What to bring on a Caribbean yacht charter

Living and working in a popular tourist destination such as the Virgin Islands, lends itself to eye opening observations of people. While the temperatures can be quite warm and bodies are tanned, it is never appropriate to walk through town in ones bikini. The West Indian culture is a conservative one and locals appreciate modest attire when visitors are in the towns or clearing customs.

Spike heel shoes can be a pet peeve for charter boat captains. Recently I witnessed a couple on the dock with their rather large suitcases, more than necessary for a 1 week stay..... what really struck me funny was the shoes the lady was wearing. While they were fabulous 3 inch "Sex in The City" looking shoes, she was having a difficult time navigating the planks on the dock. The dilemma really presented itself when she attempted to board the rubber inflatable dinghy with these 3 inch spike heals, silk dress and designer suede handbag/carryall in tow. Needless to say, 10 minutes later she sat barefoot and happy as they motored away from the dock.

So, when packing for your next Caribbean yacht charter with Regency Yacht Vacations remember to pack and dress sensably. Soft luggage or duffle-type bags that can be folded for storage are ideal at sea. Hard pieces are always a burden to store, so if they can be avoided, you’ll please the entire crew and find more room for everyone aboard. The ideal charter guest is one who comes aboard with one duffle bag for the week’s charter.