4 Simple Yachty Steps
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1GATHER YOUR CREWTime to put a PSA out to your friends & round up the crew. Travel solo, with one partner in crime, or rack up the headcount to fill a whole boat -
2PICK YOUR DESTINATIONSelect a destination/event week that works best for you and your friends. The earlier you choose, the earlier you can tell your friends all about it -
3BOOK A YACHT OR CABIN2 people per cabin, 3 to 6 cabins per yacht. Yachts come in all different shapes and sizes, so be sure to choose the right cabin for your needs -
4SEE YOURSELF HEREYour Yachty Social experience awaits you! Get psyched about the ultimate yachting adventure with old friends and new
The Experience
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9AMMorning on the water, sailing to the next port (bathe yourself in SPF) -
12PMExplore where we dock (beach yoga, paddle boarding, snorkeling, etc)
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3PMDaytime relaxation, boat mixers & downtime
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5PMLocal excursions like: a private beach house, resort & spa
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8PMDinner with current friends and new
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10PMNightlife
Inside The Yachts
Our yachts vary in size and shape and can fit anywhere from 6 up to 12 people in 3 to 5 cabins.
This is an example diagram of our 5 cabin yacht for 12 and it includes a fitted kitchen with an oven, mini fridge (stocked by you to your heart’s content), double cabins, bathroom with a shower and a comfy common room that also provides a fold out single or double bed. We’re sure though that most of your time you’ll be spending top side chillaxing on the deck!
Cabins
As a rule of thumb, 10 people can rent a yacht with 4 double bed rooms since the common area has usually a fold out bed for 2, but as most people can’t sail themselves this space is usually reserved for the skipper and hostess. Keep this formula in mind when putting together a crew and selecting your yacht.
Bathroom
Yachts have bathrooms with showers, but showering off the back of the boat is certainly much more fun in the summer. The toilets are usually pump action, but the more luxurious models have your standard flush toilet.
Kitchen/Common area
If you’ve ever been on a boat or a yacht, you know space is used to maximum effect so a standard yacht will have a kitchen and a dining table in the common area, which folds out into a bed.
Yacht Selections
ECONOMY
Economic & practical! Slightly older than standard yachts and not as equipped but it will carry your crew from point A to point B.
STANDARD
Our modern model! More living space to host more than just your crew on board. Comes with a few extra bells & whistles, with more room to relax.
PREMIUM
Luxurious & exclusive! This is the “penthouse with a view” of yachts. Strong showerheads, bigger bathrooms to get ready in, and a large deck space for catching rays. Feel right at home on your boat.
Gender Balance
Why? Balanced mingling, of course! We believe in equal opportunity sailing. Skippers are considered neutral, and adding a hostess will count as a female crew member!
What’s included?
What’s not included?
There are other on-site additional cost that you need to consider as well when booking a yacht. Below are main items to know.
- Air or other transportation fares
- Airport transfers
- Hostess (included for cabin bookings but not for Yachts)
- Alcohol & dining out (don’t forget your skipper and hostess too)
- Groceries – snacks and drinks you’ll want to have on board
- Yacht security deposit (refundable)
- Gratuity – you’ll see that your skipper and hostess were critical to seamless enjoyment
Tips & Packing
This is a sailing adventure – pack accordingly! Use a soft duffel-type bag to maximize space on your yacht. Pack light & pack smart.
Pro Tip — Roll the clothes inside your bag instead of folding them!
Paramount Packing List
- Valid Passport & Visa (if applicable)
- Travel Insurance
- Local Currency
- Vacation Apparel
- Bathing Suits
- Casual dress for dinner and lounging
- Flip-flops/Sandals
- Sunglasses & Hat
- Light Sweater
- Essential Toiletries
- SPF Sunscreen
- After-Sun moisturizer
- Waterproof Mascara
- Lip balm with SPF
- Baby Wipes
- AUX Cable
- Reusable water bottle
- Underwater Camera or GoPro
- Chargers & Battery Packs
- Books, Cards, Board games
- Eye mask & Earbuds
- Flags for your Yacht!
- Anti-nausea medication
Anti-Pack List
- Heavy clothing
- Expensive Jewelry
- Hardcase luggage
- Pillows/Linens
Skipper
Skipper is included. First time sailing the open seas? No problem! A skipper is an extra crew member who stays with and takes care of you! Your skipper is well trained & knows the ins and outs of your yacht and route.
During the route, your skipper will:
- Do all of the sailing and navigate your crew along the way
- Be an awesome friend
- Show you the ropes if you’re willing to learn
Hostess
Hostess is optional. Need to add another female to balance your gender ratio? Adding a hostess will accomplish this, and she’ll make your life on the boat a lot easier too. Adding a hostess is highly recommended!
While on vacation, your hostess will:
- Accompany one of your crew members to go food shopping upon arrival
- Prepare one meal each day for the crew
- Excluding bedrooms, maintain overall cleanliness for your yacht—yes, she’ll even wash the dishes)
NOTE — You will be sharing your living space – it’s highly recommended that you include the skipper when planning and preparing meals & sleeping arrangements, as he is part of your crew. Also, the hostess & skipper typically share the common living space.
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STEP 1 — Choose a Yacht or a Cabin
The yachts accommodate 6 – 12 people but keep in mind that skipper takes up 1 of those spaces. The hostess service is optional and if you elect, she will also take up another space. If you would like more people to join your crew to decrease shared costs, send us an email and we will do our best to fill your group accordingly.
If you are traveling with just one friend, book a cabin for 2 and we’ll have you join the crew of other cabin bookers on of our mixed gender yachts.
STEP 2 — Select your destination
We’ll have more destinations in future runs, but for now, choose the weekend that works best for you and your friends.
STEP 3 — Payment
Once you select your yacht or cabin, you’ll be able make your payments via debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
Yacht Booking — Installment Schedule:
- When you book – 30%
- 45 days prior to event – 50%
- 30 days prior to event – 20%
Cabin Booking — Installment Schedule:
- When you book – 50%
- 45 days prior to event – 50%
The Organizer
Please appoint wisely because booking your yacht or cabin online is done by one person – the organizer. This guy or gal will be Yachty Social’s main point of contact and responsible for timely payments and crew list details.
Deposit
The yacht’s security deposit is fully refundable — just make sure you return it in the condition in which you started your adventures
Required for all yachts and cabin bookers, the security deposit will be collected (credit or debit card) on the first day – right before everyone boards. Security deposits will vary by charter/yacht and is determined by the charter companies. If no damages are reported during the check-out inspection, you will be refunded the full amount.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of a cancellation, we will do our best to recover charter expenses, but some charges will be expended.