Trawler Charters
Trawler charters are the perfect way to explore some of the world’s most beautiful coastlines, pristine white beaches, crystal clear waters, and secluded bays. The locations available for a trawler charter are endless. Some of the well known locations are the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Florida, the Bahamas, Australia, the South Pacific, the Pacific Northwest and more.
Trawler Charters have boats available in various lenghts. One of the most comfortable is the 43 foot trawler. It is luxurious and spacious. While sailing you can watch TV on the flatscreen in the large main salon and enjoy dinner served from the fully equipped galley. Above, there is the spacious flybridge with a bimini cover for added protection from the sun.
As many as three couples or a large family would comfortable accommodated. The three staterooms and two heads, each with its own shower would allow everyone there own space. For recreation, there is an aft deck for sunbathing or fishing. There you will find a large swim platform accessible by the expansive transom door.
A luxury trawler charter is unlike any other vacation and would rate at the top of your list of travels. To insure a successful trip there is a certain amount of planning involved. Travel to and from the location of the vessel would have to be coordinated. Some chartering companies will do this for you for an extra fee.
Maybe you are a sailor in your own right, with many hours of experience. If so, you can do a bareboat charter putting yourself at the helm. To qualify, most charter companies require prior approval after viewing your sailing record. This is a great way to save money as well as allowing you to alter the itinerary whenever you wanted.
If you are not an experienced sailor or just want to relax and let the captain do the sailing there are plenty of excellent captains willing to sail your trawler for you. You will be able to enjoy the pleasures of a boat cruise without having to operate the vessel yourself. The captain would retain responsibility for the vessel. There is usually an advanced payment required to book any trawler charter.
The captains will follow a pre-planned itinerary, although you can request to alter it a bit, time allowing. He is very familiar with all the ports of call and will recommend things to do and direct you to points of interest or restaurants where you can enjoy a meal ashore.
In the Pacific Northwest, for example, you would sail around the San Juan Islands and explore the Puget Sound. You would keep watch for bears, whale, deer and eagles. You catch your own fresh crab, gather muscles and oysters, bird watch, fish or just relax.
If you do not want to go ashore and dine at one of the many restaurants, you can use the fully equipped galley. You also have the choice of leaving your comfortable stateroom and stay ashore one evening at one of the charming island hotels, at your own expense, of course.
Common Trawler Charters Charges
Common trawler charters charges would be: the fully equipped trawler, all the linens and towels, the captain, free use of the galley, as well as fuel and dock fees. Any restaurants or hotels ashore as well as taxes are extra. You are allowed to bring your own food and beverages and use the galley.