Charter Advice

Guides, itineraries and yacht news from the brokers at Your Boat Holiday.
aereal view of malaysia coastline

Charter Advice · October 13, 2026

Best Time to Charter in Malaysia

Malaysia has a complication most charter destinations don’t: its two coasts run on opposite weather clocks. Plan a Langkawi charter in the wrong months,

anchoring in caldera during a yacht charter in santorini

Charter Advice · September 30, 2026

Anchoring in the Santorini Caldera: What to Expect on a Yacht Charter

Most guests booking a Santorini yacht charter picture the postcard: a boat sitting still under the cliffs, sunset light on the whitewashed towns above.

charter a yacht with scuba and enjoy diving in fiji

Charter Advice · September 28, 2026

Diving on a Fiji Yacht Charter: The Soft Coral Capital of the World

Fiji’s reputation as the soft coral capital of the world is earned underwater, but not evenly across the map. The country’s most famous dive

discover the best beach clubs in mykonos accessible by yacht and chase boat

Charter Advice · September 9, 2026

Best Beach Clubs in Mykonos Accessible by Yacht

Mykonos didn’t invent the beach club, but it perfected the version built around a yacht anchorage. Half the appeal of chartering in Mykonos is

the best period of the year to charter a yacht in the bahamas

Charter Advice · September 5, 2026

Best Time to Charter in the Bahamas: Hurricane Season vs Winter High Season

A Bahamas yacht charter vacation runs beautifully almost any month of the year — but “almost any month” isn’t the same as “any month

When Should You Book a St Barts Yacht Charter for Christmas & New Year?

Charter Advice · September 2, 2026

When Should You Book a St Barts Yacht Charter for Christmas & New Year?

Every year, we have some version of the same conversation with a handful of guests: someone calls in October or November, sets their heart

cannes vs monaco vs st tropez vs nice

Charter Advice · August 14, 2026

St Tropez vs Cannes vs Monaco vs Nice: Choosing Your French Riviera Port

Ask ten people which French Riviera port to charter from and you’ll get ten confident, contradictory answers. That’s not because nine of them are

Istria vs Dalmatia vs Kornati

Charter Advice · August 10, 2026

Istria vs Dalmatia vs Kornati: Choosing Your Croatia Sailing Region 

Istria is Croatia’s slow, food-and-wine coast with short hops and calm water — best for couples and first-time charter guests. Dalmatia is the classic

Mykonos vs Santorini: Which Cyclades Island Suits Your Yacht Charter?

Charter Advice · August 8, 2026

Mykonos vs Santorini: Which Cyclades Island Suits Your Yacht Charter?

Ask ten charter guests which Cyclades island they want, and you’ll get two answers nine times out of ten: Mykonos or Santorini. Both sit

Your Boat Holiday Yacht Charter Industry Memberships – MYBA, CYBA, IYBA, ECPY and more

Charter Guide · August 5, 2026

Professional Yacht Charter Memberships: Why They Matter When Choosing a Luxury Yacht Charter Broker

Booking a luxury yacht charter is unlike booking almost any other type of holiday. Unlike reserving a hotel, villa, or cruise, a yacht charter

New Year's Eve in St Barts by Yacht

Charter Advice · August 2, 2026

New Year’s Eve in St Barts by Yacht: Full Guide

There are a handful of dates in the yachting calendar that guests plan their entire year around, and December 31st in Gustavia is one

Best Time for an Amalfi Coast Yacht Charter: A Month-by-Month Guide

Charter Advice · July 31, 2026

Best Time for an Amalfi Coast Yacht Charter: A Month-by-Month Guide

The Amalfi Coast has earned its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable yacht charter destinations. Every summer, thousands of travelers dream of