Saturday, November 9, 2013

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

By Katrina Wheeler


If you have never tried yachting in the open seas as a holiday idea, you will be surprised at the variety of options available. You are more likely to enjoy your time alongside your loved ones if you opt for a crewed motor yacht charter though as this leaves the yacht's crews to take care of the nasty business of logistics and navigating. To ensure you have the time of your life, the following tips will come in handy.

Before setting off, ensure that the crews are explicitly aware of any preferences, desires or special requests you may have. Indeed, it is customary for the crew to issue forms on which you can indicate your preferences and requests especially when it comes to food or need for privacy. In addition too, make sure that the crews are aware well in advance if you have an existing medical condition which may require some arrangements and if you suffer any allergies.

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.

Luxury yachts are crewed by very respectful and efficient staff that often you may be tempted to take what they do for granted. However, it is important to always treat them with courtesy and respects they deserve as they are not servants. Even when registering complaints or disappointment about the services delivered, do this with respect and courteous language.

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.

Do not be puzzled or offended if you find a sign requesting you to take off your shoes when on certain areas of the boat. This precaution is necessary as teak decks found on luxury yachts are very expensive and the crew take plenty of care to ensure the surfaces are pristine at all times. To avoid unnecessary friction, never take black soled shoes or high heels on a yachting holiday.

It pays to have an itinerary with just a few basic things to do while on the trip. As such, you can sit back, relax and take in the luxury, sights and surprises as they come without pressure. Indeed, the idea of taking off on such a sailing trip is to enjoy to the fullest, not to always have an eye on a detailed 'To Do" list.

If you are to enjoy your motor yacht charter holiday, preparation helps a lot. The tips given here will ensure you enjoy the trip as best as you can.




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