Thursday, June 18, 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 have to let them know that you have arrived. When they know that you are their clients for the day, they can greet you. Of course, be polite and ask them for their permission to board the boat before you actually do so. Even if they were the ones to greet you first, asking permission is the least you can do.

When you are wearing your street shoes, know that you have to leave them behind before boarding this boat. You have to remove them and put them in dedicated shoe baskets. Removing your shoes allow you to prevent asphalt dirt to stain the white decks. It is also a way to avoid inflicting a hole into the deck.

Before departing from the docks, it is natural to be briefed with the safety tips you must follow when at sea. The pre-departure briefing is to ensure that everyone will stay safe even when the shore is already far off. You must listen to the briefing since they help keep you safe and even make your cruise more 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.

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.

In a cruise, the one who determines the law would be the captain. Anything the captain says is law. If the captain says that it would be impossible to go through with a cruise because of the adverse weather or because there is a time constraint, then you better listen to what the captain says. This is for your safety.

Dining ashore should be possible when in the cruise. You can do it for one night. When you are dining ashore for one night, you should consider asking the captain and the crew out for a treat. This might be optional but the captain and the crew will appreciate the gesture.




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