Bareboat or Crewed

I’m torn between booking a bareboat charter or going with a crewed yacht. I like freedom, but I don’t want stress. For someone with little experience, which option actually feels better in real life?

 

Freedom sounds great until you realize how many small details are involved. I tried bareboat once and enjoyed it, but it required confidence and preparation. For less stress, a crewed yacht is honestly worth it. I explored both options while browsing https://12knots.com/ and it helped me understand the real difference, not just marketing words. With a crew, you still get privacy but also local knowledge and safety. If it’s your first or second trip, crewed is a smoother experience.