Airline Reservations
Getting the Best Price
Because airline reservations are one of the largest single costs of a bareboat charter vacation, you want to shop carefully for the best fares.
This can be a very time-consuming task, but we think that in most cases you'll find your best price either through your bareboat company or charter agent or by using Orbitz, which we believe to be the best on-line reservations system.
Baggage Restrictions: From time to time the airlines will impose baggage restrictions on flights to certain areas. For example on trips to Europe, baggage restrictions and carry-on allowances are often much more restrictive than on domestic or Caribbean routes. To the Caribbean, American allows a total of three bags per person - two checked and one carry on. During the busiest periods (June through August and during December) there is an embargo on boxes. Also, if you want to pack food in dry ice you must fill out a shipper's declaration at the airport, the container must be vented not sealed and a $40 charge applies to the shipment. As these rules could change or other airlines may have different rules, always check with your airline a week or so before departure to make sure you are not rudely surprised when you get to the check-in counter.
Customs Regulations vary from destination to destination. Click Here to go to another section of our website that addresses these requirements.
Reserve Flights Well in Advance! The fuller the plane becomes the more the remaining seats cost. It's best to reserve New Years and President's week as soon as they go on sale, 330 days in advance of your travel dates. Reserve other popular travel periods including February through April and also June weekends at least 9 months ahead of time to assure the best flights and rates.
