Frequently asked
questions.

Worldwide Charter Boats is an online directory where travellers can discover and compare charter boats, then contact the independent operator responsible for a listing.

Visit the boats page and search by destination, port, group size or boat name. Each listing can include capacity, photographs, pricing guidance, facilities, availability and operator contact details.

No. The website helps you find boats and operators. You contact the operator directly to confirm availability, agree the itinerary and price, review their terms and arrange payment.

Consider capacity, departure point, facilities, trip style and the total expected cost—not only the headline price. Ask each operator what is included and whether fuel, crew, equipment, catering or harbour charges cost extra.

Yes. Contact details shown on a boat listing are there so you can ask questions about dates, suitability, pricing and the experience before making an agreement.

Confirm the date, start and finish time, meeting point, itinerary, guest count, total price, inclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and weather policy in writing. Keep a copy of the agreement and receipt.

The skipper or operator determines whether conditions are safe. Rescheduling and refund terms vary, so ask for the operator's weather policy before making payment.

Many crewed charters welcome beginners. Tell the operator your group's experience level so they can recommend a suitable boat, route, activities and equipment.

Often, but suitability depends on the child's age, the boat, route and conditions. Confirm minimum ages, supervision rules and correctly sized lifejackets with the operator.

Typical essentials include non-slip footwear, sun protection, light layers, a waterproof jacket, personal medication and required identification. Ask the operator what they provide and whether food or drink may be brought aboard.

Discuss passenger capacity, lifejackets, insurance, licences, accessibility and any medical or mobility needs. On the day, listen to the safety briefing and follow the skipper's instructions.

No. You can browse public boat listings without signing in. A customer account lets you save interesting boats so you can return to them later.

Sign in to your customer account and select the heart icon on a boat card or use the save button on its detail page. Select it again to remove the boat from your saved list.

Use the Saved link in the main navigation after signing in. Your saved list keeps the boats you are considering together in one place.

No. Customer accounts are for browsing and saving boats. Operator accounts are for boat owners and charter businesses managing public listings.

Boat owners and charter businesses can register to create an operator profile and manage boat listings. Provide accurate business and contact information during registration.

Include accurate capacity, departure port, pricing, availability, equipment, facilities, contact details and recent photographs. Clearly explain the experience, what is included and any likely additional charges.

Your public boat page can show the operator contact details supplied with your listing. Keep these details current and respond promptly to help turn interest into a confirmed trip.

Sign in through the operator login to manage your fleet and listing information. Review prices, availability, photographs and contact details regularly.

The Operator Resources page covers account setup, descriptions, photography, pricing, enquiries and trust information.