Yacht Charter for the Thrillseeker

If you think charter vacations are just for those seeking quiet serenity, think again. While there’s endless opportunity to enjoy peace and relaxation at sea, thrill seekers and adrenalin junkies are more than well catered for.

Over the past decade, yacht builders have worked hard to provide a wide range of entertainment for those guests who wish to get closer to the water. With a plethora of water-based fun now offered by a whole host of luxury charter yachts, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Transform the ocean into your ultimate playground, creating memories to last a lifetime, and helping you make a splash in the most spectacular surroundings.

In this article, we take a look at some of the most popular ways to enjoy thrills and spills on the water…

Free-float Inflatables & Waterparks – Waterparks come in all shapes and sizes, from sea Toddler trampolines and climbing walls, through to full scale waterparks and cabanas. In addition, you’ll often find additions such as swings, slides and sea-rockers, creating the ultimate oceanic playground for all ages.

Towable Inflatables – Easily the most popular toys you’ll find on a luxury charter yacht, towable inflatables come in all shapes and sizes including doughnuts and bananas. Pulled along at the rear of the tender, these inflatables provide hours of exhilarating fun as they crash into the waves and your guests cling to stay onboard. A huge advantage of towable inflatables is their small size, making them perfect for storing on most vessels including smaller yachts.

Water Slides – Inflatable slides are extremely fashionable in the super yacht world right now. Available in a range of sizes, each slide is made to fit the particular yacht, attaching from the top deck and creating the perfect way to enjoy fun at-anchor.

Canoes and Kayaks – Strictly speaking, canoes and kayaks don’t quite provide the thrills and spills provided by many of the inflatable options. However, they do allow your guests to enjoy charter life from a different perspective, and to take their exploration to a whole new level. Whether winding along coastline, or exploring a lake, often canoes and kayaks allow guests to get closer to their surroundings, and are an enticing addition to many charter yachts.

Kite Surfers & Windsurfers – Whether a more accomplished surfer or total beginner, there’s plenty of fun to be had when it comes to both kite and windsurfing. The exhilaration of skimming the waves in the most decadent surroundings, is unrivalled. Many of the yachts carrying this equipment are RYA-approved, so come complete with a trained instructor – perfect for those wishing to ride the waves for the first time.

Wakeboards, Kneeboards & Water-Skis – Skimming effortlessly across the water in a sun-drenched location is a hugely popular pastime. Many charter yachts now come complete with wakeboards, kneeboards and water-skis, perfect for both novice and more experienced skiers.

Waverunners & Jet Skis – For the adrenalin-junkie, a waverunner or jet ski can provide hours of fun. Sometimes referred to as personal watercrafts (or PWCs), they are subject to licence, age and safety regulations, and some yachts provide onboard instructors. Travelling at high speeds with an impressive rate of acceleration, they are not for the faint-hearted, so hold on tight and enjoy!

Seabobs – These environmentally friendly toys are a popular addition on a number of yachts, and are sometimes known as electric underwater scooters. Perfect for helping with underwater exploration, seabobs zip across the sea surface, powered by the jet stream.

Submarine & Sub Aqua – Exploring underwater provides a very different perspective on life at sea. Equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art technology, submarine and sub aqua toys enable you and your guests to explore marine life safely for the most memorable diving experience.

Floating Pools – These pools are great for families, creating an enclosed, safe space for kids to enjoy swimming and making a splash.