Latesail Blog

At the recent boat shows, the main topic of conversation was the extraordinary hurricane and the impact on the British Virgin Islands (BVIs). Our customers love the BVIs and expressed concern for islanders, with many wondering when they can return and what the experience will be like. Candice caught up with some yacht crews at the recent BVI Charter Yacht Show on Tortola to get their views…     The Caribbean spirit is #BVIstrong Debris is being cleared, flowers are blooming, the leaves and

We headed to the ICE Boat Show in Croatia last week and chatted to charter companies about some of our favourite destinations. If you’ve been wondering about the BVI’s recovery, then read on as yacht charter sales manager, Abbie from BVI Yacht Charters gave us an update.   Abbie from BVI Yacht Charters     Can tourists return to the BVIs? Most definitely. The BVI is now 100% open for visitors and commercial flights have re-started over the last couple of weeks, ferries are open with two b

Seven days cruising the exotic paradise of Tahiti Cruise Tahiti from Raiatea and discover one of the most beautiful gems of the Pacific and also one of the most exotic bareboat, all-inclusive and crewed cruise areas in the world.     The French Polynesia is made up of hundreds of islands spread over five archipelagos, including the Gambier, Austral, Tuamotu, Marquesas and the Society Islands. The Leeward Islands of Bora Bora, Raiatea, Tahaa and Huahine within the Society archipelago are among

The Bahamas is the perfect destination for a relaxing, easy sail thanks to its warm trade winds and shallow waters with high visibility. Let the wind do the work and carry you from cay to cay and island to island.     The archipelago boasts 30 islands, more than 600 cays and over 2,000 reefs with the third most extensive coral reef system in the world, including one of the world’s barrier reefs. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore its colorful underwater world if you browse our

It is a travel cliche to say « turquoise waters » but as you can see in this video, the waters in the Bahamas are truly turquoise. Thanks to our friends and partners Navtours in the Exhumas, Bahamas, for the footage.   2017-11-08 12:34:58.000

Hop on a short flight from the Florida coast to the sub-tropical temperatures of the Bahamas and the spectacular Abaco island chain. Explore the cays and islands which stretch across the Sea of Abaco for 120 miles. Relax in all-inclusive luxury with a by the cabin cruise, attended by your own personal crew, or design your own itinerary with a bareboat charter.     Bahamas 7 day itinerary Day 1: Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War Cay Day 2: Man-O-War Cay to Great Guana Cay Day 3: Great Guana Cay to Gr

The Caribbean region of St. Vincent, the Grenadines and Grenada is a favorite of the LateSail team and we’ve pulled together  our top places to eat and visit, as well as useful tips on provisioning for a bareboat yacht charter. Read on for our insider guide…     Don’t miss adding these to your itinerary Grenada, Moliniere Point, for the underwater sculpture park and the fort at St. George’s for the views Mopion, a small sandbar, is great for photos, swimming and kayaking Carriacou,

We’ve put together an exciting 10-day bareboat yacht charter itinerary for a sailing vacation around Grenada and the Grenadines that you won’t forget with the help from our friends who crew Silent Wings, a limited edition Jeanneau 54DS Sun Odyssey in the region. From the Island of Spice to Mustique and the Tobago Cays, get the true Caribbean experience with our handy tips.     Grenada & the Grenadines itinerary summary Day 1: Grenada Day 2: Grenada to Carriacou Day 3: Carriacou to

LateSail friends, Asia Marine, have 20 years’ chartering experience in Thailand with their fleet of monohulls and catamarans based in Phuket. Their marketing director, Ratana Tabuteau, has given us insider tips on a successful bareboat charter vacation in Thailand this winter.     Thailand is a perfect winter getaway If you’re looking for warm sunshine, beautiful clear waters with high visibility and scenery that will stop you in your tracks, then Phuket is the best place during the winte

We know it can be daunting putting together an itinerary that covers all the “must-see” destinations when you are going on a yacht charter. This week we’ve saved you the hassle and put together our ideal itinerary for a seven-day bareboat charter from Phuket, Thailand and tips for a smooth sailing vacation.     Thailand itinerary summary Day 1: Yacht Haven Marina, Phuket to Koh Hong (lunch at Ko Phanak) Day 2: Koh Hong to Ko Phak Bia (via James Bond island and Koh Roi) Day 3: Ko Phak