Differences when bareboating in Caribbean

Each company issue their own charter contract.  Although they are -more or less- similar there are differences and you should ask from your agency to provide you one to read it carefully before you make your booking. Sailing the Caribbean you will probably visit several different countries.  You will need to have visas and legal documents for all of them. Before you set sail, be aware of safety issues. Coral reefs grow near some islands and the Trade Winds may be unfavorable. One person with sailing skills within your crew is enough to legally charter a bareboat. To my knowledge, there is no law limiting the size of the boats allowed to perform bareboat charters.