Have the Whole Boat: The Insider's Guide to Private Yacht Charter Vacations

by Kim Kavin

Say goodbye to long security lines, overpriced pina coladas, and jam-packed shore excursions. Never again will your weeklong cruise vacation include jostling among crowds, squishing into a kiddie-filled swimming pool, or rushing back from a land tour in time for a pre-assigned dinner seating. Getting a bill for your wine bottle before it’s even uncorked? History! Have the Whole Boat introduces you to private yacht charter vacations, a fast-growing alternative to cruise ships. Private yachts used to be only for the ultra-rich, but today, more and more people can afford charter. In many cases, charters cost less per-person than cruise-ship balcony suites—and you get the whole boat for your family and friends, with a crew that caters only to you. When you Have the Whole Boat , you can relax while setting sail toward whatever Caribbean island you choose. You can watch the Mediterranean coastline go by from your private hot tub. You can enjoy the world’s waters everywhere from the Alaska to the South Pacific. If you’re sick of coming home tired from cruise ship trips, private yacht charter is the relaxing vacation for you. Why book another cabin? Learn how to Have the Whole Boat for yourself!

332 pages, Paperback

First published August 23, 2006

About the author

I joined the high school newspaper as a freshman, went on to graduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and spent years as a daily newspaper editor before becoming executive editor of Yachting magazine. After more than three years in that job, I left in 2003 to follow my passion and become a full-time freelance writer and editor.

My primary area of expertise is luxury travel by boat, and in 2012, I published my ninth book, "Little Boy Blue: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row and His Owner's Journey for Truth." It let me combine my journalism experience with my desire to help all dogs live better lives. In May 2016, my second dog book will be released. Its title is "The Dog Merchants: Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores and Rescuers."