http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:28:35 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3968/1/Catamarans/Catamarans.html In many locations that you might sail during your yacht charter vacation, such as the Bahamas, some places are out of reach as there isn’t enough depth of water for a monohull yacht to safely float. But with a catamaran you only typically need a quarter of the depth of water so many more shallow anchorages, harbours and cays are available. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3967/1/Florida-Yacht-Charter-Gulf-Coast/Florida-Yacht-Charter-Gulf-Coast.html The Cruising World magazine has recently rated the Gulf Coast of Florida the top yacht chartering destination in the whole of the US and for good reason. The immensely popular Fort Myers is a wonderful place to start your yacht charter in Florida. As relaxing as it is beautiful, Fort Myers offers the convenience of several top-notch marinas and is home to the City Yacht basin. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3966/1/Florida-Yacht-Charter/Florida-Yacht-Charter.html Florida and more specifically Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the USA. All the international charter brokers, yacht brokers and crewing agencies have an office in Fort Lauderdale which also has the infrastructure to support the yachting industry. The annual boat show in October is the largest in the USA. Not all the charter yachts are based in Fort Lauderdale, there are many available for charter on the Gulf coast. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3965/1/Bahamas-Yacht-Charter/Bahamas-Yacht-Charter.html The sun, sights and sounds you’ll experience on a Bahamas yacht charter will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed for years to come. A simple Google search of ‘yacht charter Bahamas’ is all that’s needed to prove the popularity of this kind of vacation as the number of search results is simply astounding. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3964/1/Caribbean-Yacht-Charter/Caribbean-Yacht-Charter.html The Caribbean is the truely the king of yacht charter locations. It is an ocean laden with history and treasures, from tiny beach ridden coral atolls to substantial mountainous islands exuding rich and colorful cultures. You will be sailing over waters once sailed by pirates, buccaneers and Spanish treasure fleets which now offer wonderful locations offering so much choice to sailors and vacationers. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3963/1/Living-Onboard-a-Charter-Yacht/Living-Onboard-a-Charter-Yacht.html What ever the yacht the following terms are the same. The largest and nicest cabin on board is the master cabin, and in most cases has an attached en suite bathroom and will have the largest bed and fittings such as closets and drawers. On larger yachts that might well be a VIP cabin which would be the next nicest cabin. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3962/1/Types-of-Charter-Yachts/Types-of-Charter-Yachts.html Yachts offered for bareboat charter are more than likely to be older yachts that have been used as instructional yachts as well as hired by less than accomplished sailors. They are unlikely to be in pristine condition as they have been used and have aquired bumps and scratches from contact with jetties and inside galley spills leaving their mark. However you will still have lots of fun with good value for money a the charter rate will be lower for this type of yacht. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3961/1/Yacht-Charter-Benefits/Yacht-Charter-Benefits.html The real benefits of a yacht charter are the freedom to go where you want, within the cruising area of the yacht, and do what you want and when you want. bruce_walls@pacificarticles.com (Bruce Walls) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3960/1/Seattle-Attractions---Royal-Argosy-LunchBrunch-Cruise/Seattle-Attractions---Royal-Argosy-LunchBrunch-Cruise.html No visit to Seattle is not complete without viewing the city from the water. What better way to do that than with a Lunch or Dinner cruise aboard the Royal Argosy. james_c@pacificarticles.com (James C) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3959/1/How-to-Register-a-Vessel-in-Panama/How-to-Register-a-Vessel-in-Panama.html Panama's Ship Registry is number-one worldwide in popularity due to the ease of use and very low registration taxes and fees as compared to other countries throughout the world. Marine vessel registration in Panama is widely used by international shipping companies due to the numerous advantages. gissela_martinez@pacificarticles.com (Gissela Martinez) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3958/1/Cruise-Ship-Travel-Wedding-Packages/Cruise-Ship-Travel-Wedding-Packages.html A wedding has to be an affair to remember as it comes once in a lifetime for most. Have you ever dreamt of exchanging vows with your beloved on a beach in the Caribbean under stars? It used to be a dream earlier, but now with cruise ships offering wedding cruise ship travel packages, it can become reality. Cruise ships offer something called as destination-wedding packages where you can select the location where you want to exchange vows. Let us have a look at some of the services under wedding packages in Cruise ship travel. dominic_ferrara@pacificarticles.com (Dominic Ferrara) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3957/1/Cruising-Choosing-the-Right-Cabin-for-You/Cruising-Choosing-the-Right-Cabin-for-You.html Many people enjoy crusing to far off places. Your cruise will be even more enjoyable if you choose a cabin that meets your needs. What are these needs? This article, from an author who just returned from a cruise, details five of them. harriet_hodgson@pacificarticles.com (Harriet Hodgson) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3956/1/Best-Alaska-Cruise-Ships/Best-Alaska-Cruise-Ships.html Princess and Holland America are the entrenched market leaders in getting you into the Interior, either before or after your cruise. They own their own hotels, deluxe motorcoaches, and rail cars; and after many years in the business, they both really know what they’re doing. Some of the other lines actually buy their land products from Princess or HAL. marleny_anicama@pacificarticles.com (Marleny Anicama) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3955/1/Celebrity-Cruise-Alaska---Pros-and-Cons/Celebrity-Cruise-Alaska---Pros-and-Cons.html With a premium fleet that's among the youngest and best designed in the cruise industry, Celebrity Cruise Alaska offers a great product: a classy, tasteful, and luxurious cruise experience at a moderate price. marleny_anicama@pacificarticles.com (Marleny Anicama) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3954/1/Packing-for-Your-Alaska-Cruise-Vacation/Packing-for-Your-Alaska-Cruise-Vacation.html The sometimes extreme and always unpredictable Alaska weather will be a big factor in the success of your vacation. Pack before hand, around a 1-2 weeks before your Alaska cruise and make a checklist to make sure you have all your necessities to have a relaxing and amazing Alaska cruise vacation. marleny_anicama@pacificarticles.com (Marleny Anicama) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3953/1/Princess-Cruise-Alaska/Princess-Cruise-Alaska.html Consistency is Princess’s strength. With new, large premium ships joining its fleet, the company’s major challenge now has been to maintain the service standards that passengers have come to expect, an effort in which it has generally succeeded. marleny_anicama@pacificarticles.com (Marleny Anicama) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3952/1/The-Best-Alaska-Cruise-Season/The-Best-Alaska-Cruise-Season.html Alaska is a seasonal, as opposed to year round, cruise vacation. Alaska cruising season generally runs from May through September, although some smaller ships start going out in April. marleny_anicama@pacificarticles.com (Marleny Anicama) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3951/1/Why-Choose-Caribbean-Vacation/Why-Choose-Caribbean-Vacation.html Traveling the Caribbean will take you on a voyage through many places. Along the way you will enjoy phenomenal scenery, heavenly waters, sandy beaches, background mountains and more. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3950/1/Nile-River-Cruise-Enjoy-Relics-From-Distant-Past/Nile-River-Cruise-Enjoy-Relics-From-Distant-Past.html The best way to come into contact with ancient Egypt is by taking a Nile River cruise. Along the path you will see tombs, pyramids and temples. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2373/1/Cheap-Cruise-Vacations-Getting-The-Most-Out-Of-It/Cheap-Cruise-Vacations-Getting-The-Most-Out-Of-It.html Everyone needs to unwind once in a while. For some, a nice day out of work, working on a hobby would suffice. However, for other, more harassed corporate people who need to climb the literal and metaphorical ladder to the top everyday, a more radical unwinding is called for: a cruise vacation! jb_anthony@pacificarticles.com (JB Anthony) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1345/1/Cruise-Ship-Virus---Danger-At-High-Sea/Cruise-Ship-Virus---Danger-At-High-Sea.html In spite of sanitization procedures, norovirus can affect hundreds of people on infected cruise ships. With diligence, it can be controlled, but disturbingly, successive cruises on the same cruise ship are affected by outbreaks. rebecca_prescott@pacificarticles.com (Rebecca Prescott) Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/747/1/All-Inclusive-Cruise-Ship-Advantages-and-Disadvantages/All-Inclusive-Cruise-Ship-Advantages-and-Disadvantages.html A great number of people doubt whether or not they you should book reservations aboard an all inclusive cruise ship or a traditional cruise ship. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/721/1/Enjoy-Your-Honeymoon-with-an-Inexpensive-Mediterranean-Cruise/Enjoy-Your-Honeymoon-with-an-Inexpensive-Mediterranean-Cruise.html If you believe that a Mediterranean cruise is beyond your means, you are wrong. Such a cruise can be more affordable than you think. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/704/1/How-To-Save-Money-On-Cruises/How-To-Save-Money-On-Cruises.html 1. If you’re 55 or older, you can get senior citizen discounts. alexfir@pacificarticles.com (Alex Fir) Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400