Yachts are the epitome of wealth, status, and privilege. But now, yachts of all sorts and sizes are more accessible for everyone to enjoy. Your next celebration might easily include a travel adventure for a few of your closest loved ones.
For many, being out on the ocean is one of life’s most serenely joyful experiences. Just step from the dock onto a boat and you’re off for what can only be described as sheer bliss. It almost doesn’t matter whether it’s a kayak, small sailboat, or a dinner cruise—but let’s face it, yachts are the best of all.
A preowned “starter yacht” can easily set you back a million dollars, and that price tag quickly doubles for a new one. However, via today’s peer-to-peer booking sites luxury yachts are surprisingly affordable options for a special outdoor experience.
My husband, Rob, and I recently chartered a yacht to celebrate renewing our wedding vows in the company of family and friends. It was a grand experience for us and a unique travel opportunity for our guests.
Originally, we had sailed into the sunset on a 76-foot sailboat to say our wedding vows. We planned to have a vow-renewal party after 10 years, but life happened. At 15 years, COVID-19 hit. This time, 16 years later, we decided to renew our vows aboard a power yacht. The past year taught us a great lesson: There is no time like the present. So happy sweet 16 to us.
I booked the yacht 10 days in advance for a midweek journey (weekends require more advance planning). Unlike a sailboat, the decks of a luxury motor yacht stay dry, and the interior common areas and cabins are spacious, so the chilly outdoor coastal temperatures aren’t an issue
