It is a modality that is on the rise in which travelers choose to discover new destinations aboard equipped and manned ships.
Boats with all the comforts, destinations that are best enjoyed from the sea, different experiences and a greater connection with nature are some of the reasons why travelers are choosing this trend in different parts of the world. Groups of friends, families, couples and even work teams opt for experiences in which they can combine their stay on land and sea.
In this note, a selection of hotels and firms that offer the navigation proposal. Either to vacation completely on board, to combine the stay on land with a few days at sea or to be able to rent a boat with crew and all the personalized services for a few hours.
And Beyond Yacht Charters and Lovango Resort in the Virgin Islands, Caribbean:
Created by Collin and Corinne, two lovers of the sea, &Beyond Yacht Charters is a manned boat rental firm with an all-inclusive service at sea. Based in the US Virgin Islands, their yachts cruise through several of the Caribbean’s most stunning islands and destinations. They have a fleet of 20 manned yachts, all in “exclusive, all inclusive” service mode through which they create totally personalized itineraries for their guests.
For those who are not yet encouraged to live on board for the entire stay, &Beyond Yacht Charters has an agreement with Lovango Resort through its “Stay and Sail” program, thus offering the possibility of enjoying a stay on a boat and in a hotel, both with all amenities.
The Coralina Island House and the Don Juan sailboat in Bocas del Toro, Panama:
In the heart of Bocas del Toro, an archipelago of seven islands surrounded by the tropical setting of Panama, La Coralina Island House is the newest concept in oceanfront luxury in the Caribbean. Officially opened in December 2021, the destination, its villas and suites provide an immersive experience in the exuberant nature of the country, with the best views of the ocean. One of its differential services is to offer its guests the possibility of embarking on board “Don Juan”, a ship designed by a world-renowned naval architect. Your vessel, Don Juan, is fully equipped to accommodate up to 6 passengers with 3 separate suites and bathrooms, kitchen, and service on board. On board Don Juan, guests have the opportunity to discover some of the best islands in Panama, such as the Escudo de Veraguas, in a unique way.
https://www.lacoralinaislandhouse.com/
Hotel Las Islas and its Casa Navegante in the Barú Islands, Colombia
The Las Islas hotel, located in Barú, Cartagena, offers its guests the possibility of staying in one of its 56 bungalows: 23 at sea level, 33 in height with views of the sea and internal gardens of the Hotel and a Casa Navegante. For a completely different experience from the concept of bungalows, Hotel Las Islas offers the possibility of living a stay in its Casa Navegante, located in the Ciénaga de Cholón. The Casa Navegante experience includes two bedrooms with a king-size bed, two sofa beds, a living room, a freshwater or saltwater pool, a Japanese dining room and a regular dining room, two bathrooms, a freshwater shower, and amenities.
