The onboard crew is critical to the success and enjoyment of your luxury yacht charter. The number of crew members vary depending on the size of the boat and how many guests are onboard. This team usually consists of a captain and first mate, engineer, stewards and stewardesses and a chef. These crew members will work together to make sure the boat is running smoothly, as well as ensuring the enjoyment of all of the guests.
The Captain’s Duties on a Luxury Yacht Charter
For any size vessel, a captain is needed to operate the boat safely. The captain also assumes full responsibility for all of the guests onboard, while commanding over the other crew members. Prior to departure, the captain is responsible for training the crew and ensuring the safety of the boat. On the water, these roles will include steering, navigating, and any necessary maintenance of the boat. The responsibility of the yacht’s electrical, mechanical, computer and plumbing will fall to the engineer.
Crew Members Responsible for Attending to the Guests
The stewards and stewardesses on a luxury yacht charter are those crew members responsible for ensuring that all of the needs of the guests are met. This includes serving food and beverage service and attending to any special requests from guests. This team is also responsible for creating a warm and inviting interior of the boat. This may include flower arrangements, dining décor and bath amenities.
The crew members of a luxury yacht charter are carefully chosen to fit the boat’s size and requirements, as well as the number of guests onboard. Teams are thoroughly trained to meet guests’ needs, while ensuring that safety of everyone onboard.
Ready to experience all that a luxury yacht charter has to offer? Cruzan Yacht Charter’s fleet is always fully staffed with experienced crew members that can ensure your voyage is a success.