What clothes to take on a yacht?
What clothes to take on a yacht?
- Soft-sided bags.
- Flip flops.
- Light clothing - floaty dresses, light shirts.
- Swimwear.
- Sun protection - sunglasses, sun hats, high SPF sun cream.
- Deck shoes.
- Sturdy shoes for walking ashore.
- Lightweight waterproof jacket.
What is yacht etiquette?
Do treat the yacht as you would your own home. A simple rule to follow. The crew want you to feel at home and equally the boat owner will appreciate care taken with his property. Superyacht owners want charter guests to treat the yacht like it's their own home.
Do yacht guests pay for food?
APA – The Advance Provisioning Allowance is a sum the charter guests will pay to the yacht in addition to their base charter fee. This is typically 25 – 35% of the fee and will cover expenses such as food and beverages, fuel and marina fees.
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).
How strict is Royal Caribbean dress code?
Guests don't have to dress up at any point on a Royal Caribbean cruise if they don't want to. Royal Caribbean does have formal and smart casual nights where there is a dress code in the main dining room but cruisers are able to eat in the buffet or other dining venues without adhering to the dress code.
What is a good tip for a yacht crew?
As a general rule of thumb, the yacht industry suggests tipping between 5%-15% of the weekly charter cost (excluding taxes and fees). These guidelines help to set an industry standard and set expectations with each party on what they might expect to pay and receive at the end of a charter trip.