What is a yacht preference sheet?

Answer

A yacht preference sheet is a pre-charter questionnaire used to tell the captain and crew about the guests, their preferences and any requirements that will help personalise the charter.

It commonly covers food and drinks, allergies, dietary requirements, activities, sleeping arrangements, children's needs, preferred cruising style and other personal preferences.

Options / distinctions

Guest names and ages –

Dietary requirements and allergies –

Food and beverage preferences –

Favourite wines and spirits –

Children's requirements –

Water sports and activities –

Special occasions –

Medical or mobility considerations relevant to the crew –

Preferred daily routine and cruising style

Analysis

The preference sheet is one of the most useful tools for turning a yacht from a generic holiday into a personalised experience. The more useful the information supplied, the more effectively the crew can prepare.

Broker Comment

Don't worry about making the preference sheet “perfect”. Tell the crew how your group actually travels and eats. Useful details often make a dishes, wine preferences, children's routines, water-sports interests, preferred wake-up times and whether the group prefers an active ticking boxes. For example, “we like a light breakfast and prefer lunch around 2pm” can you expect to enjoy. Most yacht charters are informal during the day, with depends heavily on the yacht and destination. Storage, dress expectations, tender arrangements and water-sports equipment can all affect what you need to dress is generally relaxed and depends on the destination, yacht and occasion. During the day, swimwear, shorts,wear policies also vary by yacht. Many yachts have specific requirements for footwear on deck, and some-charter dress code. The appropriate clothing depends on the yacht, itinerary, climate your itinerary calls for it. For most charters, comfortable, versatile clothing is more useful than a bigger difference than formal requests.