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Luxury Yacht Charter: What Is The Milk Run?

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Q:  I’ve read a few yachting articles that referred to superyachts seeking new cruising grounds as an alternative to the traditional “Milk Run.”  What is a milk run in yachting?      Amy S.

A:  Thank you for your question, Amy. Let’s start with a quick peek at the definition of milk run in an online dictionary.

 

“Milk Run” – Noun…A routine, uneventful journey.

In the world of megayacht rental vacations, there are two primary offerings that account for the bulk of the charter business:  Caribbean yacht charter vacations in the winter and spring, and Mediterranean yacht charter vacations in the summer and early fall.
Photograph of a white sandy beach in the foreground. There is a palm tree at the right side of the photo. In the distance, the ocean begins with turquoise water, graduating into darker blue water. The sky is blue with puffy clouds. There is a white catamaran sailboat at anchor in the distance, just off center in the photograph.

Caribbean yacht charter scenery

WHAT DO CHARTER CLIENTS WANT?

Charter clients are like most other travelers – they want to “get away,” but most prefer to get to their intended destination quickly. 
For North Americans, this means a short flight to the balmy Caribbean to sail, cruise, and visit islands like St. Thomas and St Barts.
The same holds true for Europeans, who can take drive or take a train to seaport destinations like St. Tropez, Positano, or Monaco.

CROSS THE POND

Like any business, demand dictates the industry.  First, the owners of the megayachts instruct their crews to position in the Caribbean for winter/spring. Second, they “cross the pond.”   Third, they reposition in the south of France or Monaco for the summer season.
Thus, it is this routine, somewhat uneventful journey between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean that boaters refer to as the, “Milk Run.”

EXOTIC DESTINATIONS

Side notes:  A handful of yacht owners have recently made efforts to entice potential customers to break away from the traditional cruising grounds, and consider yachting holidays in more exotic locales.  Some of the new up and coming destinations include:
  • Australia yacht charter
  • Middle East yacht charter
  • Antarctic yacht charter
  • Thailand yacht charter
    

HOW TO BOOK A YACHT CHARTER

Where do you want to yachting?  Your team at 1-800 Yacht Charters offer the newest and largest yachts in the world’s best destinations.  Book your luxury yacht charter vacation with 1-800 Yacht Charters today by clicking https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/

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Yachts: Size Increases, But Fewer New Builds

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YACHTS KEEP GETTING LARGER

Luxury mega yacht charter aficionados take heart.  Yes, fewer vessels destined for the world’s charter market are being built.  Those that are being built will be larger than ever before.
 
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Megayachts Get Larger Every Year

 
Industry reports for January 2013 indicate there are a total of 692 yachts over 80 feet under construction worldwide. This is a 5.2% drop in the number of projects over the prior year, but the length and volume of the yachts has grown.
 

 

 

 

Currently there is more gross tonnage under construction since 2007.  Builders report 14 projects are underway over 328 feet (100 meters), and a 44% increase in orders for yachts over 250 feet.

 

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Sardinia Luxury Tax on Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vessels Abolished

Photograph of a secluded cove in Sardinia. View from the top of a rocky cliff, looking down into a cove with turquoise water and beach.  LUXURY TAX ABOLISHED The recent Mediterranean Yacht Charter show in Genoa, Italy, learned that the 3 year old Sardinia Luxury Tax is no more.   ABOUT THE TAX The repeal of the Sardinia Luxury Tax is especially good news to charter enthusiasts. Anyone considering a yachting vacation in the Mediterranean is fortunate.  The law […] read more

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Ferretti Yacht SEA STREAM brings Luxury Charter to Seychelles

Sea Stream. Photograph of motoryacht SEA STREAM underway. Headed to the right.The world of luxury yacht charter has finally arrived in the Seychelles.  Motor yacht SEA STREAM, a 76 foot Ferretti with room for 8 guests, is now available for Caribbean yacht charter enthusiasts looking for a new destination. Ferretti yacht SEA STREAM is now available as the only high quality, luxury crewed motor yacht available […] read more

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What to Pack for a Sailboat Vacation

Person in horizontal blue and white striped shirt. He is holding a duffle bag. The bag is navy blue with a yellow vertical stripe.  PLAN AND PACK Yikes! What to pack?  In just over three weeks, you leave on a week-long Bahama yacht charter vacation. You choose a sleek, performance, basic sailing yacht with crew.  Your menu provided to your yacht through your charter broker, and your crew is ready to welcome you aboard.  Seriously, what do you pack? […] read more

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