Summer 2016 boat rental special: lots of offers for all tastes

Never before has the offer of charter boats in the Mediterranean and the choices in models and trip destinations been as advantageous and wide-ranging as they are this year. Suffice it to say that in the Mare Nostrum basin today there are more than 2,500 sailboats up to 18 meters that are for hire. Of these then, more than 70 percent are new boats, that is, boats that are at most two years old. Renting one for one’s vacation therefore means being guaranteed reliability like never before. Not to mention that because they are modern, state-of-the-art vessels, they are able to give cruise passengers a level of habitability and comfort on board that simply did not exist before. In addition, the development, indeed the real boom, in catamaran rentals has created a viable and strong alternative to the more classic sailboat rental. For the same length, in fact, the multihull offers space and comfort especially on deck that are inimitable and priceless. Those who then do not have great skills or desire to personally put themselves in charge of the boat they choose today without any problem can “hire” an experienced skipper who will ensure maximum relaxation. Similarly, the market for luxury boats (those over 18 meters) has also expanded and prices have become more affordable.

CHOOSE A RELIABLE OPERATOR
As always, however, a key element in charter research is the reliability of the operator. And that is precisely why in these following pages we have chosen for you and rounded up the best operators. In short, as they say, trusting is good but it is especially better to rely on serious companies that have been in the market for a long time and are able to give quality service and a solid guarantee of reliability. As usual finally, however, one last piece of advice cannot be missed for those who are looking forward to a boat cruise. If it is possible for you, choose to cast off your moorings at a time when it is not the peak season (the middle two weeks of August, to be clear). In fact, by doing so you will enjoy great freedom in the marinas and above all you will often be alone in the most beautiful bays.

CHOOSE FROM THE BEST COMPANIES

43rd Parallel : Fleet on the cutting edge

Aladar Sail
: Cruises à la carte

Arawak Sailing Club
: Between Greece and Croatia
Arundel Yachting: Great sailing between Italy and France
Carlo Venco: Sailing in the Balearics
Goddess of the Seas : Ten years of passion

Equinoxe Yachts
: For sailing for 30 years

GlobeSailor
: On the web, choosing is easier

Italy Charter
An unparalleled choice

Mondovela
: The ok routes in the family

Navalia
: A full service

North Sardinia Sail
: From Sardinia to the Mediterranean
Parallel 38 Charter: Aeolian Island Specialists

Sailsquare
: Holidays Never Seen

Skipper Charter
: Stress-free vacations at sea

Spartivento
: The Best of Sicily

Helm Charter
: Aeolian Islands by boat even with children