19 juin 2015

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 wearing shoes, avoid stepping on the deck with them on. As much as possible, you should board on the cruiser barefoot or with socks on. If you must wear footwear, you have to wear slippers or smoother footwear. Doing that allows you to avoid putting a hole into the deck or damaging the deck.

There will always be a pre-departure safety briefing before you start the cruise. It is imperative that you listen to the pre-departure safety briefing. Whatever you know from the said briefing can help you handle any situation that come during a cruise. You must follow the rules since they are what will keep you comfortable.

During boarding, you will be taught how to handle the basic systems on the boat. These systems include, but are not limited to, the electrical outlets, toilets, lights, water and showers, and such. Once you know how to handle the basic systems on the boat, you can avoid disrupting the daily work of the crew.

Chartering with children should be okay. However, you will be the one to take care of them. Do not ever treat the crew as your child's babysitter since this is not a part of the crew's job description. You must leave the crew members to their job. Even if they cannot take care of your child, they should still be child-friendly.

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.

It should be okay to dine ashore. The broker or the crew can arrange this for you. If you are planning to dine ashore, do not forget to treat the captain and the crew as well. Even if this is an optional thing to do, know that they will really appreciate this sweet gesture.




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