1. HOW LARGE IS YOUR GROUP?

This is the first and most important question when planning a charter yacht trip. An intimate trip for a family of four with young kids has different needs than 10 friends on a high-energy diving and watersports adventure, or an executive team on a work retreat. Your group size and trip goals help us determine your vessel and crewing needs, and focuses the destination search on the most relevant options.

2. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

Once you have a good idea of the group size, style of yacht and goals for your trip, it’s time to explore potential destinations. The season and departure location also factor into the itinerary. This is where a broker is invaluable, as he or she can recommend stops and activities that suit your journey. Your broker can also make suggestions on the right vessel and crew for your dream trip, and address any special needs, dietary considerations, land excursions and more.

3. WHAT IS YOUR TRIP BUDGET?

It’s important to be transparent with your charter broker about budgets. Panacea can often leverage relationships to obtain preferred pricing, helping you maximize every dollar. With a budget in mind, we can recommend adjustments, as needed, to things like the size of your yacht, onboard amenities, number of stops and days at sea. Our goal is to tailor a dream trip to your budget with as few compromises as possible.