We’re a one-woman show this week, with charter broker June Montagne of Northrop & Johnson offering her own personal 10 best list of ways that charter yachts are better than cruise ships:

Service is better, service is personalized, and service is often one-on-one or better.

A charter crew gives you personal attention, as opposed to treating you as just another face in the crowd.

You get to travel with a small group of your choosing, and nobody else you may not like.

Your itinerary remains flexibile, so that if you like a place, you can stay longer instead of having to pull out of a port on a fixed schedule.

Prestige. It’s fun to see and be seen.

Relaxation is a lot easier when you have a whole boat to yourself, instead of just a cabin.

No stress in planning, especially if you work with a reputable charter broker who handles every last detail.

Easy check-in, including your charter yacht’s crew meeting you at the airport to collect you and your things personally.

Charter yacht crew often become your friends, as opposed to simply the people who make up your bed. Many charter clients return to the same yacht and crew year after year for vacations.

You can anchor close to the beach instead of having to get into a massive tender and come ashore with two dozen other people. Often, your yacht will be close enough to the beach that you can simply hop off and swim.