DRIFT Travel Winter 2018

Say the term “yacht charter” and
images of mega yachts, jet skis and
helicopters immediately spring to
mind. But the yacht charter industry
has evolved leaps and bounds
in the last few decades, and has
become much more accessible
to anyone interested in truly disconnecting,
and experiencing the
beauty of the destination in which
they are traveling. Companies like
The Moorings, who operate in over
20 exotic destinations worldwide,
offer private yachts of a reasonable
size, ideal for small parties of 4 to
10 guests. Assemble your closest
friends and family, fly to your destination
of choice, and prepare to
set sail on your own private yacht
for a week of fun in the sun.
Are you a boater? You can captain
the boat yourself for the ultimate in
privacy and flexibility, or you can hire
a professional skipper and have him
do the work for you.
Interested in an even more luxurious
experience? Opt for an all-inclusive
crewed yacht, complete with a captain
and gourmet chef to prepare cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres for your group for
next-level relaxation.
There is no greater peace than to
experience life aboard an all-inclusive
sailing yacht with the engines off,
and nothing but the sound of the
wind whistling through the sails and
the water rushing below while your
captain expertly directs your boat to
the next island paradise.
Wake up each day to a new
destination as you watch the sun rise
over the horizon. Take a morning
plunge into crystal clear Caribbean
waters and rejuvenate the senses. Set
sail for a remote island only accessible
by boat and enjoy exploring secluded
beaches and pristine coral reefs all by
yourselves. Then, anchor offshore the
nearest beach bar and enjoy evening
cocktails while your chef prepares
dinner on board. At night, lay on
deck and gaze at the night sky in its
true brilliance, far from the lights of
the city.
This is no ordinary vacation. This is
not a cruise with 3,000 of your closest
friends. This is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience once reserved only for the
rich and famous, and now accessible
for today’s experiential traveler. Break
free from the TV, from your phone
and from every worry back home
and slip into island time. Set sail and
connect with the things that really
matter: with your friends and with
your family; with the beauty of the
world around you. Paradise is out
there. What are you waiting for?
The cost of a typical 7-day allinclusive
charter varies widely by
season and travel destination, but
an average charter starts at around
$15,000. Split between 3 couples, that
comes to $2,500 per person, or about
the cost of a high-end all-inclusive
resort. www.moorings.com
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