<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/World_map4.jpg"><h2>Charter special - World map</h2>Whether you want to cruise the waterways of Europe, or you have something more exotic in mind you'll still need a great boat to make your charter holiday the perfect getaway. Here's our guide to the best destinations around the world... <br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/usa4.jpg"><h2>Charter special - USA</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">USA</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat</span>: Sea Rays, Grand Banks and Bayliners<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for</span>: A choice of remote waters or thriving ports<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit</span>: Depends on the area. Chesapeake Bays cruising season runs from May to October<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork</span>: No specific rules but you may need to prove you can handle a boat<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: Prices can start anywhere from £1500-£4000 per week, depending on the type of boat<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info</span>: <a href="http://www.cccharters.com/" target="_blank">www.cccharters.com</a>, <a href="http://www.floridayacht.com/" target="_blank">www.floridayacht.com</a>, <a href="http://www.ayc.com/" target="_blank">www.ayc.com </a><br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/thames.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Thames</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">UK - The Thames</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat</span>: Crownlines or classic launches <br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for</span>: Pulling up at a riverside pub<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit</span>: May and June seem to be the safest bet<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork</span>: None required<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: From £1100 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info</span>: <a href="http://www.rainbowcruisers.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.rainbowcruisers.co.uk</a> (Crownlines), <a href="http://www.hscboats.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.hscboats.co.uk</a> (classic launches)<br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/SPAIN.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Spain</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spain</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Sealines and Fairlines<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Discovering pretty calas<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> June or September as it is quieter, and a bit cooler<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> You need a Day Skipper licence and an ICC to bareboat<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £3250 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.mallorcacruising.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.mallorcacruising.co.uk</a>, <a href="http://www.dream-marine.com/" target="_blank">www.dream-marine.com</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/FRANCE.jpg"><h2>Charter special - France</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">France</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Linssens and other steelboats<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Laid-back cruising<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> Some waterways close from November to March so visit in spring or summer<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> No ICC required. A temporary licence is given after a brief handover<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £1735-£2100 per week in July and August<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.franceafloat.com/" target="_blank">www.franceafloat.com</a> (chartering), or <a href="http://www.vnf.fr/" target="_blank">www.vnf.fr</a> (navigation authority)<br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/ITALY.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Italy</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Italy</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Not many bareboat charters but Le Boat offers a large fleet of cruisers in Venice <br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Fabulous food<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> May as its not too hot or crowded. <br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> None required<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost</span>: From £1500 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.leboat.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.leboat.co.uk</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/Netherlands.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Netherlands</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Netherlands</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat</span>: Steelboats and more steelboats<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Cheap or free moorings<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> The Netherlands has a similar climate to the UK so May to September is best<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> No licence required but some experience is preferred<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £1260 per week in low season<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.yachtcharter-vanstraten.nl/" target="_blank">www.yachtcharter-vanstraten.nl</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/TURKEY.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Turkey</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Turkey</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Bayliners and Rodmans<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> A cheap alternative to the Caribbean<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> Visit in September or October for some late sun<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> Must have ICC<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £2300 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.sunshinecruising.net/" target="_blank">www.sunshinecruising.net</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/CROATIA.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Croatia</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Croatia</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Fairline Targas, Cranchis, Sealines you name it. There are lots of bareboat companies <br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Cruising the cleanest (reputedly) waters in Europe <br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> September as its still really warm but the crowds have gone<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> To bareboat in Croatia you need an ICC and a VHF licence<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £2000-£4500 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.ncp.hr/" target="_blank">www.ncp.hr</a>, <a href="http://www.marine-project.com/" target="_blank">www.marine-project.com</a>, <a href="http://www.baotic-yachting.de/" target="_blank">www.baotic-yachting.de</a><br><br><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/thailand1.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Thailand</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thailand</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Catamarans<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Dropping the hook in beautiful bays<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> From November to March when the weather is a little bit cooler<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> No specific qualifications but experience preferred<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £3000 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.mooringspower.com/" target="_blank">www.mooringspower.com</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/GREECE.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Greece</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Greece</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Carvers, Sea Rays and catamarans<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Island hopping<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> September, as it is not too busy and the sea is at its warmest<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> You must have your ICC<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £3190 per week<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.nautilus-yachting.com/" target="_blank">www.nautilus-yachting.com</a><img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2010/10/Australia2.jpg"><h2>Charter special - Australia</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Australia</span><br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of boat:</span> Sundecker and Fairway cruisers<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best for:</span> Diving and snorkelling<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best time to visit:</span> August to mid-November, which are the driest months<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experience/paperwork:</span> A reasonable level of boating experience is expected<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost:</span> From £1600 for a weeks charter<br><span style="font-weight: bold;">More info:</span> <a href="http://www.yachtcharters.com.au/">www.yachtcharters.com.au</a>
