Can you have more than 12 people on a yacht?
Can you have more than 12 people on a yacht? Regardless of the size of the yacht, 9 times out of 10 it will only be licensed to carry 12 passengers. In day charter yachts this can sometimes include the crew, meaning that your group may not be able to exceed 10 or 11.
How many people can be on a yacht for yacht Week?
Most of our yachts can fit between 8 and 10 guests. Our largest yachts, the Lagoon 52 for example, can fit up to 12 guests (Croatia, BVI &Tahiti only - not Greece). Use the filters on the yacht selection page to filter based on how many guests you are planning to bring.
Can you owner operate a 80 foot yacht?
While many yachts in this range are outfitted with crew quarters, it's not unheard of for owners to operate a yacht of this size by themselves due to new technology and features. For instance, bow and stern thrusters plus wireless docking controllers can enable owners to run and dock the yacht themselves.
How many crew for a 50 foot yacht?
For a small vessel, about 50 to 80 feet with room for eight guests, an owner would need two to four crew members, according to Oxana Vergne, charter manager at Engel & Völkers Yachting, a brokerage focused on yacht sales and charters. Mega yachts, like a 236-foot Serenity, may have up to 30 crew members, she said.
What is the 12 person rule on a yacht?
In short, if a yacht carries more than 12 passengers, irrespective of whether payment is made, the vessel is considered a 'Passenger Ship' which puts it into a different category from standard luxury yachts. A 'Passenger Ship' must be SOLAS compliant, which requires rigorous testing, training, and surveying (and cost).
Do luxury yacht crew get paid?
Salaries will vary depending on the size, type, location, and use of the yacht. The crew's experience and qualifications will also play a role in determining their salary.