If you’ve been considering holding your next party with a nautical theme, hosting it on a boat may have crossed your mind.

Subsequently, you may have heard the words “rental” and “charter” being used for yachts. While similar in nature, yacht charters and rentals have a few crucial differences.

Knowing and understanding these distinctions can help you choose which option is ideal for your needs.

Renting A Boat:

When you rent a yacht or a boat, you borrow it to use for an agreed limited time. Private owners usually do boat rentals since this allows for a more personalized experience.

The person renting can choose the boat that best suits their requirements and boating abilities instead of choosing from a line of similar boats from a marina fleet.

Private owners are likely to keep their boats in pristine condition too, and you can be assured that they will have the necessary safety equipment you need onboard.

The owner can give you a tour of the boat, and you can meet with them to discuss the vessel’s requirements before you sail. When renting, you can hire a captain or ask the renter to sail the boat for you.

People choose to rent when they want to experience the boating lifestyle without buying their own boat. They may also want to try a different ship than the one they own to visit new locations.

Rentals are usually charged on an hourly basis, and since they are smaller watercraft, they may only be rented for a day at a time. When renting, you’ll be responsible for bringing your own food, drinks, and fishing and sports equipment.

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Image alt text: The interior of a luxury yacht

Chartering A Yacht:

A yacht charter is a luxury experience where a group of people go together to spend a day in the sea.

With charters, you will have a licensed captain and a whole yacht crew. The group can choose whether they want to charter the yacht for fishing, sports, or exploring new places.

A yacht charter gives you a complete experience, whereas, with rentals, you only get the boat. You can charter a boat for a day, three days, or even a week, depending on your needs.

Chartered boats are larger than your regular boats and are designed to be used for extended periods of time.

Companies that provide yacht charters may also offer packages that give you a range of experiences. You can rent just the boat or a full-crewed boat with a captain, crew, and a professional chef.

At Cabo Yacht World, we ensure you get the whole experience when you book our luxury yacht charters in Cabo, San Lucas.

Get in touch with us to choose from our exclusive luxury yacht fleet and get an unforgettable experience with all the amenities. Book one now!