FAQ

"What should I pack for the trip?" and other frequently asked questions

  • General
  • Booking & payment
  • Croatia
  • Greece
  • Montenegro

General

  • 1. I have no sailing experience, is that a problem?

  • Short answer: NO! A positive attitude is more than enough. There will be an experienced skipper on each boat, who will look after you, and teach you about sailing if you want to learn.

  • 2. I’ve never been on a boat before, is a sea cruise the right thing for me?

  • The majority of our participants have never been on a yacht cruise before either!Sailing the warm seas is for everyone, and a skipper will be there for your safety. There’s nothing to worry about, join us and experience what sailing has to offer: clear and warm waters, sun, cool breeze and huge flexibility. Indeed,many places we visit cannot be reached by land.

  • 3. Do you organize transportation to the marina?

  • Yes, we can assist you with finding the best flights and guide you from the airport to the harbor. On the majority of our cruises, we operate our own buses.

  • 4. What should I take with me?

  • Any form of ID (National ID card or passport), some cash and basic clothing. We will provide you with a detailed list of things to pack for the cruise, 2 weeks before departure.

  • 5. I don’t know how to swim, is it a problem?

  • Well, you’ll be missing on swimming and snorkeling, but you can always relax on the deck, and we do a few things on land. When it comes to safety, each yacht has life jackets, which you should wear when we are sailing.

  • 6. How much time do we spend on the yacht daily?

  • We always try to plan the cruise in a way that keeps everyone happy. The distance between our stops/marinas, are rather short, usually about 15 to 30NM. Sometimes, it means 3 hours of sailing, sometimes 6.We are not sailing on the ocean and the shore is never far away. We try to get the best mix of sailing, sunbathing, swimming, sight-seeing and partying. All our yachts will be cruising together, which allows us to organize many social activities, so you’ll never get bored or tired of being on a boat.

  • 7. Who helms the yacht?

  • Each yacht is helmed by a skipper, who is responsible for the safety onboard. Everyone is encouraged to try and take part in maneuvering the boat, our skippers are always happy to share their knowledge and teach you. NOTE – our skippers are always matching the crew in age, so your skipper won’t bite, you can talk to him.

  • 8. What's it like living on the boat?

  • You’ll find details and pictures of our fleet on our website. The yachts are always comfortable and spacious. Each of them is equipped with at least 1 bathroom with a shower and toilets, 3 to 4 double cabins and a fully equipped kitchen (or galley). There will also be a fridge, 12V electrical sockets, MP3/CD players and all the equipment needed to cook a delicious meal!

  • 9. What’s cooking? How do we eat onboard?

  • We usually divide the crew into a watch system. Each day, a different watch is responsible for cooking meals (breakfast, dinner) for the whole crew, as well as for providing supplies for it (shopping). The two-meals-per-day system works pretty well: breakfast and dinner in the evening. But we might go on land once in a while for dinner; the local food is definitely worth a try.

  • 10. Who will be on the yacht with me?

  • We always match the crews based on age and gender. What does it mean? You can expect your crew to be within your age range, and a gender ratio of 50/50. Of course, if you come as group of friends, we can arrange for you stay on the same yacht.

  • 11. What’s the weather like?

  • Sunny! Of course, weather can change, but temperatures in the summer average between 25 and 30°C. Rain is rare in the Mediterranean area, and water temperature reaches up to 23/24°C.

  • 12. Is there electricity on the boat?

  • While cruising, you can charge electrical devices in 12V car-like electrical sockets. While moored at the marina, 220V socket are always available for boats, so there is absolutely no problem with charging your electrical devices.

  • 13. Will someone be taking pictures?

  • We try to take as many pictures as possible during our cruises, but also at parties. We share them by email or over Facebook for those interested. If you are not willing to be tagged on pictures, please inform us about it.

Wnętrze jachtu - częste pytania

Standardowy Rozkład Kajut na Jachcie

Jachty pełnomorskie można śmiało przyrównać do "pływających apartamentów". To nie są mazurskie łupiny, tylko potężne jednostki, stabilne i przestronne - zarówno wewnątrz jak i na zewnątrz. Nawet wysocy ludzie spokojnie będą się w środku mogli wyprostować. Na każdym jachcie znajdziemy:

- konkretną liczbę przestronnych zamykanych kajut/kabin ("pokojów"), najczęściej z kojami ("łóżkami") dwuosobowymi (zdarzają się też koje piętrowe), zawsze z masą przeróżnych szafek i półek

- konkretną liczbę toalet z wc i prysznicem (tak, na jachtach normalnie można się umyć w dobrych warunkach i w ciepłej wodzie),

- przestronny salon* połączony z kuchnią, wyposażoną we wszystkie niezbędne do przygotwywania posiłków rzeczy (piekarnik, kuchenka gazowa, garnki, naczynia, sztućce itd).

*salon może pozostać pusty, mogą tam też spać dwie osoby (stół jest najczęściej obniżany i rozkłada się duże dwuosobowe łóżko)

W zależności od wielkości jachty mogą pomieścić konkretną liczbę osób, mają też konkretną liczbę kabin i łazienek. Poniżej prezentujemy 3 modele, z którymi możecie się spotkać. Z reguły im większy jacht, tym więcej ma kabin, tym więcej łazienek i tym większy komfort pływania na nim. Nie jest to natomiast regułą - zdarzają się np. jachty 4 kabinowe które są wygodniejsze od jachtów 5-kabinowych, wiele zależy tu od układu w środku i wykończenia. Dlatego my podzieliliśmy jachty na 3 klasy standardu, o czym w kolejnym punkcie.

JACHTY 3-KABINOWE (6-8 osób)

JACHTY 4-KABINOWE (8-10 osób)

JACHTY 5-KABINOWE (10-12 osób)

Booking & payment - FAQ

  • 1. How do I pay?

  • You can book a single place on the yacht or the whole yacht. In both cases:

    - first down payment: 50% of the total cost upon booking

    - second down payment: 50% of the total cost at least a month before departure

    If you book less than a month before departure, we will require the full amount to confirm your reservation.

  • 2. Is there a difference if I book a whole yacht or just an individual booking?

  • Booking a whole yacht is like a group reservation, meaning:

    - You need to gather your own crew

    - There will always be aspot reserved for a skipper

    - If you have your own skipper, you have one more paying crew member

    - If not, we will provide one for free. But the skipper will be excluded from any extra costs such as food/fuel/marina fees

    - A whole yacht will be cheaper than multiple individual bookings. However, the booking customer is responsible for gathering a full crew. We cannot give you a refund if your crew doesn’t reach the maximum capacity of the yacht.

     

    On the other hand, if booking individually, you simply get the number of places you require on a boat.

    You do not have to gather a crew; we will do this for you, by matching you with people of similar age and you will get an experienced skipper for free.

  • 3. So, I want to get a whole yacht, what’s next?

  • So, one person is booking the yacht and is responsible for:

    - Arranging payments

    - Providing the crew’s details (name, surname, date of birth and ID documents) at least two weeks before the cruise

    - Being our main contact for communication

  • 4. What’s the difference between security deposit and security insurance?

  • A charter company will always ask for a security deposit against any kind of damages that could occur during the cruise. Depending on the yacht, it is usually about €1,000 to €2,500. Upon returning the boat, if there are no damages, you’ll get the full amount back. If not, then part of it can be used for repairs. The sailing etiquette commands the crew to take responsibility as a whole. We should never look for a scapegoat.

    You can also opt for yacht security insurance. With the payment of an insurance premium (€100 to €150 per yacht), you are relieved of all liability should any damage occur as the insurance will cover for it.

    NOTE – sometimes, security insurance will not relieve you of all liability and will leave you accountable for minor damages, usually up to €100.

Croatia - FAQ

  • 1. How do I get to Croatia?

  • We always organize bus transport from Poland (Warsaw, Katowice) for our customers. If you are travelling from another country, there are plenty of flights to Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik. Budget airlines such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Easyjet fly there. We will always help find your way from the airport to the marina.

  • 2. Do I need a passport?

  • Croatia is part of the Schengen area and joined the EU in 2013, which means that any EU citizen can travel to Croatia with a personal ID card.

  • 3. What’s included in the price?

  • The prices for our cruises in Croatia always include:

    - Cost of chartering a yacht or an individual spot on the boat

    - A skipper

    - Bed linen and towels, dinghy for the yacht, end-of-stay cleaning

    - Travel insurance

  • 4. What’s not included in the price?

  • The price does not include:

    - Transit log, about €150/boat

    - Tourist tax, €1pp/day

    - Bus transport: Poland-Croatia-Poland (if you travel on your own, you’ll get a discount) (I moved that here because it says so when I checked the prices section for Croatia)

    - Food, fuel and marina fees, about €10 to 15pp/day

    NOTE – The skipper is always excluded from those extra costs

  • 5. What kind weather should I expect in Croatia?

  • Croatia is commonly known for sunny weather and high temperatures throughout the whole season.

  • 6. What is the currency of Croatia?

  • In Croatia they use KUNA (1kn); €1=7,5kn Euros as accepted almost everywhere, but it is likely that you’ll get the change back in kn.

  • 7. Is Croatia safe?

  • Yes, it is very safe and the locals are very friendly. We don’t even have to lock the boats at night or while we’re out in town.

  • 8. How’s sailing in Croatia like?

  • Croatia has heavily invested into its sailing infrastructure, which means there many beautiful (sometimes even luxurious) and well equipped marinas. There will always be a possibility to take a warm shower or use the toilets free of additional charges, as we will be staying there overnight.

Greece - FAQ

  • 1. How do I get to Athens?

  • There are many flights to Athens. Easyjet has flies from the UK, Italy Switzerland and Germany.

    A ticket usually costs €200 to €250 return, but you can get deals for €100 to €150.

    We start from marina Kalamaki, which can be reached from the airport using bus X96. The journey takes about 40 minutes – we get out at the stop right after Pizza Hut, or ask the driver for directions to Marina Kalamaki.

     

  • 2. Do I need a passport?

  • Greece is part of the Schengen area, which means that any EU citizen can travel with a personal ID card.

  • 3. What’s included in the price?

  • The prices for our cruises in Greece always include:

    - Cost of chartering a yacht / place on the boat

    - A skipper

    - Transit log

    - Bed linen and towels, dinghy for the yacht, end-of-stay cleaning

  • 4. What’s not included in the price?

  • The price does not include:

    - Tourist tax, €1pp/day

    - Food, fuel and marina fees, about €10pp/day (Greek marinas are substantially cheaper compared to other countries)

    NOTE – The skipper is always excluded from those extra costs

  • 5. What is the currency used in Greece?

  • Euro.

  • 6. Is Greece safe?

  • Don’t believe the news, there’s no rioting every day, life is still good in Greece and very safe.

  • 7. How’s sailing in Greece like?

  • In Greece, we don’t usually use marinas but rather harbors, located right next to the city center. We use the so-called “Greek mooring” – anchor dropped from the bow and the pier abaft. Keep in mind that Greek harbors also lack on the equipment you would find in a marina: toilets, showers… So, we’ll use the bathrooms on the yachts, there is always 1 to 3 onboard, with showers and warm water.

Montenegro - FAQ

  • 1. How do I get to Montenegro?

  • We always organize bus transport from Poland (Warsaw, Katowice) for our customers. The cruise will start in Dubrovnik,Croatia. If you are travelling from another country, there are plenty of flights there and Easyjet flies there. We will always help find your way from the airport to the marina.

  • 2. Do I need a passport?

  • Montenegro is part of the Schengen area, which means that any EU citizen can travel for up to 30 days with a personal ID card.

  • 3. What’s included in the price?

  • The prices for our cruises in Montenegro always include:

    - Cost of chartering a yacht / place on the boat

    - A skipper

    - Bed linen and towels, dinghy for the yacht, end-of-stay cleaning

    - Travel insurance

  • 4. What’s not included in the price?

  • The price does not include:

    - Transit log, about €150/boat

    - Tourist tax, €1pp/day

    - Bus transport: Poland-Croatia-Poland (if you travel on your own, you’ll get a discount)

    - Food, fuel and marina fees, about €10 to 15pp/day

    NOTE – The skipper is always excluded from those extra costs

  • 5. What is the currency used in Montenegro?

  • In Montenegro, the de facto currency in use is the Euro.

  • 6. Is Montenegro safe?

  • Yes, it is very safe and the locals are very friendly. We don’t even have to lock the boats at night or while we’re out in town.

  • 7. How’s sailing in Montenegro like??

  • While sailing in Montenegro, we will sometimes be staying in a fully equipped marina, and some other times in the town’s harbor (always with full moorings). Most of the time, there will be a possibility to use both toilets and showers in the harbor.

Rezerwacja/Płatności - częste pytania

  • 1. Jak dostać się na Karaiby?

  • Na Martynikę latają obecnie z Europy 4 operatorzy: AirFrance, AirCaraibes, Corsair oraz XL. Więszkość lotów jest z Paryża, więc startując z Polski musimy się liczyć z koniecznością przesiadki w Paryżu. Ceny lotów przez ocean zaczynają się już od 500 euro!

  • 2. Czy na karaibach potrzebna jest wiza?

  • Na naszej trasie odwiedzamy 3 kraje: Martynikę (terytorium francuskie), Santa Lucie oraz St Vincent i Grenadyny. Nie trzeba tam wyrabiać wizy! Po prostu lecicie na Martynikę z ważnymi paszportami, a wszystkie odprawy i procedury celno-graniczne przeprocesują potem nasi sternicy. Opłaty z tym związane wyniosą łącznie na wszystkich granicach ok. 15 euro/osoba.

  • 3. Co zawiera cena rajsu na karaibach?

  • Podana przez nas cena zawiera: miejsce na wybranym jachcie/katamaranie, opiekę doświadczonego sternika, transfer lotnisko-marina-lotnisko, organizację czasu na miejscu, pościel + ręczniki (2 komplety na osobę), taksę klimatyczną, ponton z silnikiem, koszulki wyjazdowe dla załogi.

  • 4. Jakich dodatkowych kosztów należy się spodziewać podczas rejsu na karaibach?

  • Do ceny rejsu należy doliczyć: koszty przelotu (np. lot Warszawa-Martynika-Warszawa można kupić już od 2500 PLN/osoba), składki do kasy jachtowej na jedzenie, wodę, porty, opłaty celne, sprzątanie, etc. (ok. 300 euro/osoba/pobyt), opłaty za wycieczki fakultatywne (od 50 do 250 euro/osoba w zależności od ilości wycieczek), kaucję zwrotną – 400 EUR/osoba lub 45 EUR opłaty bezzwrotnej + 50 EUR kaucji zwrotnej. Podsumowując, łączny budżet na 2 tygodniowe wakacje (rejs + lot + wszystkie wydatki/atrakcje, etc.) zamknie się w okolicach 8.000 - 10.000 zł.

  • 5. Jaka waluta obowiązuje na karaibach?

  • Na Martynice, gdzie zaczynamy rejs obowiązuje EURO, bowiem jest to terytorium francuskie. Na pozostałych wyspach funkcjonuje lokalna waluta, tzw. dolar karaibski (EC) wart ok. 1,40 zł. Dolary karaibskie najlepiej kupować w lokalnych kantorach w zamian za dolary USD. Można je też wyciągać z bankomatu lub wymieniać EURO, ale wtedy wyjdzie trochę gorszy kurs.

  • 6. Jaka jest pogoda na Karaibach?

  • Temperatura powietrza w ciągu dnia oscyluje wokół 28-30 stopni, ale jest przyjemnie dzięki chłodzącym powiewom wiatru. Nocą temperatura spada do ok. 24 stopni, natomiast temperatura wody wynosi ok. 25-27 stopni.

  • 7. Jak wygląda sprawa bezpieczeństwa na Karaibach?

  • Na Karaibach jest bezpiecznie i można tam śmiało podróżować. Lokalna społeczność dba o bezpieczeństwo turystów, bowiem zdaje sobie sprawę, że region żyje z turystyki. Niemniej jednak armatorzy przestrzegają przed możliwością kradzieży na wyspie St Vincent, która jest najbiedniejsza na całym archipelagu. Tam trzeba po prostu zachować czujność.

  • 8. Jak jest wyposażony i jak wygląda katamaran na karaibach?

  • Katamaran przypomina nieco pływający hotel. Ma zamykane kajuty sypialne, łazienki z toaletą i prysznicem, a do tego w pełni wyposażoną kuchnię z lodówką, duży salon oraz mnóstwo miejsca na pokładzie, żeby się rozłożyć, odpoczywać / opalać, etc. Na wyposażeniu są m.in.: pomoce nawigacyjne, GPS, radiotelefon UKF, ponton z silnikiem, panele słoneczne, przetwornica prądowa, odtwarzacz płyt CD/mp3 oraz komplet pościeli i ręczników.

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