Charter & Class Bundle
Save $1,900 on a 6-night/7-day Class and Charter Bundle
Save $1,900 on a 6-night/7-day Class and Charter Bundle
In celebration of our 45th Anniversary, we are offering this terrific opportunity to combine a 2-day boating class with a 5-day yacht charter, plus get other goodies, for a week-long boating vacation.
There is no better way to start or build your bareboat charter experience and explore the San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound.
A class/charter bundle is the ideal way to launch your yacht charter career with training and a starter charter cruise.
A class/charter bundle is the perfect opportunity to step up in class and experience what bigger boats have to offer.
A class/charter bundle is an easy way to refresh your skills and rediscover the joys of private charter cruising.
Bundle Includes | Description | Value | |
Training Days | 2-day / 2-night class | Private class for two people | $3,400 |
1-day Cruise-N-Learn | Your instructor joins the first day of you charter for final training and guidance. | $450 | |
Bundle Benefits | Free course materials | All training materials needed for your class. | $50 |
Training Certification | AYC Power or Sail Certificate | High | |
Free trip planning support | Sample itineraries plus trip suggestions during your class and 1-day Cruise-N-Learn | High | |
Free provisioning support | See schedule for summary | High | |
Bundle Value and Cost | Bundle Value | Total value of bundle | $3,900 |
Bundle Cost | You Pay | $2,000 | |
YOU SAVE | $1,900 | ||
PLUS | 5-day / 4-night charter | Select your preferred yacht. | Varies |
TOTAL | Total bundle cost includes $2000 for the training bundle, plus the cost of the charter that depends on the yacht and season selected. | Varies |
Day | Summary |
1 | Your first class day begins when you check in at AYC by 9AM, meet your instructor, and begin the classroom portion of the class in our private training facility. Lunch, snacks and beverages included. Board your charter vessel to get settled, stow your gear and begin hands-on training with close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring and practical navigation. Dinner on your own. Overnight onboard at the dock in Anacortes. |
2 | Your second class day includes additional training and practice in close quarter maneuvering, docking, anchoring, and practical navigation. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages included. Dinner on your own. Charter provisioning: shop on your own in town, or if you opt to use a grocery delivery service, you may have provisions delivered to the AYC office and our crew can assist with transport to your yacht. Overnight onboard at dock in Anacortes. |
3 | Your charter begins as you disembark from Anacortes and continue the on-the-water portion of your training with a Cruise-N-Learn as you cruise into the San Juan Islands. Make a port call in Friday Harbor so the instructor can return to Anacortes via ferry. Dinner on your own. Overnight on your own |
4 | Private cruising on your own as you explore the San Juan Islands. |
5 | Private cruising on your own as you explore the San Juan Islands. |
6 | Private cruising on your own as you explore the San Juan Islands. |
7 | Return to AYC, refuel and be ready for check-in by 1PM. Disembark. |
Offer valid for 2024 charters beginning and ending in Red or Gold Season, may not be combined with any other offer, may be discontinued at any time, and only applies to new charters booked after May 31, 2024. All applicable seasonal rates, payment terms and cancellation fees apply. Charter Bundle does not include: fuel, insurance, daily damage waiver, and taxes.
Toll Free: (800) 233-3004
Local: (360) 293-4555
Email: reservations@ayc.com
Available yachts that may be bundled:
39’ Leopard Cat | GAIL LEE |
48’ Leopard Cat | LAURA MARIE |
32’ Beneteau | KNOT BAD WHISKEY |
33’ Beneteau | MARITANA |
36’ Bavaria | ESCAPE — BUNDLE FULL |
36’ Beneteau | LA DOLCE VITA — BUNDLE FULL |
38’ Shannon | PYTHEAS — BUNDLE FULL |
40’ Caliber | HARRIET TUBMAN |
42’ Catalina | A LIL R & R |
44’ Jeanneau | HANALEI |
44’ Jeanneau | ORCASTRATE |
46’ Moody | BRAESAIL |
50’ Jeanneau | OHANA-V |
51’ Beneteau | BLEW BY U |
27’ Ranger Tug | BLUE — BUNDLE FULL |
29’ Ranger Tug | SERENDIPITY |
31’ Ranger Tug | MI CALLAO |
32’ Nordic Tug | ARTEMIS – new in fleet |
35’ Silverton | BLIND SQUIRREL |
36’ Grand Banks | MOONDANCE |
36’ Grand Banks | GRATITUDE-C |
36’ Selene | KAIROS – new in fleet |
38’ Silverton | SEA OF MEMORIES– new in fleet |
39’ Bayliner | HARMONY |
40’ Bayliner | LEILANI |
40’ Nordhavn | UNO MAS |
42’ CHB | OLD SOUL |
42’ Golden Star | GRAND MARINER |
46’ Grand Banks | LATIS |
46’ Grand Banks Europa | GOODLIFE |
47’ Bayliner | STARLIGHT EXPRESS |
47’ Bayliner | CHINOOK — BUNDLE FULL |
47’ Bayliner | SALISH SPIRIT – new in fleet |
47’ Sabreline | BLUE MOON — BUNDLE FULL |
47’ Sea Ranger | HULLABALOO |
48’ DeFever | VOYAGER |
48’ Ocean Alexander | GYPSY DRIFTER — BUNDLE FULL |
49’ Meridian | MAGIC – new in fleet |
52’ Carver Voyager | OCEAN OBSERVER |
53’ Navigator | ORCA BELLE |
53’ Navigator | PEISINOE |
53’ Navigator | REVEILLE |
53’ Selene | VELVET MOOSE |
56’ Carver | OHANA-S |
57’ Bayliner | MEG ANN III |
57’ Carver Voyager | ADAGIO |
57’ Carver | QUERENCIA |
57’ Navigator | ANNECOLE — BUNDLE FULL |
57’ Selene | BLUE REDD — BUNDLE FULL |
57’ Selene | HEAVENLY DAZE |
58’ Ocean Alexander | GRATITUDE-H |
59’ Queenship | TAHOE |
64’ Ocean Alexander | GOOD DECISIONS |
66’ Queenship | LADY GEORGIA – new in fleet |