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Bahamas catamaran charters.
All inclusive scuba and sailing charters
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I make
reservations ... ?
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Where do we board the yacht...?
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What time can we board...?
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Who decides the sailing itinerary...?
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What type of clothing should I
pack...?
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What
charters destinations do you offer ...?
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Why charter on a
Catamaran ... ?
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Who are the
Captain & Crew... ?
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Will we
be able to make and receive phone calls... ?
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What about air travel arrangements...?
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Are
children welcome...?
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Will be able
to order special diet menus or request favorite
beverages...?
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How many people will be on the charter
with me...?
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What diving equipment should I
bring...?
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What is your cancellation policy...?
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Do I need a Passport?
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Do you accept credit cards?
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Do I need a
fishing license...?
How
do I
You can request a
reservation right now while you are logged on this web site.
Simply complete the Reservation Form
and submit it. We are standing by to assist you in planning the
perfect
catamaran vacation.
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Where do we board the
yacht...?
We
will meet you at the airport and take you to the yacht, or to
your hotel if you're arriving early. Most of the time you will
board the yacht at one of the marinas in the sailing location
you have chosen. At the end of your charter, you will sail back
to the marina and then be transported to the airport. On certain
catamaran charters you will be picked up in one location and drop you off
in another. Ask our Vacation Planning Specialist for details.
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In the mid 1980's,
catamarans began attracting the attention of sailing enthusiasts
who were looking for more amenities and larger, more comfortable
cruising accommodations. What they found was not only more
space, luxury and sailing without heeling, but shallower draft
which allowed them entry into a world of anchorages that deeper
draft monohulls were not able to enter, and a lot more speed.
No-Heel Sailing
- True, some sailors consider it fun to engage in an
afternoon of dramatically-heeled (monohull) sailing. But we've
never seen one of those sailors who lived in a home constructed
at a slant. Nor one of them who drove a car permanently jacked
up on one side. So why put up with monohull sailboats that
always force you to live and sail at a 15 to 25-degree angle?
Especially when the modern alternative, the cruising catamaran,
heels barely 4 to 6 degrees!
Exhilarating Sailing Performance
- Off-the-wind cats are faster.
From 12 to 18 knots a catamaran is 75% to 100% faster than that
same monohull cruiser! And it's accomplished with no heeling,
and using just the easily handled working sails.
Roominess
- Cruising cats are much roomier
than single-hull sailboats. That's because the cat's beam
(width) extends the boat's full length (not pinched at the bow
and stern as with a monohull. Cats offer a cockpit that's twice
the size - a larger salon that's on the same level as the
cockpit, thus providing 360-degree visibility - and faster
sailing and motoring speeds).
Shallow
Draft - Cruising cats can
take you into the "skinny-water" areas that monohulls dread. And
a cat's rugged shoal-draft keels let you beach it easily and
without fear.
The
"Unsinkable" Factor
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There's a darned good reason why race committees demand that
monohull sailboats carry life rafts. It's the ever-present risk
of sinking. But because modern cats need no ballast and are
built of state-of-the-art, cored-sandwich construction, they are
virtually unsinkable. You even could chainsaw (literally) such
a cat into 4 sections and each one would float. (Similar to how
breaking up a foam coffee cup doesn't decrease each piece's
ability to float)
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Our
service provides at minimum an experienced US Coast Guard
Licensed Captain/Dive Master and First Mate/Chef/Dive Master who
will accompany you throughout your entire charter.
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You
will board the yacht on your arrival on the day the charter
starts and disembark before noon on the day the charter ends.
Please notify us if your flight is arriving late in the day.
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Yes,
our yacht is equipped with both high-speed internet service and
satellite phone service. Your cellular telephone will work in
most locations within 20 miles of land providing you have
activated your roaming feature.
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The
quality of service should dictate any gratuity.
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While some island nations do not require a
passport, you’re always advised to carry one when traveling from
country to country. For detailed entry requirements please call.
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We
can arrange all aspects of your vacation, including low,
negotiated airline arrangements, hotel accommodations and even
side trips to local attractions.
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We
provide private family charters only.
Our
yacht is a fantastic family vacation experience. Our crews will
provide guidance in using the snorkeling gear and other water
toys and are experienced in serving families with children. The
chef will design a menu to accommodate the preferences of both
children and adults. Our yacht packages do have certain age
restrictions, and are not recommended for families with young
children. Please speak to one of our Bahamas catamaran charters specialists for details.
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Casual and breezy beach
attire is certainly the order of the day on deck, though for
evenings ashore, slacks or a sundress are appropriate. Rubber
soled shoes as opposed to hard soles are recommended aboard our
yachts, so wear boat shoes or tennis shoes. You may find aquatic
shoes convenient for beachcombing. Above all, protection from
the sun is vital – lots of suntan lotion, wide-brimmed hats or
sailing caps, and loose-fitting cotton cover-ups. For cool or
windy evenings, a windbreaker comes in handy.
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Who
decides the sailing itinerary...?
This
is the beauty of the charter yacht experience. When you board
the catamaran, the captain will sit down with you and develop an
itinerary based on your desires – or you can leave it all up to
your experienced captain. Weather permitting, the itinerary can
be changed at any time if you wish to spend more or less time in
any area. We is well known for the preparation we provide our
guests. Prior to your charter departure, you will be given a
complete briefing covering the cruising grounds, and any
questions you may have about navigation, anchorages, prevailing
conditions, clearing customs or any part of your desired
itinerary will be answered. We will then give you a complete
briefing aboard the yacht covering the operating systems,
rigging, electronics, head and emergency systems.
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Yes, the chef accommodates special diets
(salt free, low fat, etc.). Meals will be planned according to
your preference. An ample supply of the beverages you request
will also be stocked.
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We
carry the most up-to-date equipment and all the extras a sailor
could ask for, including GPS satellite navigation systems,
autopilots,
side scan sonar, ROV
video, magnetometers, diver-to-diver and surface voice
communications,
satellite TV, satellite high-speed
internet, laptop computers, large-screen Plasma TV's and CD/DVD
players. The below deck areas are modified from standard
factory production models to give you more room, comfort and
luxury. For a complete listing of equipment and amenities found
on board, see
accommodations
and
activities.
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That all depends the charter you choose.
7-Day Florida Keys catamaran charters will have a maximum of 6 passengers
and 2 crew members. 7-Day Bahamas catamaran charters will have a
maximum of 8 passengers and 3 crew. And 17-Day charters will
have a maximum of 8 passengers and 3 crew.
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What diving equipment should I bring...?
We supply all new
and modern dive equipment. You should bring a 3mil wet suite,
gloves and boots. We do not recommend that you bring your own
gear other than mask or fins if you so desire. Most reef dives
are between 10' and 50' and are ideal for the use of Brownie's
Hooka system. All dives over 50' are with scuba. You will also
need to bring a diver certification card and your dive log if
you will be scuba diving.
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We operate our own
charter bases in the Bahamas and Florida Keys. We are a full
service broker and can offer you charters in other exotic
locations such as the Bahamas, the Caribbean and more! Call us
for details.
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What is your
cancellation policy...?
The following
cancellation terms apply:
Cancellation Policy
60 days or more - $300 Fee
30-60 Days - 25% Deposit
30 Days or Less - No Refund
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Do I need a fishing license...?
The Yacht has a license that
covers all passengers for sport fishing and lobster.
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Do I need a Passport?
The US State Department
requires that as of December 31, 2005
American
citizens are required to have a valid passport for all charters offered by USA
Sail. All non US citizens require a valid passport and should
call us for entry requirements.
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Do you accept credit cards...?
Yes, we accept all
major credit cards as well as ATM. We are able to process credit
card transactions from the Yacht. There is a 1.5% charge on all
credit card transactions.
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Bahamas Sailing Charters
Bahamas
catamaran charters.
All inclusive scuba and sailing charters
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