Questions and Answers (FAQ's)
Q: What is The Cost of a Crewed Charter ?
A: The cost of crewed charter varies depending upon the size of vessel, power or sail, the number of people on board and the location and time of year. The duration of a charter is usually a week, but can be any length. It is normal for a yacht to charge a pro-rata fee plus 10% on charters lasting less than 7 nights. Generally, all food, beverages and water activities are included unless otherwise stated ( Mediteranian charters are not usually all inclusive ).
Q: Are there any hidden costs ?
A: Diving is usually extra but some yachts include it, dockage and guided shore excursions are extra.
Some Charge a Delivery fee if your Destination is out of their Base area. ie. If you want to charter in St Barths on a yacht that has charters booked both before and after your week, the Yacht may charge you a fee for the cost of getting there. This fee is usually very reasonable and covers fuel and provisions.It also covers the eturn trip. All vessels offer a wide veriety of water sports but will vary depending on equipment. These include snorkelling, Scuba Diving, kneeboarding, water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaks, fishing and, of course, sailing. Make sure you ask if you have any special desires.
In the Caribbean, summer season may be less expensive than winter. Summer season is from May 1st to December 14th. Winter season is December 15th to April 30th. Xmas and New Years usually have an additional fee but not always. In the Med. peak season, July and August generally carry a premium
Gratuities are the norm when the service merits it. Remember that your crew work hard to ensure your vacation is a great one. They are your chef, bartender, tour guide, waiter etc and anything between 10% and 20% will be greatly apprieciated.
Q: What types of food and drink are served ?
A: The menus are designed around your food preferences. The chefs are excellent and can usually prepare any dish requested. Drinks such as wine, beer and alcohol are included as part of the package but vintage wines or champaignes are usually extra but always available on request. It is practice to provide the yacht with a preference sheet from each of your party. This will allow the chef to provision and plan your meals exactly the way you and your party expect.
Alcohol and beverages are also normally covered by the preference sheets and you should highlight what you like SAMPLE PREFERENCE SHEET. There are some occassions when the yachts bar will cost extra. Like when cruising the Grenadines in the summer. This is due to price and availability in these Islands and it is very much acceptable to bring your own onboard.
Q: Where do we go ?
A: The itinerary is based on your preferences or special interests. Although your broker will offer initial advice, the Captain will know the territory very well and will tailor the cruise to fit your requests. The Virgin Islands, The Grenadines (Caribbean) and the Mediterranean, offer a tremendous variety of bays, islands, anchorages and towns to visit. Regardless of where you may travel. It isn't possible to see everything in one visit however, and you may need to adjust your itinerary to accommodate your schedule and activities that you have chosen or return again in the future for another charter.
Q: What Should We Bring ?
A: Firstly, wherever possible (particularly if you are on a yacht under 100'), bring only soft sided luggage since space is limited and storage is easier. For clothing bring casual wear, mostly shorts and t-shirts, and swimsuits. A few of the more formal restaurants require long pants and collared shirts and occasionally a jacket, but "smart casual" is the norm. You can bring your own mask and snorkel if you're inclined, but all yachts carry an assortment of sizes. If you are expecting to scuba dive, check with your broker to make sure of the available equipment on board the yacht. Most yachts carry a wide selection of Tanning lotions and sunblocks and some have hairdryers. It is best to discuss this with the captain during the a phone call a couple of weeks before the charter. It is normal for the Captain to call you to discuss final arrangements at least 1 week before your trip.
Most yachts carry sunscreen. If you bring your own, please do not use oily lotions as it stains the yachts upholstery and teak decks.
A current passport will ensure smooth sailing. Passports are necessary to travel and may be requested by your captain or local customs or police services at any time
If you have any questions that are not covered, Please contact us.
charter@eastyachts.com.
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