Monday, June 22, 2015

Basic Etiquette For A Yacht Charter Cruise

By Freida Michael


While going for a cruise, you have to expect that you will be dealing with crew members. When you do, be sure to stay polite with them. You must provide them with the respect that they are due. If you want to experience a good cruise, here are the etiquette you have to note when on board a yacht charter Oxnard.

First, it is your job to let them know you have arrived. This is so that they can address you. Also, ensure that you ask for their permission first before you board the boat. They might be cleaning or there might be some reasons for otherwise. It is the polite thing for you to do to ask them for permission before boarding the cruise.

When wearing shoes, avoid stepping on the deck with them on. As much as possible, you should board on the cruiser barefoot or with socks on. If you must wear footwear, you have to wear slippers or smoother footwear. Doing that allows you to avoid putting a hole into the deck or damaging the deck.

There will always be a pre-departure safety briefing before you start the cruise. It is imperative that you listen to the pre-departure safety briefing. Whatever you know from the said briefing can help you handle any situation that come during a cruise. You must follow the rules since they are what will keep you comfortable.

During boarding, you will be taught how to handle the basic systems on the boat. These systems include, but are not limited to, the electrical outlets, toilets, lights, water and showers, and such. Once you know how to handle the basic systems on the boat, you can avoid disrupting the daily work of the crew.

Chartering with children should be okay. However, you will be the one to take care of them. Do not ever treat the crew as your child's babysitter since this is not a part of the crew's job description. You must leave the crew members to their job. Even if they cannot take care of your child, they should still be child-friendly.

Community spaces are common in boats. That is why it is highly recommended to pay attention to your belongings when in these community spaces. If you must bring your stuff, like hats, towels, toiletries, sunglasses, and clothing, to these community spaces, better put the in day packs. The community spaces are the main living space and saloon.

When in the cruise, the one who sets the rules is the captain. The captain decides whether or not to go through with the cruise. They might say otherwise when the weather is not good or when there is time constraints. The captain will only suggest going out of the schedule for the cruise for your own safety.

It should be okay to dine ashore. The broker or the crew can arrange this for you. If you are planning to dine ashore, do not forget to treat the captain and the crew as well. Even if this is an optional thing to do, know that they will really appreciate this sweet gesture.




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