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Questions
& Answers
What is The Cost of A Crewed Charter?
Note the current charter
rates. The duration of the charter is usually a week, but can be any
length. All food, beverages and water activities are included.
Diving
dockage and shore excursions are extra.
Gratuities are the norm when the service merits it. Remember that your
crew works hard to ensure your vacation is a great one. They are your
chef, bartender, tour guide, waiter... Most quests are comfortable with a
tip of 15%, but the decision of course is up to you.
What Kind of activities are there to
do?
Harlequin is outfitted for a
long range of water activities which include: snorkeling, knee boarding,
water-skiing, kayaking, fishing and, of course, sailing.
Most water sports are included but some are extra, and can be arranged by your
crew. These would be diving or parasailing.
Onshore activities can be recommended by your crew and will vary depending on
the island.
What type of food and drinks are
served?
The menus are designed
around your food preferences. Our chef is excellent and can usually
prepare any dish requested.
Drinks such as wine, beer and premium liquors are included as part of the
"ships bar".
What's our itinerary going to be like?
The itinerary is based on
your preferences of activities. The crew knows the territory very well
and will tailor the cruise to fit your requests. The Virgin Islands and
the Caribbean offer a tremendous variety of bays, anchorages and towns to
visit.
What should I bring?
First, only bring soft sided
luggage since space is limited and storage is easier.
For clothing bring casual wear, mostly shorts and t-shirts, and
swimsuits. A few of the more formal restaurants require long pants and
collared shirts.
Your own mask and snorkel if you are inclined, but Harlequin carries an
assortment of sizes.
We carry sunscreen of the type we prefer to use, so generally it is
on board. If you bring your own, please do not use oily lotions as it
stains the yachts upholstery.
What is the Weather like?
The consistent weather
conditions in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean are one of the reasons this
area is considered to be one of the best cruising grounds in the world!
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Annual |
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Temperature |
77 |
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81 |
79 |
80 |
| Avg.
Max Temperature |
82 |
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84 |
86 |
| Avg.
Min Temperature |
71 |
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72 |
74 |
75 |
77 |
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76 |
76 |
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The trade winds are nearly
constant ranging from 10-25 knots, allowing for wonderful sailing. It
also keeps it nice and pleasant for sunbathers! The water temperature
ranges from 76 to 85 degrees.
Where Can We Cruise?
The 3 most popular cruising
areas in the Caribbean are:
- The Virgin Islands:
US & BVI
- Leeward Islands:
St. Martin & St. Barts to Antigua
- Windward Islands:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Generally your cruising
would be contained within the island group mentioned above.
- To cruise other areas in the
Caribbean is possible, but it will require more planning and usually cost, due
to airfare, provisioning, etc.
Do I need a
Passport?
Passports are necessary to
travel between the US and British Virgin Islands - they are two separate
countries. In absolute worst case situations, a photo ID and Birth
Certificate might get you through immigrations both in the BVI and US
immigrations, but a current passport will ensure smooth sailing.
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