Hi Mary,

I am a bareboat broker and can tell you that you will find very few options available. Firstly, most bareboat companies require a minimum 5-night charter, on a year-round basis. Over either Christmas or New Years, they require a minimum 7 night booking.

Secondly, if you have 5 couples plus a captain, you will find only a handful of yachts that can accommodate you and they are (for the most part) already booked if planning to sail over the holidays.

If sailing anytime before December 16, 17 or 18, you may still be able to find a captain only charter if you are able to extend your charter to 5 nights.

Best of luck in your search.