Also, for the boats that do base out of the U.S.V.I., their calenders are booked. Day says she has been receiving between five and 10 inquiries daily via the brokerage's Web Page, much of it international interest. Chartering isn't a cheap vacation. Although she hasn't worked out the conversion of inquiries to actual bookings, Day suspects it's high. The customer-pampering process begins when clients are sent preference sheets, so they can detail every desire from itinerary to food preferences in advance of their trip.
Charter yachts are perfect little hotel rooms.
They have their own character and crews have their own style. The result is a vacation package tailored to fill clients' every need. The problems holding back this potential are not insurmountable, industry leaders say. Even liquor prices cheaper. The hulking hurricane remains of the Ramada complex as clients' first time view of the island is a detriment.