How far in advance should we book?

Chris de Kock
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

Six to twelve months for a July or August week in the Mediterranean, or Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean. The best yachts at those dates are gone by the previous autumn.

For shoulder months, three to four months is usually enough, and last-minute weeks do come up. The earlier you inquire, the more of the fleet is still open to you.

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