Does it cost a lot to charter a sailboat?
The cost of a bareboat vacation can vary quite a bit. A top of the line 45 foot boat from the Moorings (one of the most expensive charter companies) runs anywhere from ~$2700 to ~$5000 per week depending on the season. Six can cruise on a boat of this size in relative comfort (in 3 staterooms). Split provisioning costs ~$20 per day per person. Airfare will vary depending on where you are flying from. Most of the rest of the costs are up to you. The bargain hunter may be able to save a significant amount of money by searching out bargain packages that include discount airfare, traveling with a club that gets a group rate, or picking an inexpensive charter company. Sometimes the owners of charter boats (who get several weeks of free time per year) will sell the weeks they are unable to use themselves. If you look hard, bargains are available.
