Where can I canrter a yatch for only 2-3 days?

Question

I want to charter a yatch for my birthday, maybe in houston or south padre island, but i'mm willing to go to LA or mexico. Most places that I've looked at rent them for 1 week and it includes a chef, I only want 2-3 day, go to a beach (or island perhaps) and get drunk with my closest friends?

what would you recommend? have you ever done this before? Is it a good Idea or will I spend just too much money?

Answer 1

If your willing to go to LA or Mexico, go there, forget the yacht and spend your money on having a good time in either of these places. I wouldn't recommend renting a yacht unless you or your friends have plenty of experience of ocean sailing and plenty of money to spend.

Answer 2

Any sport fishing boat is a yacht. Like a fishing charter boat. Talk to the captain and negotiate a deal.

Yacht is any vessel over 24' or some such nonsence.

I recommend  a Charter Boat as you will have a Captain that is familiar with the local waterways and is USCG approved to carry passengers.