The charter-sailing industry is booming, and these are the operators taking adventurers to the edge of the map.
It was just bonkers.
Outfitters that specialize in boat rentals are seeing double-digit growth in bookings as travelers seek more rugged vacations.
A Dream Yacht Worldwide catamaran near Raiatea, in French Polynesia.Credit:Bertrand Duquenne/Courtesy of Dream Yacht Worldwide
But most of them tell us, Ive always dreamed of doing this.
But as soon as they come back, they go, Whats the furthest away youve got?
Armstrong, of the Sailing Collective, sees the same enthusiasm.
More families are embracing the fun of private yacht charter vacations.Courtesy of Dream Yacht Worldwide
Every year were adding new itineraries, he says.
One of our regulars is dying to do a trip in New Zealand and were working on it.
Here are four exciting destinations to consider.
Seychelles
The six-cabinSpirit of Ponantis a new addition to the French expedition lines fleet.
