How To Get The Best Experience From A Crewed Motor Yacht Charter

By Katrina Wheeler


As holiday ideas go, there are few which can surpass the luxury and sheer adventurism of days sailing in the open seas. For most people, the most workable option for a sailing holiday is getting a crewed motor yacht charter with expert crew members in charge of charting and navigating your voyage so that you can enjoy your time to the fullest. The tips shown below are guaranteed to make your yachting holiday on a crewed sailing boat the best it could ever be.

You will make your trip all the more pleasant by detailing any special requests or preferences to the crew before setting off on the cruise. The best boat charter service providers are known to provide their customers with a form on which such requests can be made especially with regards to food drinks and privacy. It would be wise as well to make the crew aware if you or your traveling companions have any allergies of medical conditions which may require attention.

Captains on sailing boats are invariably very knowledgeable and approachable as this is central to their roles on such luxury trips. As such, striking off easy rapport at the earliest possible moment will help you get a better experience on your holiday. By knowing the captain well, you can get any issue or problem sorted out in time as soon as it occurs.

Crew of yachts are known for going about their business as unobtrusively as possible such that taking them for granted is quite common. It is also important to remember that the crews are not servants and therefore saying 'thank you' for services and giving complements will go a long way towards making your trip memorable. Even when there has been disappointment in the services given, try to remain respectful and courteous at all times.

Sea travel is, by its very nature, quite unpredictable as weather conditions and other factors may make certain routes or destinations inaccessible. While rare, if there is a change of schedule, the captain will make the announcement in time and offer plausible reasons why the change was necessary. While it may be disappointing to miss one of the highlights of your trip, a little flexibility and understanding will ease matter for everyone concerned.

It is likely that you will find that the crew will restrict wearing of shoes on certain areas of the yacht. This barefoot rule is enforced because the teak decks are not only expensive and fragile but also require plenty of effort to keep clean and shiny. The crew will always provide easy carrying baskets where you can place your shoes before walking to those restricted areas.

To make your trip even more enjoyable, do not plan too many things you must accomplish as this may end up all in disappointment. In fact, you are likely to enjoy yourself more if you sit back, relax and take each day one at a time with the surprises and luxuries it will serve. Indeed, trying to check off a lengthy 'to do' list as you keep another eye on the sights is a guarantee for a ruined trip.

As holiday ideas go, there are a few which come as highly recommended as a motor yacht charter. To ensure everything is off to a great start, keep these proven tips close at hand always.




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