Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Tips On How To Enjoy Your Crewed Motor Yacht Charter Holiday

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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.

It is important to state from the onset any special services, preferences or desires you would like to have. To help you express these clearly, charter companies will issue their clients with a form which they can indicate their preferences and requests on matters such as food and drinks, privacy or type of accommodation. You should also be careful to indicate if you or anyone traveling alongside you has any food allergies or medical conditions worth noting.

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.

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.

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.

A motor yacht charter holiday idea is guaranteed to provide thrills and spills. However, you need to keep these proven tips close at hand if you are to enjoy yourself to the fullest.




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