If you're interested in chartering some of the nicest sailing yachts around, you're in luck. Nautor Swan, notable for incredible craftsmanship, timeless design, and boats that are surprisingly quick for their luxurious appointments have now opened a charter office based in Rhode Island. According to Nautor, this development provides access to some pretty exceptional charter boats that most only dream of owning.

Now, I highly doubt you'll be able to bareboat charter one of these boats - most are well in excess of $1M (US) in value. But, it is an opportunity to experience chartering on beautiful yacht that is stable, comfortable, and guaranteed to get looks in whichever harbor your visit!

While I haven't actually sailed aboard a Swan, I have been aboard a few over the years. This past summer, I had the opportunity to check out an older Swan 47 built in the 70's. The owner had spent 3+ years refitting the boat resulting in an impeccable yacht. Even without the great care, you could tell the boat had amazing grace and power and just felt... well... powerful and elegant.

So, if you're looking for a top-shelf charter experience with some thrilling sailing potential, you might want to check out the Nautor operation.