If you want off the beaten track and don’t mind making the effort to fly into the heart of the Pacific Ocean, then a charter in Micronesia might be the experience of a lifetime. Over two thousand small islands make up the country of Micronesia. Each island is different, offering its own unique personality, though the thousands of islands are divided into eight nation-states and territories. A few of the best known island-states in Micronesia are: the Marshalls, Kiribati, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Guam.
These islands have generally been some of the most isolated from the world, which has left their waters clear and clean with some of the most spectacular diving imaginable. No hotel beach bars, and few yachts cruise this area, as you must come equipped with whatever you need to operate since supplies are limited.
What do you get when you charter a yacht in Micronesia? A chance to see an area few other people have visited, a step back in time to a simpler life that operates on daylight and the abundance of our planet.
Occasionally an owner with a wonderful yacht sailing the world will make the effort to see Micronesia. This is the perfect opportunity to piggyback your charter onto an owner’s lifetime dream and wind up with a very special experience. This might mean remaining flexible as to the type of yacht you plan to charter — you may prefer a power yacht, and yet for the season you wish, there are only sailing yachts available. You are chartering in Micronesia for the experience, not just relaxing in the sun (although you’ll do that too).
Being south of the equator, the seasons are opposite to North America and Europe. Charters will be available for several months on a yacht before they relocate to another part of the world, so be prepared to be flexible in your plans – it will be worth it!
