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Frequently
Asked Questions
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How do I make reservations ... ?
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Where do we board the yacht...?
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What time can we board...?
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Who decides the sailing
itinerary...?
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What type
of clothing should I pack...?
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What
charters destinations do you
offer ...?
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Why charter on a Catamaran ... ?
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Who are the Captain & Crew... ?
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Will we be able to make and
receive phone calls... ?
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What about
air travel arrangements...?
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Are
children welcome...?
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Will be able to order special
diet menus or request favorite
beverages...?
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How many
people will be on the charter
with me...?
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What
diving equipment should I
bring...?
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What is your cancellation
policy...?
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Do I need a Passport?
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Do you accept credit cards?
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Do I need a fishing license...?
How do I
To make reservations and check on
availability call your travel agent
today.
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Where do we board the yacht...?
We will meet you at the airport and
take you to the yacht, or to your
hotel if you're arriving early. Most
of the time you will board the yacht
at one of the marinas in the sailing
location you have chosen. At the end
of your charter, you will sail back
to the marina and then be
transported to the airport. On
certain charters you will be picked
up in one location and drop you off
in another. Ask our Vacation
Planning Specialist for details.
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In the mid 1980's, catamarans began
attracting the attention of sailing
enthusiasts who were looking for
more amenities and larger, more
comfortable cruising accommodations.
What they found was not only more
space, luxury and sailing without
heeling, but shallower draft which
allowed them entry into a world of
anchorages that deeper draft
monohulls were not able to enter,
and a lot more speed.
Exhilarating Sailing Performance
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Off-the-wind cats are faster.
From 12 to 18 knots a catamaran is
75% to 100% faster than that same
monohull cruiser!
Roominess
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Cruising cats are much roomier than
single-hull sailboats. That's
because the cat's beam (width)
extends the boat's full length. Cats offer a cockpit
that's twice the size - a larger
salon that's on the same level as
the cockpit, thus providing
360-degree visibility - and faster
sailing and motoring speeds.
Shallow
Draft
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Cruising cats can take you into
shallow waters that monohulls
dread. And a cat's rugged
shoal-draft keels let you beach it
easily and without fear.
The
"Unsinkable" Factor
- Because modern cats need no ballast
and are built of state-of-the-art,
cored-sandwich construction, they
are virtually unsinkable. You even
could chainsaw (literally) such a
cat into 4 sections and each one
would float. (Similar to how
breaking up a foam coffee cup
doesn't decrease each piece's
ability to float)
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Our service provides at minimum an
experienced US Coast Guard Licensed
Captain/Dive Master and First
Mate/Chef/Dive Master who will
accompany you throughout your entire
charter.
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You will board the yacht on your
arrival on the day the charter
starts and disembark before noon on
the day the charter ends. Please
notify us if your flight is
arriving late in the day.
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Yes, our yacht is equipped with both
high-speed internet service and
satellite phone service. Your
cellular telephone will work in most
locations within 20 miles of land
providing you have activated your
roaming feature.
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The quality of service should
dictate any gratuity.
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While some
island nations do not require a
passport, you’re always advised to
carry one when traveling from
country to country. For detailed
entry requirements, please check
with your travel agent.
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Your travel agent
can arrange all aspects of your
vacation, including low, negotiated
airline arrangements, hotel
accommodations and even side trips
to local attractions.
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Our yacht is a fantastic family
vacation experience. Our crews will
provide guidance in using the
snorkeling gear and other water toys
and are experienced in serving
families with children. The chef
will design a menu to accommodate
the preferences of both children and
adults. Our yacht packages do have
certain age restrictions, and are
not recommended for families with
young children. Please speak to one
of our Vacation Planning Specialists
for details.
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Casual and breezy beach attire is
certainly the order of the day on
deck, though for evenings ashore,
slacks or a sundress are
appropriate. Rubber soled shoes as
opposed to hard soles are
recommended aboard our yachts, so
wear boat shoes or tennis shoes. You
may find aquatic shoes convenient
for beachcombing. Above all,
protection from the sun is vital –
lots of suntan lotion, wide-brimmed
hats or sailing caps, and
loose-fitting cotton cover-ups. For
cool or windy evenings, a
windbreaker comes in handy.
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Who decides the sailing
itinerary...?
This is the beauty of the charter
yacht experience. When you board the
yacht, the captain will sit down
with you and develop an itinerary
based on your desires – or you can
leave it all up to your experienced
captain. Weather permitting, the
itinerary can be changed at any time
if you wish to spend more or less
time in any area. Prior to your charter
departure, you will be given a
complete briefing covering the
cruising grounds, and any questions
you may have.
We will then give you a complete
briefing aboard the yacht covering
the operating systems, rigging,
electronics, head and emergency
systems.
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Yes, the chef
accommodates special diets (salt
free, low fat, etc.). Meals will be
planned according to your
preference. An ample supply of the
beverages you request will also be
stocked.
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We carry the most up-to-date
equipment and all the extras a
sailor could ask for, including GPS
satellite navigation systems,
autopilots,
side scan sonar, under water video,
magnetometers, diver-to-diver and
surface voice communications,
satellite TV,
satellite high-speed internet,
laptop computers, large-screen
Plasma TV's and CD/DVD players.
The below deck areas are modified
from standard factory production
models to give you more room,
comfort and luxury. For a complete
listing of equipment and amenities
found on board, see
accommodations
and
activities.
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That all
depends the charter you choose.
7-Day Florida Keys charters will
have a maximum of 6 passengers and 2
crew members. 7-Day Bahamas charters
will have a maximum of 8 passengers
and 3 crew.
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What diving
equipment should I bring...?
We supply all new and modern dive
equipment. You should bring a 3mil
wet suite, gloves and boots. We do
not recommend that you bring your
own gear other than mask or fins if
you so desire. Most reef dives are
between 10' and 50' and are ideal
for the use of Brownie's Hooka
system. All dives over 50' are with
scuba. You will also need to bring a
diver certification card and your
dive log if you will be scuba
diving.
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We operate our own charter bases in
the Florida Keys. We are a full
service broker and can offer you
charters in other exotic locations
such as the Bahamas, the Caribbean
and more! Call your travel agent for details.
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What is your cancellation policy...?
The following cancellation terms
apply:
Cancellation Policy
60 days or more -
$300 Fee
30-60 Days - 25% Deposit
30 Days or Less - No Refund
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Do I need a fishing license...?
The Yacht has a license that covers
all passengers for sport fishing and
lobster.
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Do I
need a Passport?
The US State Department requires
that as of December 31, 2005
American citizens are required to
have a valid passport for all
charters offered by USA Sail.
All non US citizens require
a valid passport and should call
your travel agent for entry requirements.
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Do
you accept credit cards...?
Yes, we accept all major credit
cards as well as ATM. We are able to
process credit card transactions
from the Yacht for both cash
advances and purchases. There is a
2.0%
charge on all credit card
transactions.
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