For a lot of people, it’s the arrival that feels the most unknown.
You’ve booked the boat, you’re looking forward to getting out on the water… but there’s still that small question in the back of your mind:
“What actually happens when we get there?”
In reality, it’s calm, straightforward, and designed to help you feel comfortable before you head out.
When you arrive for your yacht charter, there’s no pressure to head straight out.
We take the time to get you settled first.
You’ll have space to arrive, take everything in, and ease into the experience without feeling rushed. It’s your day on the water, and it starts at your pace.
If you’re still exploring options, you can take a look at our full range of yachts here:
Explore our fleet
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/fleet/
Once you’re onboard, you’ll be welcomed and shown around the boat.
This is your chance to:
• Get familiar with the layout
• Work out where everything is
• Start to feel comfortable in the space
It’s a relaxed introduction, not a checklist to rush through.
If you’re new to chartering, you might also want to read more about how it works:
Bareboat vs skippered charters
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/bareboat-vs-skippered-charter/
Before you leave the marina, we’ll talk you through the boat and its systems.
We make sure you feel confident with:
• How everything works
• What you need for the day
• Any questions you might have
Nothing is rushed, and there’s always time to go over anything again if needed.
If you’d prefer a more relaxed day without worrying about handling the boat yourself, you can always:
Book a skipper
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/skippered-charter/
We’ll also go through the weather and conditions together.
If you’d like guidance, we can help you shape a plan that works for you, whether that’s:
• A relaxed local sail
• Heading somewhere for lunch
• Or simply seeing where the day takes you
It’s all about making sure your plan fits the conditions and what you want from the day.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some popular options from Hamble:
Solent sailing destinations
Once everything feels clear and you’re happy, you’re free to head out and enjoy your time on the water.
No pressure. No rush.
Just a smooth, confident start to your trip.
If you’ve been on board and are wondering about doing it yourself next time, it’s probably more straightforward than you think.
Plan your own trip
https://www.yacht-charter.co.uk/
Or if you’re not quite sure what’s right for you:
That’s completely normal, we’ll guide you.
5 day solent area charter. HPYC were welcoming, professional, flexible and cheerful. We feel you may book here with confidence then relax and trust that all will be as you would wish.
Nice boat in fantastic condition even if it was quite old (2003). We enjoyed sailing in the Solent and the tips issued by Hamble Point Yacht Charters. We will come back.
I chartered a 32 ft with Hamble Point Yacht Charters for a weekend with a friend. the boat was good and Hamble point location is great to get out in the Solent quickly and and for a beer in Hamble at night. Staff at Hamble point Charter was very pro and friendly
The yacht was in perfect condition. Josh made a great ship handover. Unfortunately, the modern yachts are no longer designed to be seaworthy. The self-tacking jib cannot be trimmed properly. But otherwise we had a great week. My crew was eager to learn and could take home many valuable experiences. I love the Solent and I'll definitely be back.
I was a bit apprehensive about doing my competent crew course .... I’m normally a feet firmly on dry land kinda girl but my trip thoroughly exceeded expectations! I went alone on an all women crew & quickly realised you are never alone on a boat.... we bonded very quickly over a refreshment the first night! I was kitted out with wellies & waterproof clothing & beds on board were chosen... surprisingly comfortable. I was amazed at the quality of food we ate ... proper full English breakfast to set us up the first morning .... which was a blessing Continue Reading
Thank you all for the well prepared Aeolus. Hope to charter her again next Spring and probably this autumn
Hassle-free check-in with adjacent free parking about 50m from the boat so we could start enjoying our accommodation-only 2 night stay. Marina facilities are excellent, the location ultra-quiet at night, the boat was spotless, and essential start-up supplies helpful. We lucked out on weather with sun and shorts at the end of March by the Solent for the weekend. I highly recommend Alex and her boats for a stay on the water.
My go to charter company on the south coast for the past 15 years, very professional, their yachts are always well prepared. I'll be back in April and then again in October.
We can recommend Hamble Point Yacht Charters on all points. Marvelous service, good price, great boats. An absolute winner!!
Just finished a fabulous week in the Solent with two friends. The chartered boat was in very good condition, considering she was quite elderly. Being the end of the season there were a few scratches on her hull, which were pointed out by the staff. However, the interior and engine were in first class condition, everything was ship shaped and worked. Bembridge then Yarmouth back to Buckler's Hard, finally returning to the Hamble. Winds mainly from either S or N of F3/6, just perfect sailing. Certainly, in the future, hope to repeat this experience with a very well run organised Continue Reading
Thank you for everything, certainly hope in the near future to charter again, and pleased to recommend the efficient way your organisation works
We charter regularly from HPYC and always find the boats are clean, well maintained and properly equipped. The handover and briefing process is always efficient and thorough so we get away quickly and we know support is available if there are any difficulties. The marina location is also a great plus, giving easy and quick access to the Solent with options to go east or west depending on the tides. All of the team at HPYC are very friendly and helpful and we really appreciate the great service they provide.
Thoroughly enjoyed the week. Four days sailing with Leigh as skipper; made up the itinerary as we went along - across to Cowes then down to Lulworth Cove and back. Several of us have sailing experience but did not have the experience to navigate the tides and currents of the south coast. Leigh was brilliant - quickly got us doing all the work within our own abilities and his knowledge and experience was exceptional. Knew his stuff. Great fun and pretty good value for money all once you divided it up between the seven of us. Not quite enough storage Continue Reading
Very efficient and friendly service, quick and slick handover and return. Communication with Alex was very good, both by telephone and emails. I’d never sailed a Gib Sea 37 before but Viola is quick under sail and motor, very noisy in tick over as was pointed out at the handover but equally quiet with a few revs, in fact almost ‘electric’ quiet one crew member remarked. The heavy kick to port in astern can be used to good effect when close quarter manoeuvring. Plenty of electronics ( I brought charts with me but didn’t need them, the plotter at the Continue Reading
We had an excellent weekend on board a 36 ft yacht, Aeolus, chartered from HPYC. The boat was in great condition, fully equipped with no problems at all, Booking, collection and returning the boat all went very smoothly and the staff were all super friendly and efficient. Hamble Point Marina is also a really nice spot and a great place to start out from. HPYC will definitely be our first choice for our next charter.