A yacht isn’t just a way to get from one place to another. It’s an experience. There are a ton of ways that you can take that experience and make it fun. We’ve covered three of our top picks below. Spend Time with Family and Friends Out on a boat, the fresh air surrounding you, and the sunshine beaming down is one of the most singular experiences you can have. Why not make it better by inviting your family and friends? Spending time at sea gives you a chance to get away from the distractions of life. This gives you the perfect chance to make memories with those you love by taking in the sites, playing silly games, or just having a nice long chat. Party Celebrating anything is a great excuse to throw a party where you can spend time with your crew, eat good food, and enjoy life. You can kick that celebration up a notch by throwing your party on a yacht. Being out at sea while partying adds an atmosphere of seclusion, and can even be romantic. If you’re on a yacht, you can also continue the party somewhere else by docking at a nearby port and enjoying whatever that city or town has to offer. Just Relax Nothing beats the sound of the ocean for calming nerves and promoting a sense of well-being. In fact, being out on a boat can give you the chance […]

When we think of things we can do to promote a healthy mind and body, we don’t often think of chartering a yacht. In fact, chartering a yacht can seem like a luxury; only something the frivolous and rich can do. However, chartering a yacht, has some surprising benefits for cultivating both a healthy mind and a healthy body. If you want to do something which will have benefits for both your mind and body, you can do worse than to charter a yacht out onto the ocean or to see the sights. #1: Burn More Calories Did you know that being on a boat on the water makes you passively burn more calories than when you’re on land? That’s because your body is constantly making little adjustments to counter the natural movement of the boat. Your muscles will flex and stretch, even when you’re not consciously meaning to, leading to better muscle control and more calories burned. #2: Clean Sea or Ocean Air Being on the ocean or sea means that you are breathing air which has negative ions. These negative ions help you absorb more oxygen and balance your serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical in your body which is lined with mood and stress. You will find that you feel more alert, relaxed, and energized. #3: Destress In our lives, we’re bombarded everyday with what we need to do and how long we have to do it. […]

Many parents hesitate to take their kids on a boat due to safety concerns. However, if you make sure these five items are taken care of, you will have less to worry about. Talk to Your Child The first step is to let your child know what’s happening. A child’s first trip on any boat (yacht or not) is exciting. They will often be eager to run around and check out the yacht. You should let them know that running around and getting into things is not necessarily smart and that they could get hurt. You don’t want to scare them, as they won’t enjoy the trip as much, but just let them know that caution is needed. Ask for Life Vests The second step is to talk with the Captain or crew of the yacht about life vests for the kids. Putting a life vest on a child is one of the best ways you can ensure their safety, especially if they fall overboard. Protect Them From the Elements We’ve written before about dealing with the elements while on a boat, and this is even more true for children than for adults. Children’s skin is more sensitive to the effects of the sun and wind. Make sure you pack sunscreen and bring layers to make sure your child has adequate protection. Stock up on Medication Other things to prepare for are seasickness, headaches, or other ailments. The things that […]

Being out on a yacht can be a great and relaxing experience. You don’t want to spoil that by forgetting to prevent things like sunburn, insect bites, seasickness, and getting too cold. All of these things may happen on your yachting trip, and once you know what to do to prevent them, you can enjoy the experience more. Sunburns Being on a boat in the sun can actually make you get a sunburn faster than on land. The easy answer to that is to wear sunscreen. However, be careful what kind of sunscreen you pick. You’ll want to make sure you choose one with a higher SPF rating, which blocks both UVA and UVB rays. You will also want to pick a sunscreen that is water or sweatproof as these will help make the sunscreen last longer than normal with all the moisture from the ocean. You can also bring a hat, wear sunglasses, and wear layers to protect yourself from the sun. Insect Bites You might think that being on a yacht means that you don’t have to worry about insects. While that many be true if you’re out on the open ocean, it is certainly not true if you are close to shore. Mosquitos and other bugs may plague you when docking or when anchoring close to shore. You don’t necessarily have to wear bug repellant all the time but having some with you is a great idea. […]