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Yacht Crew Roles for Luxury Charters, From Former Captains
Learn who does what on a crewed luxury charter. Former captains explain departments, specialist roles, and how to check crew qualifications before booking.
5 Sea States That Decide Galapagos Snorkel and Dive Comfort
Use NOAA forecasts to pick the best snorkel, dive, and charter days. Learn the five sea states to watch, a 72, 48 and 24 hour check routine, and wetsuit...
3 Ways to Fish From a Yacht for Charter Guests With Minimal Gear
Learn three yacht friendly methods and the minimal gear, crew etiquette, and safety steps charter guests need to catch dinner on a charter.
What Former Captains Say Guests Must Know About Yacht Charter Etiquette
Be a welcome guest on a crewed charter: follow captains' safety calls, tip 5–20%, respect crew spaces, pack soft bags, and ask before photographing crew.
Work From a Yacht for Charterers: 3 Must Haves to Avoid Missed Calls
A checklist from captains for charterers: three essentials, dual Starlink redundancy, a private workspace, and crew tested meeting support to prevent...
Luxury Dive and Wildlife Guests: One Page Yacht Charter Checklist
One page pre departure yacht charter checklist for luxury dive and wildlife guests. Confirm passports, dive insurance, meds, transfers, and personal dive...
10–20% Gratuity for Luxury Yacht Charters, and How to Pay
Industry standard gratuity: 10–20% or $250–$350 per crew per day. See who gets the split and whether to pay cash or wire for luxury yacht charters.
9 in 10 Charters Use MYBA: What Charterers and Owners Must Check
Clause by clause, broker checked walkthrough of the MYBA contract. See which APA, delivery, and cancellation clauses to confirm before you sign.
Catamaran Charter Cost: From $4,000/Week, APA and Per-Person Formula
Plan your catamaran charter with confidence. See base rates from $4,000/week, learn how APA affects the final bill, use a step-by-step per-person budget,...