Captain your own Mediterranean cruise

NauticBlue allows boaters to take the helm of a new 32- to 46-foot custom yacht and cruise hidden coves, untouched beaches and tropical islands in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. The company is a division of The Moorings, the premier charter sailing company, which pioneered the charter sailing fleet concept over 35 years ago. Boaters can reserve a power yacht at four Caribbean and Mediterranean destinations: Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Abaco in The Bahamas, Athens or Corfu in Greece. NauticBlue will take care of everything, from airline reservations, to provisioning and outfitting the yacht with fishing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and other water-sports equipment. Even boaters who are first-time charterers can enjoy this power yacht vacation, because no formal certification is necessary, and your past boating experience qualifies you to charter -- just complete a boating resume, which the company supplies.