Sunday, November 10, 2013

Tips On How To Enjoy Your Crewed Motor Yacht Charter Holiday

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.

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.

You are well advised to try to speak to the captain as early as possible, preferably before setting off on the trip. The captain of a sailing boat will often go out of the way to make the experience of those in their care and will gladly help out if need arises. Moreover, their knowledge and expertise will always come in handy as you seek for information about the itinerary and such other details.

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.

Traveling by sea being what it is, it pays to be a little flexible with the itinerary as the weather may make a scheduled stop impossible. When this happens, the captain will provide the information early and suggest an alternative destination. Even if this alternative may not be what you had expected, a little understanding will go a long way in livening up your experience.

It is not uncommon to find rules about no footwear allowed on certain decks on your yacht. This is because teak decks are expensive and require plenty of care to keep in pristine condition and the request to remain barefoot in certain areas is customary. As a rule of the thumb, never take high heeled and dark soled shoes on a yacht trip.

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.

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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