The Basics Charter the Ocean Kestrel for at least five days (the typical period is seven). Rental is $10,000 a week for a couple, $12,500 for four people and $1,000 more for each pair after that.

What's Included "Everything but the drinks," says captain Geoff Parsons: food, activities (waterskiing, diving, fishing, windsurfing) and the services of three crew members. If you'd like to sail the boat, Parsons and his crew will teach you.

Getting There Fly to any spot in the Caribbean and the Ocean Kestrel crew will pick you up, sail your chosen route and, at the end, drop you off at the port of your choice.

Making Reservations Book the Ocean Kestrel three to five months ahead--sooner if you're hoping to travel during busy periods, such as holidays or school vacations. From July to November, plan on staying in the Caribbean Grenadines or further south to avoid hurricanes. For reservations, call Yacht Connections at 800-386-8185.

--M.M. Robbins