First Time Yacht Charter Guide
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Our Guide To Chartering A Yacht
Whether you’ve chartered before or are new to luxury yacht chartering, our First Time Yachter Guide can help you. It is packed with FAQs, a boat comparison guide, experiences, and infographics; it’s a great way to learn about chartering. Get started by viewing our 9-step yacht charter booking journey below.
Our 9 Step Booking Journey
Client Information Gathering
- Your Vacation vision
- Favorite vacations
- Preferred charter dates
- The occasion
- How many guests and relationship?
- Charter cost range?
- Activities and interests?
- Destination preferred?
- Charter History
- Yacht Type
- Motor-Yacht
- Sailboat
- Sailing Catamaran
- Motor-sailor
- Power catamaran
CKIM Information
Yacht Selection
- Your broker checks availability
- Sends you a proposal
- You review the yacht options, then select 2 to 3 yachts of your choice.
- Discuss these options with your broker.
- Finalize the selected yacht.
Confirmation & Contracts
- Broker reserves yacht.
- Prepares the contract for your review.
- Contract signing by all parties.
- Pay first deposit with signing.
- Complete Guest Manifest
- CKIM sends Travel Insurance quote
Pre-Trip Planning
- Complete preference forms
- Introductory call with the Captain
- Receive the Axus Travel App link.
- Pre-departure call with CKIM 7-10 days before the trip
Yacht Arrival
- Meet Captain at embarkation
- Introduction to your crew and yacht
- Safety briefing
- Welcome activities
During Trip
- Daily briefings with Captain
- Receive check-in from CKIM Group
- Let us know how things are going.
Disembarkment
- Settlement of APA balance if applicable
- Payment of customary tips
- Farewell to Captain and crew
Post Trip
- Receive and complete your trip survey
- Debrief call with CKIM Group
- Plan your next yacht charter vacation
First Time Yacht Charter Guide
FAQ’s
Your questions answered
How To Choose:
Boat Comparison and Yacht Experiences
Why Choose CKIM Group?
FAQ’s
Yacht Charter Vs. Luxury Vacation
What to Expect Onboard
Day in the Life
How to Choose a Boat & Destination
Boat Comparision
Infographic
Experiences
Why Choose Us?
About Us
Mission Statement & ESPs
Testimonials
Contact Us
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