CHARTER ETIQUETTE

THESE ARE SIMPLE ETIQUETTE RULES TO FOLLOW WHILST ONBOARD A YACHT. 

• Ask permission before boarding the boat. 

• Take shoes off when boarding.

• Listen carefully to safety rules.

• Treat the yacht as you would your own home.

• Use Oil free suntan lotions as they can stain teak and fiberglass. 

• Leave sand and salt water (when possible) off the boat. 

• Use fresh water conservatively (if there is no water maker). 

• Conserve electricity when the generator is not running 

• Follow the toilet instructions precisely.  

• Stay out of the galley when the chef is preparing the meals unless invited (most boats have snack areas for in between meals).

• Bring soft sidded luggage or duffel bags for easy storage. 

• Enter an anchorage or mooring at a slow speed .

• When you stop for fuel, follow proper fueling procedures.

• If you are using your dinghy at night do so using oars and not your outboard.

• Remain responsible for your children - Crew members should not be expected to babysit. 

• No smoking in the cabins.

• Zero tolerance on drugs. The captain has the right to end the charter on the spot. Do not expect any refund!

• If you are satisfied you must give a gratuity to the crew (10-20% out of the charter fee).

• Treat the Crew with respect and friendliness - they are not servants.

• Have in mind that the Captain has the last word.