moorings.com

The Moorings is a yacht charter and sailing vacation company that has operated for more than 50 years, and moorings.com is its booking and trip-planning site. It suits travelers who want to charter a sailboat, power yacht, or crewed catamaran in one of 20+ destinations worldwide, and who want to search by date, trip length, and party size before booking. The site presents three charter styles, destination-based offers, and a search tool that filters vacations by departure month, number of nights, and number of passengers.

What the site is for

moorings.com is the front door to The Moorings' charter business. The homepage frames the company as a premium option ("Nothing Less Than The Moorings") and points visitors toward three decisions: where to sail, which type of yacht, and when to go. It is a planning and booking site rather than a general sailing resource.

The page highlights several signals of scale and credibility: over 50 years in operation, 20+ destinations, an "award winning" fleet, customer reviews, and a rewards program with discounts.

The three charter types

The site organizes its fleet into three product lines, each linked from the homepage:

The homepage gives concrete destination examples for each: a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands, a classic monohull along Greece's coastline, and a power catamaran in the Bahamas.

How to search for a vacation

The homepage includes a "Plan Your Yacht Charter Vacation" search tool. Based on the page, the inputs are:

• Departure date — a month-by-month list running from October 2026 through April 2028
• Number of nights — 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 14
• Number of passengers — 2 through 12

Submitting the search returns matching vacations. This is the fastest way to see what is available for a specific window and group size, and it is the step to take before comparing individual yachts or destinations.

Destinations and sample pricing

The site references 20+ destinations and names several in its offers and deal listings, including the British Virgin Islands, Greece, the Bahamas, the Abacos, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tahiti, the Seychelles, and the Exumas.

The "Last Chance Offers" section shows how pricing is displayed. One listed example is a Moorings 42.3 with 3 cabins in the British Virgin Islands, departing January 8, 2027 for 7 nights, with "Yacht price & fees from" $6,749 reduced to $5,184 under a "Mono Special Savings" offer. Another entry lists a Moorings 403PC with 3 cabins in the Exumas departing December 11, 2026. Note that these are promotional listings tied to specific dates and yachts; the site does not publish a general rate card, so pricing for any trip depends on the yacht, destination, season, and duration you search.

Current promotions mentioned on the site

• BVI Special Offers — up to 15% off British Virgin Islands charter vacations, with a booking deadline of November 2 and terms and conditions applying.
• BVI Skipper Special — $1,000 off skipper services for sailing or power charters departing between now and July 31, 2027, with a booking deadline of November 2, 2026.

Both are time-limited and destination-specific. If either applies to your plans, confirm the terms before booking, since the page states conditions apply.

Is it the right fit?

The Moorings is a reasonable starting point if you want a single company to handle the yacht, destination options, and booking in one place, and if you are choosing between sailing yourself, hiring a skipper, or going fully crewed. The search tool makes it easy to test whether your dates, group size, and preferred destination line up with available inventory.

It is less useful if you are still deciding whether a yacht charter is the right kind of vacation at all, or if you want to compare multiple charter companies side by side — the site presents only its own fleet and offers. In that case, use the destination and charter-type information here to define what you want, then compare operators on those same criteria.

The Moorings offers three charter styles—Sail, Power, and Crewed—and the right one depends mainly on whether you want to sail or motor, and whether you want to handle the yacht yourself or have a crew aboard. Sail charters suit travelers who want a traditional sailing experience on a monohull or catamaran, with the option to take the helm or add a skipper. Power charters use power yachts and catamarans for travelers who prefer motoring and more living space over sailing. Crewed charters pair a catamaran with professional crew, so you don't handle navigation or cooking. The company operates in more than 20 destinations worldwide and has been running charters for over 50 years.

Sail Charters: Monohulls and Catamarans

Sail is the core of The Moorings' fleet: performance monohulls and catamarans that you can sail yourself or book with a skipper.

• Monohulls are the classic sailing choice. The site's example is gliding along Greece's coastline on a classic monohull—a good fit if the sailing itself is the point of the trip.
• Catamarans offer a stable, spacious platform. The site's example is taking the helm of a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands while exploring hidden bays.
• Skippered option: if you don't have the experience or don't want the responsibility, you can "embark with a skipper" rather than take the helm yourself. The site currently lists a BVI Skipper Special—$1,000 off skipper services for sailing or power charters departing through July 31, 2027, when booked by November 2, 2026 (terms apply).

Choose Sail if you want wind-powered travel, are comfortable with (or willing to learn) basic boat handling, or want the option to add a skipper rather than commit to a full crew.

Power Charters: Motoring and Space

Power charters use The Moorings' power yachts, described on the site as "innovative and industry-leading." The site's example is a power catamaran in the Bahamas.

• No sail handling is involved, so the pace and routing depend on the engine rather than the wind.
• Power catamarans generally emphasize living space and stability, which suits groups who care more about comfort at anchor than about sailing.
• The same skipper discount applies to power charters, so a skippered power trip is an option if you want assistance without a full crew.

Choose Power if sailing isn't a priority, you want straightforward operation, or your group values space and amenities over the sailing experience.

Crewed Charters: Catamarans with Professional Crew

Crewed charters are "world-class Crewed yacht catamarans" with professional crew aboard. You are not responsible for sailing, navigation, or meals—the crew runs the yacht and the day-to-day experience.

• Best for travelers who want a hands-off vacation, are new to boating, or are celebrating a special trip where service matters more than doing it yourself.
• Because the crew handles operations, destination choice is less constrained by your own skill level.

Choose Crewed if you want a fully hosted experience and don't want to think about boat handling at all.

Side-by-Side Comparison

How to Decide

Work through these questions in order:

1. Do you want to sail? If yes, choose Sail. If not, Power or Crewed.
2. Do you want to operate the yacht yourself? If yes, Sail or Power without a skipper. If you want help but not a full crew, add a skipper (the BVI Skipper Special may apply). If you want no responsibility at all, choose Crewed.
3. How many people are traveling? The site's search tool accepts 2 to 12 passengers and trip lengths of 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 14 nights, so match the vessel type to your group size and trip length.
4. Where do you want to go? The site highlights the British Virgin Islands, Greece, and the Bahamas as examples, and lists 20+ destinations. Check that your preferred destination offers the charter type you want.

Practical Notes Before Booking

• Pricing: The site shows "Yacht price & fees from" figures for specific offers—for example, a Moorings 42.3, 3 cabins, 7 nights in the British Virgin Islands from $6,749, reduced to $5,184 under a Mono Special Savings offer. Treat these as offer-specific starting points, not general rates; final pricing depends on dates, vessel, and destination.
• Seasonal offers: The site lists a BVI Special Offer of up to 15% off when booked by November 2 (terms and conditions apply), and the skipper discount noted above. Availability and terms can change, so confirm current offers at booking.
• Booking window: The departure-date selector on the site runs from October 2026 through April 2028, so plan around the dates actually shown as available.
• Verification step: Before committing, use the site's search (departure date, number of nights, number of passengers) to confirm that your chosen charter type, destination, and dates are actually offered, and read the terms attached to any discount.

To plan a charter on moorings.com, start with the site's vacation search: choose a departure date, a trip length of 5–14 nights, and a passenger count of 2–12, then search. From there you narrow down by destination and by fleet type (Sail, Power, or Crewed), and check the offers area for current discounts. This works if you already have rough dates and a group size; if you are still flexible, browse destinations and yachts first and search afterward.

Step 1: Set your search conditions

The homepage search form is the main planning entry point. It asks for three things before you can see matching vacations:

Enter all three and select Search Vacations. The expected result is a set of charter options matching those conditions. Because the date list starts in October 2026, very near-term travel is not covered by this form — plan around the dates the form actually offers.

Common snag: the passenger count caps at 12. Larger groups need to look at the Crewed Yachts category rather than expect the standard search to return a single yacht for everyone.

Step 2: Choose a destination

The site organizes planning around a "Where Would You Like to Go?" entry and states it covers 20+ destinations worldwide. Examples named on the page include:

• British Virgin Islands — catamaran sailing, hidden bays
• Greece — classic monohull along the coastline
• Bahamas — power catamaran
• St. Lucia, Grenada, Abacos, Exumas — listed in the offers section
• Tahiti and Seychelles — grouped under "Exotics"

Pick a region first if you have no fixed dates, since offers and availability are presented by destination. The "Last Chance Offers" area is organized by region (Americas, Caribbean, Exotics) and by specific base, which makes it a practical way to see where current deals are concentrated.

Step 3: Pick a fleet type

The site splits its fleet into three browsable categories, each with a "view all" link:

• Sail Fleet — monohulls and catamarans; you can take the helm yourself or add a skipper.
• Power Yachts — the company's power yacht line.
• Crewed Yachts — crewed catamarans, where service is included as part of the charter.

If you are unsure which fits your group, the choice mostly comes down to whether you want to sail or motor, and whether you want to run the boat yourself or have a crew. Browsing each fleet list before searching lets you see the actual yacht models available in your destination.

Step 4: Check current offers before booking

The homepage carries a dedicated offers area. As of the page content, it lists:

• BVI Special Offers — up to 15% off BVI charter vacations, with a booking deadline of November 2 (terms and conditions apply).
• BVI Skipper Special — save $1,000 on skipper services for sailing or power charters departing between now and July 31, 2027, booked by November 2, 2026.
• Last Chance Offers by region, with example pricing such as a Moorings 42.3, 3 cabins, British Virgin Islands, January 8, 2027, 7 nights, from $6,749 reduced to $5,184 (labeled as including a Mono Special Savings).

These are time-limited and conditional, so confirm the terms on the offer itself rather than assuming the discount applies to any date or yacht.

Step 5: Confirm the details that affect price

The example listing shows how price is presented: a "yacht price & fees from" figure, a struck-through original price, and a savings label. When comparing options, check that the quote covers the same number of nights, the same passenger count, and the same destination — a lower headline price on a shorter trip or smaller yacht is not a like-for-like comparison. The site also references a Rewards Program & Discounts section and customer reviews, both useful before committing.

A quick planning checklist

1. Fix approximate dates within October 2026–April 2028.
2. Decide trip length (5–14 nights) and headcount (2–12).
3. Run the search, then compare results by destination.
4. Browse Sail, Power, or Crewed fleets to match your preferred style.
5. Check the offers area for destination-specific discounts and skipper savings.
6. Read reviews and confirm what the quoted price and fees include.

Following this order means you search with real constraints instead of browsing the whole fleet, and you see current discounts before you settle on a yacht.

The Moorings' homepage is the fastest starting point: the destination search box sits near the top, the three fleet categories (Sail, Power, Crewed) are linked in the main body, and current deals appear in the "Last Chance Offers" section plus regional banners such as the BVI Special Offers. Use the search box if you already know your dates and party size; use the fleet and destination links if you are still comparing options.

Start with the booking search box

The search panel on the homepage is built around four inputs:

Enter your date, trip length, and passenger count, then use Search Vacations. The result is a filtered list of available charters rather than a general destination page, so this is the right entry point once your dates are roughly fixed.

If your plans are flexible, browse destinations first. The site states it covers 20+ destinations worldwide, and the homepage names the British Virgin Islands (catamaran sailing), Greece (monohull sailing), and the Bahamas (power catamaran) as examples.

Fleet entry points: Sail, Power, or Crewed

The "Explore Award Winning Yachts" section splits the fleet into three categories, each with its own "view all" link:

• Sail Fleet — monohulls and catamarans; you can take the helm yourself or add a skipper.
• Power Yachts — the company's power yacht and power catamaran range.
• Crewed Yachts — crewed catamarans, where service is included with the boat.

Choosing a category first narrows the results before you pick a destination, which helps if the type of trip matters more to you than the location.

Where the current offers live

Two offer areas are visible on the homepage:

1. Last Chance Offers — a rotating deal block organized by region (Americas, Caribbean, Exotics). At the time of the page capture, several regions showed "No best deal found," so this section is not always fully populated.
2. Regional and seasonal banners — for example, "BVI Special Offers – Up to 15% Off" with a book-by date of November 2, and a "BVI Skipper Special" saving $1,000 on skipper services for departures through July 31, 2027, booked by November 2, 2026. Both note that terms and conditions apply.

A sample deal from the Last Chance block: a Moorings 42.3, 3 cabins, in the British Virgin Islands, departing January 8, 2027 for 7 nights, listed at $6,749 → $5,184 yacht price and fees, marked as including a mono special saving. Treat listed prices as date- and yacht-specific; they change with the sailing you select.

A practical browsing order

1. Check the offer banners first — a discount tied to a specific destination and book-by date can decide your trip for you.
2. Open the fleet category that matches how you want to sail.
3. Use the search box with your dates, nights, and passenger count to see what is actually available.
4. Compare the resulting yacht-and-price listings, noting that quoted figures are "yacht price & fees from" and may exclude extras.

The site also references a rewards program and discounts, but the homepage does not detail eligibility or sign-up steps, so check those pages directly if savings matter to you.

A Moorings charter is priced as a package built from four variables: destination, yacht type, number of cabins, and number of nights. The clearest published figure on the site is a "Yacht price & fees" total — for example, a Moorings 42.3 with 3 cabins in the British Virgin Islands for 7 nights starting January 8, 2027 is listed from $6,749, reduced to $5,184 under a "Mono Special Savings" offer. That figure is the starting point for budgeting, not the whole trip cost; flights, provisions, and optional services sit outside it.

How the base price is structured

The search tool on moorings.com asks for a departure date, a trip length (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 14 nights), and a passenger count (2 through 12). Those inputs, plus destination and fleet choice, drive the quote. Two consequences follow:

• Per-night cost falls as trip length grows. A 14-night charter spreads fixed costs over more days than a 5-night one.
• Cabin count, not just boat length, sets the price. The same model in a 3-cabin versus a 4-cabin layout carries different pricing.
• Destination matters independently. The site lists 20+ destinations, and identical yacht classes are priced differently across regions — a Bahamas power catamaran and a Greece monohull are not comparable line items.

The "from" language on displayed prices signals that the final number depends on your specific dates and availability.

What the quoted price includes and what it doesn't

The label "Yacht price & fees" indicates the charter fee and associated fees are bundled into the displayed figure. Beyond that, the site does not itemize inclusions, so treat the following as items to confirm at booking rather than assumptions:

Crewed charters are a distinct fleet category on the site, which implies crew cost is built into that product's pricing rather than added to a bareboat rate. For sail and power charters, a skipper is an optional service with its own price.

Discounts that reduce the total

The site currently promotes two concrete savings mechanisms:

• BVI Special Offers — up to 15% off. Requires booking by November 2; terms and conditions apply.
• BVI Skipper Special — $1,000 off skipper services for sailing or power charters departing between now and July 31, 2027, booked by November 2, 2026.

There is also a "Last Chance Offers" section that surfaces discounted departures by region. At the time of the page capture, several regions (Abacos, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tahiti, Seychelles) showed "No best deal found," while the Caribbean and Exumas listings carried active offers — including a Moorings 403PC, 3 cabins, Exumas, December 11, 2026. Checking this section before fixing dates is the simplest way to cut the base cost.

A rewards program and discounts are also referenced on the homepage, though the mechanics aren't detailed there.

A practical budgeting sequence

1. Pick a destination and month using the departure-date dropdown, which runs from October 2026 through April 2028.
2. Set nights and passengers to match your group; this narrows the fleet to viable models.
3. Compare the "from" price against any active offer in Last Chance Offers or the regional specials before committing to dates.
4. Add the skipper line separately if you want one — and check whether the $1,000 Skipper Special applies to your departure window.
5. Ask for the full fee schedule so you know what "fees" covers and what remains payable locally.

The main budgeting risk is treating the displayed "from" price as all-in. It is a charter price with fees, before crew add-ons, travel, and on-trip expenses — and it moves with every one of the four search variables.