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No, not at all. Our wonderful skippers will take care of the sailing for you. You can, however, choose to muck in as much or as little as you like by getting behind the wheel and giving it a go! Many guests enjoy getting involved and you are welcome to have a try. There may be occasions where the skipper will ask for help by throwing a rope ashore when you’re parking up for an evening or pressing a button to lower the anchor but it’s very straightforward to do and the sense of accomplishment is well worth it.

On most occasions your skipper will be a Seamaster skipper, chosen by us specifically for you. Please let us know if you have any specific requests but rest assured that we only employ the very best. On some occasions the skipper will be permanent crew on the boat you’ve booked.

Skippers sail the boat, obviously, but so much more. They are your guide for the week and will work with you to formulate a final itinerary based on your preferences and the wind conditions at the time. They can recommend restaurants, secret destinations, and even call ahead to make reservations for you. They will also keep the exterior of the boat clean and in ship shape order. Skipper’s do not prepare food or do any internal cleaning. This is the role of a host, who we do have available if you wish. Your skipper must have their own cabin, whether part of the main boat or a designated skipper’s cabin, which larger catamarans and some yachts have.

Ultimately, you have the final say on where you will sail in conjunction with input from Seamaster and your skipper. We provide you with suggested itineraries and we do recommend doing some research on the sailing area yourselves. We will post you a guidebook for every area that offers helpful information including restaurant recommendations.

Our skippered yacht charters are self-catered, however if you want catering, we do also offer skipper + host/cook (crewed) holidays as well. On board the boat there is a kitchen which has fridge, oven, hob, and cooking facilities perfect for preparing breakfasts, lunches and simply dinners. Typically, however, you will eat out at night, visiting one of the many wonderful traditional tavernas and restaurants that are nestled in villages and bays across the Mediterranean.

In addition to the cost of the boat and skipper, there are other costs you should consider. Firstly, you are responsible for feeding the skipper (and host if you have one). This is usually straightforward for breakfast and lunch as you typically eat on board, and they eat what you eat. For dinner, you typically provide the skipper with a stipend (€25) to eat out or they will buy something and give you the receipt. Other costs you should consider include the fuel for the boat, which can range between €100pw - €400pw depending on the size of the yacht, and mooring fees, which also range depending on the size of your yacht but also where you choose to stay overnight. Marinas cost more than anchoring, for example. Ask us for specific details.

Honestly, don’t over complicate it. There are two ways to think of a boat; one as a villa and the other as a car. As a villa because a yacht also has a number of bedrooms and bathrooms that are required to fit your friends and family. You can have a big villa or a small villa, and the price goes and down accordingly. Think of it like a car because the price of both a vehicle and yacht are both dependent on its size and age – new cars cost more and old cars cost less, as do yachts. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions as well, we are here to help!