Management company Nicholson Yachts tells me the 53-foot sailing yacht Ashlana, shown above, is welcoming inquiries for five-day charters in the Caribbean.

Now, any charter yacht can do a five-day charter; it’s just that the base rates industry-wide are set for week-long vacations. Yacht owners and brokers prefer to book full weeks, and typically give those inquiries preference, but you can always request a “prorated” rate if you intend to cruise for five days instead of seven. Yachts that have no full-week inquiries will often take those five-day options.

What makes this Ashlana offer noteworthy is that the yacht is promoting the idea of five-day bookings, as opposed to taking them when no full-week bookings are available. Ashlana even has set a mostly inclusive rate (excluding bar, dockage, taxes, and communications) of $9,900 for two guests, or $10,900 for four guests. The yacht’s regular weekly rate is $11,700 for two, and $12,900 for four.

Ashlana was built in 1992 by Little Harbor Yachts and is a Ted Hood design–making her a “pedigree” model in sailing circles. Her captain, Tom Hamson, has been sailing since he was 12. Odds are thus good that if you charter this yacht, you’ll enjoy some great sailing along with your relaxation.

Any reputable charter broker can tell you more about the yacht and crew, which also includes chef Christie MacConnell–whose expertise is in French cuisine.

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