Yachts
Monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts
The wide range of charter yachts
Primarily there are three types of yachts: monohull sailing yachts, catamarans and motor yachts. Motor-sailors could be considered a fourth category. And within these groups there are many different styles of yachts which we are happy to describe and discuss with you. There will be something to suit everyone.
All of the yachts recommended by Marlow Worldwide Yacht Charters are fully crewed. On the smaller yachts, there will always be at least two highly qualified crew members, usually a captain and cook/stewardess. The larger and more luxurious ones will have many more crew.
We've decided not to list specific yachts on this page because there are so many possibilities. The descriptions below will be a guide and we are happy to tell you more in a phone call or e-mail.
Sailing yachts
Sailing yachts offer a true sailing experience. To many, there is no better feeling in the world than and hoisting the sails, cutting the engine and gliding through the waves with just the sounds of the whooshing water and a flutter of the canvas moving in the breeze. It can be tranquil and relaxing, or utterly exciting.
Sailing yachts can be sedate or designed and equipped for more performance. The top of the range, sailing yachts offer the facilities and level of service expected of any superyacht.
The range of fully-crewed sailing yachts we would recommend start at around 55ft to 60ft in length with two crew and accommodation for two to six guests. Their charter rates would be from around US$15,000 per week. The charter rate for something a little bigger at say 80ft with three crew and accommodation for six or eight guests could be from around US$35,000 per week plus expenses. Charter rates for sailing super yachts with seven or more crew for 10 to 12 guests could be from US$125,000 to US$500,000 per week plus expenses.
Expect to hear the names: Oyster, Perini Navi, Fitzroy, Royal Huisman, Alloy Yachts, Holland Jachtbouw, Vitters etc which are all important yacht builders.
Catamarans
Catamarans are characterised by their two hulls which makes them easier to maintain a level sailing platform and ideal for families and those who might be less comfortable on a monohull sailing yacht which will heel over. They tend to have large fore-deck areas and modern designs frequently feature an upper flybridge deck. Once onboard a cat, the amount of space can be truly astonishing. They are particularly suited to shallower waters and to sheltered sailing areas as found in the BVIs for example.
Traditionally catamarans do have sails, although power-cats are becoming increasingly popular especially the eco-versions.
Motor yachts
Motor yachts are powerful, versatile vessels, and not wind-dependent. Most are equipped with stabilisers, which make them comfortable in choppy sea conditions and zero-speed satbilisers for when at anchor. Generally, they are blessed with numerous deck areas such a sun deck often featuring a hot tub.
Many motor yachts will have full-scale gourmet galleys run by a professional chef - it's not ununusual to find Michelin-starred restaurant-trained chefs in the luxury charter yacht industry.
Motor-sailors and gulets
Motor-sailors combine the classic lines of a traditional sailing yacht with the comfort, space and reliability of a motor yacht. Designed for leisurely cruising, they rely on powerful engines for dependable passage-making while their twin-masted sailing rigs can be used when wind conditions permit. Their wide beam and full-displacement hull provide excellent stability and create generous interior living areas featuring large cabins often with high headroom. Their expansive deck areas offer more space than many sailing yachts of a similar length and are designed for outside enjoyment. They are particularly popular in Turkey, Croatia and Greece, and are built in a wide range of sizes and styles, from traditional wooden gulets to contemporary luxury motor-sailors and offer a traditional and relaxed way to travel.
About MWYC
Marlow Worldwide Yacht Charters Ltd is owned and operated by Liz Marlow, who has over 25 years’ experience as an independent yacht charter broker. Now in the UK and based in Poole, Dorset, Liz established her business in Antigua in the Eastern Caribbean. She lived in Antigua for many years and gathered specific knowledge of chartering in the Caribbean - one of the prime yacht charter destinations each winter season.
As well as the Caribbean, her experience of arranging private yacht charters also covers the West Mediterranean, the East Mediterranean (Greece and Turkey) and the Bahamas.
