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Staying connected is a way of life, even when we travel for pleasure.  The mega yacht charter industry, frequently viewed as pathfinders in embracing technology and gadgets, clearly understands the need to be wired.  Industry insiders report nearly 98% of all megayachts for hire feature onboard WiFi service for use of their guests.

But is WiFi all you need to stay in touch with the real world during a charter holiday?  According to Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charters, WiFi is only one part of the answer.  "Clients often ask if the yacht they are considering for their vacation has WiFi," says Sheeder. "What they really should be asking is, 'Does the yacht have VSAT.'"

Many yachts with WiFi capability can only access the Internet when they are in close proximity to a WiFi server.  Many marinas have WiFi servers;  but what happens when the yacht sets off for a remote cove for a day of swimming and snorkeling?  Unless the yacht has VSAT, the onboard WiFi capabilities are rendered useless.

VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is simply a satellite system. The superyacht has a dome and antenna onboard that connects from just about anywhere at sea to a satellite in space. "Having VSAT onboard means the client can be anchored off the coast of a remote island during a Caribbean yacht charter, flip open their laptop, and use WiFi to connect to the Internet," explains Sheeder.

When booking your next yachting holiday, be sure to ask for a specific breakdown of the yacht's WiFi systems.

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For information about megayacht vacations in exotic ports of call, contact the SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants destination experts at http://www.1800sailaway.com/contact_us.html.