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Published: March 30, 2007
For most people, the idea of lying on the deck of a private boat, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, would be an accurate vision of heaven. For millions of people every year, this dream becomes a reality. Sailing vacations have become a popular way to experience the Caribbean and avoid the masses on the gargantuan cruise boats. But they don't come cheap. For any sailing vacation, expect the costs to be significantly higher than they would on a traditional cruise.
Caribbean sailing vacations come in many different styles. Some travelers prefer to do a little bit of work on their vacation by renting the boat and captaining it themselves (one would obviously have to be an experience sailor to do this). While others simply pay the money to have a professional cruise ferry them around various islands and port towns. All options are going to be expensive because…well…this is the Caribbean we're talking about. The season for Caribbean sailing vacations is between November and March, with a high season in December and January.
One particular area of the Caribbean popular for sailing are the Islands of the Bahamas. The Bahamas consists of 700 islands extending over an area of 500 miles. The two main islands—both of which are popular tourist spots—are New Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island.
Bahamas sailing vacations can be incredibly luxurious, consisting of multiple days on a private boat loaded with all the amenities. Or travelers can opt for the economic method and choose half-day or single day sailing journeys. Although the Bahamas, like the rest of the islands in the Caribbean, experiences a high season between November and March, the rest of the year still attracts a fair amount of tourists.
The type of sailing boat will depend upon the price tag. Those inclined to take lavish vacations may want to rent a 60 to 70 foot boat, while those travelers looking for a boat designed for simplicity may look in the 35 to 45 foot boat range. All chartered sailboats will come with basic amenities such as a kitchen, TV and full bedroom. The more luxurious sailing vacations may come equipped with a full kitchen staff and other such amenities. Some companies also offer travelers the option of boarding a historic sail boat and experiencing the Caribbean as they would have 80 years ago. Whatever style and level of service travelers are looking for, there is surely a company willing to cater to their exacts needs and desires.
Another way for travelers to experience the pleasure offered by sailing vacations is to start out in Florida. Florida sailing vacations offer travelers many of the same perks as those of the Caribbean, but without some of the additional costs. First, not everyone would have to fly to Florida, and simply getting rid of the air tickets alone can make sailing vacations that much cheaper. Also, because sailing vacations in the Caribbean often stop at lavish port towns loaded with opulent shops and restaurants, it can seem impossible to find a decent meal without having to take out a loan. Florida sailing vacations can bypass this problem, but they still offer travelers the pristine waters in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
For travelers interested in enjoying one of the many types of sailing vacations, they must consider how much they are willing to spend. If cost is an issue, then the timing of the vacation must be considered. If travelers are looking to avoid the exorbitant costs asked by the operators of sailing vacations during the peak months, they must be mindful at the time of booking. Most sailing vacations in the Caribbean and Florida, will drastically raise their prices during the busy season. So, try looking at sailing vacations that take place in early November or later March, when operators are willing to cut prices.
Sailing vacations in the Caribbean have become an intensely lucrative business and as such, they attract people from all over the world. Even with the hordes of tourists, travelers will still find the soothing waters of the Caribbean a welcome respite from the hectic schedules of their daily lives.
Sources:
Bailey, Jennifer. "Bahamas Sailing Vacations." Ezine Articles. 19 Sept. 2006. 28 March 2007.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Bahamas-Sailing-Vacati ons&id=304013
Bahamas Vacation. E-Bahamas Vacation.com. 2005. 28 March 2007.
http://www.e-bahamasvacation.com/
"Caribbean." Wikipedia. 28 March 2007. 28 March 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean
Caribbean sailing vacations come in many different styles. Some travelers prefer to do a little bit of work on their vacation by renting the boat and captaining it themselves (one would obviously have to be an experience sailor to do this). While others simply pay the money to have a professional cruise ferry them around various islands and port towns. All options are going to be expensive because…well…this is the Caribbean we're talking about. The season for Caribbean sailing vacations is between November and March, with a high season in December and January.
One particular area of the Caribbean popular for sailing are the Islands of the Bahamas. The Bahamas consists of 700 islands extending over an area of 500 miles. The two main islands—both of which are popular tourist spots—are New Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island.
Bahamas sailing vacations can be incredibly luxurious, consisting of multiple days on a private boat loaded with all the amenities. Or travelers can opt for the economic method and choose half-day or single day sailing journeys. Although the Bahamas, like the rest of the islands in the Caribbean, experiences a high season between November and March, the rest of the year still attracts a fair amount of tourists.
The type of sailing boat will depend upon the price tag. Those inclined to take lavish vacations may want to rent a 60 to 70 foot boat, while those travelers looking for a boat designed for simplicity may look in the 35 to 45 foot boat range. All chartered sailboats will come with basic amenities such as a kitchen, TV and full bedroom. The more luxurious sailing vacations may come equipped with a full kitchen staff and other such amenities. Some companies also offer travelers the option of boarding a historic sail boat and experiencing the Caribbean as they would have 80 years ago. Whatever style and level of service travelers are looking for, there is surely a company willing to cater to their exacts needs and desires.
Another way for travelers to experience the pleasure offered by sailing vacations is to start out in Florida. Florida sailing vacations offer travelers many of the same perks as those of the Caribbean, but without some of the additional costs. First, not everyone would have to fly to Florida, and simply getting rid of the air tickets alone can make sailing vacations that much cheaper. Also, because sailing vacations in the Caribbean often stop at lavish port towns loaded with opulent shops and restaurants, it can seem impossible to find a decent meal without having to take out a loan. Florida sailing vacations can bypass this problem, but they still offer travelers the pristine waters in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
For travelers interested in enjoying one of the many types of sailing vacations, they must consider how much they are willing to spend. If cost is an issue, then the timing of the vacation must be considered. If travelers are looking to avoid the exorbitant costs asked by the operators of sailing vacations during the peak months, they must be mindful at the time of booking. Most sailing vacations in the Caribbean and Florida, will drastically raise their prices during the busy season. So, try looking at sailing vacations that take place in early November or later March, when operators are willing to cut prices.
Sailing vacations in the Caribbean have become an intensely lucrative business and as such, they attract people from all over the world. Even with the hordes of tourists, travelers will still find the soothing waters of the Caribbean a welcome respite from the hectic schedules of their daily lives.
Sources:
Bailey, Jennifer. "Bahamas Sailing Vacations." Ezine Articles. 19 Sept. 2006. 28 March 2007.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Bahamas-Sailing-Vacati ons&id=304013
Bahamas Vacation. E-Bahamas Vacation.com. 2005. 28 March 2007.
http://www.e-bahamasvacation.com/
"Caribbean." Wikipedia. 28 March 2007. 28 March 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean
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