Common Etiquette For Crewed Yacht Charter

By Freida Michael


Going for a cruise trip means you will have to deal with boat crews as politely as you can. Even if they are the ones who are on the serving side, you have to do your part and give them the due respect they deserve. When it comes to the crewed yacht charter Oxnard, here are common etiquette you should pay close attention to.

First, you must greet the crew. They are the ones who will be serving you when you are in the cruise. It would be to your advantage to ask for their permission first before you actually board the cruiser. You must let them know that you have the desire to board. This is actually a polite thing you have to do when you are cruising.

When you are wearing street shoes, you better remove them before you board the boat. There should be dedicated shoe baskets where you can place your street shoes. Wearing the street shoes on the boat will not only dirty the deck, it can also cause holes and such. You can go barefoot or with clean socks or slippers when on the boat.

Before you depart from the docks, you will be briefed by the captain and the crew about some safety rules you have to remember. The pre-departure safety briefing can give you tips on how you can handle various situation when at sea. Be sure to follow the rules given during the briefing since that is what can keep you comfortable.

When boarding, the crew will teach you how to handle the boat's basic systems. This is so that the times you have to disturb their daily work just for such reasons will be minimized. When it comes to the boat's basic system, they can include the electrical outlets, water and showers, lights, toilets, and the likes.

You might be chartering kids with you on the cruise. Just remember that chartering the kids does not mean you will have to treat the crew as babysitters. That is not included in their job description. They have their daily jobs to do so you have to pay attention to your own children. However, most of the crews are child-friendly so there should be no problem.

The saloon and the main living area are all community space. That is why it is important to keep an eye on you personal items while in there. Also, personal items like towels, hats, clothing, sunglasses, and toiletries should be kept in the cabin. If you go on the deck, you can bring them with you but put them in a small day pack.

For the cruise, rely on the rules set by the captain. You need the captain to decide if it is okay to go ahead with the cruise or if there are reasons why it should be otherwise. When the weather is bad or when time constraints prevent the compliance to schedule, the captain will suggest to not go ahead with the cruise. This is for people's safety.

The guests will usually be given the chance to dine ashore for at least one night. You should also treat the captain and crew to that. This can be optional though but know that the captain and crew will surely appreciate this gesture.




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