Advices for family yacht charter

Boat charter is a great way to spend some quality family time. We are all very busy today. Even the children. School, homework, practice, and extracurricular activities fill up their week. Parents working and commuting, cooking, taking care of the finance, house, and pets. It can be exhausting. A week on board a boat is a great way for a family to spend some time without the distractions of modern living. Making sure you packed everything you might need we have prepared a small guide. Kids suitable activities and tips for choosing the right boat.

Water activities

The day will surely be filled with fun water activities. This is a great way to drain energy. After a day loaded with jumping, swimming, snorkeling, and fresh air you can be sure kids will fall asleep as soon as their head touches the pillow. Boating holiday is a perfect opportunity to learn to swim without the help of inflatables. Saltwater is thicker than sweet pool water and for that reason, it's easier for kids to learn how to swim.

Kids get bored, so keep the cruising distances short. Frequent swimming stops will give them time to play and relax. You can even try to match cruising time with nap time, so the kids won't even feel it.

Snorkeling can be helpful for some outdoor biology lessons. Bring a colorful children's encyclopedia about fish, coral & shells. If you turn the learning into fun, they will not even notice it. Learning from live examples is much easier than reading from a dull book. Don't you think?

Fishing can be a great way to improve kids' bond with their parents. Learning a new skill. The excitement of catching a fish. It would be a wonderful experience for them. Make sure you return them to the sea! We don't want another finding Nemo situation.

Sea toys, prepare for endless fun. Sea bob is usually used by divers, but it can also be a great water toy for kids to enjoy. Add to your boat charter a towing seat and give your kids a taste of an adrenaline rush. Bigger yachts can even have a big slide installed.

To make sure everybody safe, make the kids wear life vests. Set a schedule so at every moment everybody knows who is in charge of the children.

Boat activities

Board games like Pictionary, Monopoly, or Uno can be a great way to overcome the age difference between children and parents. You can play against each other, in teams. For example team boys, team girls. Also, a fun way to spend the evening together. Remember, no cheating!

Organize game show nights. Children can learn an awful lot about boating. In the evening you can have a little quiz organized for the youngsters to test what they have learned. Nothing too difficult... they are also on holiday. And a little award will make any kid smile.

A bedtime routine is very important to children. Try to implement the same bedtime routine you had at home. Cozy up and ready a story or watch a movie together. There are some wonderful books and cartoons to choose from. Finding Nemo can inspire your little explorer for a morning snorkeling expedition. The Little Mermaid can sparkle the imagination of your little princess.

Baby on board

Don't be afraid to charter a boat with a baby. There is no better way to fall asleep than by calming the movement of the sea. Also is well-known that fresh air makes everybody hungry. So best to prepare a lot of snacks, because even the picky eaters will shout out they are hungry.

Teens on board

Just make sure they have Wi-Fi :)

Bigger kids can be more involved in boat management. Especially if you are bareboating make sure you assign tasks. Teenagers thrive when adults treat them as their equals. It can be simple things like making sure you have enough water and fuel. They can help with planning and navigation. You can help them with things they find important. Instagram posting can be trivial for you. But a perfect holiday picture liked by teenagers' peers will make your kid smile all day long.

Nanny on board

A boating holiday is a wonderful way to spend quality time together. However, It's not a bad idea to bring your nanny along. It's someone kids are already used to. Also, this will give you and your spouse some alone time.

Discuss with kids rules of conduct on board before the holiday and make sure they understand. Above all, they need to know that they can't leave the boat in port without permission.

Children-proof boat rentals

Most boats are surprisingly children-proofed already. Round edges, anti slip surfaces, drawers, and cupboards with a locking system, sound safer than an average home.

Here are some boat features that have proven useful when vacationing with kids:

single level cockpit - this feature will prevent tripping and falling;
leather or vinyl upholstery- cleaning will be much easier;
2 head at least - big families need more space, especially if you have teenagers who take a long time to get ready;
hydraulic/manual bathing platform - your private beach on board a yacht.

Hope all this will make decision-making easier!

Use Sunscreen, delicate children's skin cant take more than 10 minutes in the sunshine. Make sure hats are a part of the children's daily outfits.

Family boat charters bookings

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