Still want to keep your distance? Try a yacht of your own

Clean air, space and viral security will still be top of the agenda for families this year. With a question mark hanging over cruising, yacht charter holidays may offer the perfect alternative, particularly when crew quarantine beforehand.

Hoping to capitalise on increasing demand is Meridian Adventure Sail club, which launched in 2020 and specialises in voyages to destinations such as Tahiti, the Bahamas and Palau, via a fleet of six catamarans for 32 members and 24 crew. Founder Sean Galleymore says: “Guests can fulfil a lifelong dream to explore and enjoy a first-class experience in the company of loved ones.”

Lynch agrees that sailing holidays will be popular this year. He says: “There has been renewed interest in yacht charters and we expect more in 2021, with a desire for privacy and luxury. As part of Scott Dunn Private – our new membership platform – we have added four yacht charters to our new Limitless collection.

“We have the beautiful Alexa J for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands, and the Satori on the Med with access to Michelin-starred dining. In Indonesia, guests can sail scenic waterways on the

Dunia Baru or head over to the islands of Komodo and Flores on Lamima, the world’s largest wooden sailing yacht.” Meridian Adventure Sail’s private club application and prices are available on request. Multi-vessel voyages are available (sail.meridianadventures.com). Yacht charter pricing is also available on request for Scott Dunn Private members (scottdunn.com/scott-dunn-private)

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