Can I request a particular yacht crew?

Answer

You can express a preference for a particular crew, captain or service style, but crew availability depends on the yacht’s operating arrangements and the dates of the charter.

Crew members can also change between seasons or individual charters.

A preferred crew should therefore be treated as a request to be confirmed rather than an automatic guarantee.

Analysis

Crew continuity can be valuable, particularly for repeat charter clients, but operational circumstances can change.

The broker should confirm the relevant crew information for the actual charter dates.

Broker’s advice

If you’ve previously chartered with a crew you particularly enjoyed, tell us. We’ll investigate whether they are operating the yacht for your dates rather than assuming the published crew list is current.