. If you're interested in a
vessel not included on this site, let us know. We have access to additional vessels and are continually
adding new packages to our list.
- Choose your ideal yacht or sailboat package.We at Waypoint take pride in having firsthand
knowledge of all our vessels. If you want help narrowing down your vacation choices or need advice on making
your final selection, we'll be there to help you.
- Establish your trip dates. Waypoint has up-to-the-minute information for each and every vessel
in our network. Just let us know what vacation dates you have in mind and we'll check on availability.
- Let us book your charter. Once you've found the perfect vessel and have confirmation of
availability, you're ready to book your charter. We'll handle all the booking details, allowing you to sit back and
relax!
- Read our Cancellation Policy and recommended Travel Insurance.
- Send in your deposit. To complete the booking process, you'll send in your signed booking
agreement along with a 50% deposit, payable by personal or certified check, money order, bank transfer or
credit card.
- Remit the balance of your charter fee. At least 45 days before your vacation begins, you'll be
asked to pay the balance of your charter fee, unless you pay by personal check, in which case you'll need to
pay the balance within 60 days.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your yacht or sailboat vacation for any reason, please note that Waypoint may
be unable to refund your payment.
Cancellation with more than 30 days notice will result in forfeiture of the 50% deposit outlined
in our
Booking Details section, unless we are able to re-book your vessel for the original charter dates.
Cancellation with 30 or less days notice will result in forfeiture of your entire charter fee,
unless we are able to re-book your vessel during the original dates. If your vessel is re-booked for some or all
of your original trip dates, Waypoint will gladly refund you on a pro-rated basis.
Inclusive and Plus All Expenses Vacations
When planning your charter vacation, it's important to know whether the cost of your package includes all
expenses (inclusive) or whether you will be charged extra for certain services and amenities (plus all expenses).
Offerings vary from region to region, so be sure to ask whether your charter is inclusive or plus all expenses.
"Inclusive" rates cover the cost of your vessel, its crew, all food and house-brand beverages and any sports
equipment available onboard. Beyond these expenses, you are responsible only for airfare, off-vessel excursions
and any food or bar requests deemed extraordinary. Most yachts based in the Caribbean are offered on an inclusive
basis, although those outside US and British Virgin Islands waters do charge for beverages.
"Plus all expenses" charters charge a base rate plus fees for services and amenities including food, beverages,
taxes, dockage, fuel, sports equipment and incidentals. To estimate expenses, follow the general rule of adding
20-35% to your base charter rate. Expenses for sailing yachts are generally less than those for motor yachts.
About Gratuities
Regardless of whether your charter is inclusive or plus all expenses, crew gratuities are extra. It is customary
to leave a 15-20% tip if you are happy with the service provided. The members of your crew are on call 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week! A significant portion of their wages depend on your monetary show of appreciation.
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