by Erin Pavane | Mediterranean
The Mediterranean yacht charter season is officially underway, and after spending days touring yachts at the 2026 MYBA Charter Show in Sanremo, Italy, one thing became incredibly clear: Italy and the South of France continue to offer some of the most extraordinary...
by Erin Pavane | Bahamas, Caribbean, First Time Charterers, Greece, Virgin Islands
When most people start planning a yacht charter, they focus on the yacht itself. How it looks, how big it is, how new it is. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize until it’s too late: The crew will make or break your entire experience. At Sanderson Yachting,...
by Erin Pavane | Croatia, First Time Charterers, Greece, Virgin Islands
If you’ve been researching yacht charters, you’ve probably come across a few different options: bareboat, skippered, or fully crewed. And somewhere along the way, someone likely told you: “You can just do a bareboat and add a captain or chef—it’s basically the same...
by Erin Pavane | First Time Charterers
Not All Yacht Charter Companies Are the Same When searching for the best yacht charter company, most people assume they’re comparing similar options, but that’s not actually the case. In reality, yacht charter companies fall into a few very different categories: Fleet...
by Erin Pavane | First Time Charterers
The Complete Insider Guide to Booking the Right Yacht—Without Costly Mistakes Planning a private yacht charter is one of the most incredible travel experiences you can have, but it’s also very different from booking a hotel or even a luxury cruise. One of the biggest...
