How many people can sleep on a 100 foot yacht?

While you may find some 100ft yachts with space for 12 guests, these cabins will be smaller, with one or two having tiny twin beds or even a pullman for children to sleep in. You're more likely to get a yacht with maximum space for eight to 10 guests.



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For a small vessel, about 50 to 80 feet with room for eight guests, an owner would need two to four crew members, according to Oxana Vergne, charter manager at Engel & Völkers Yachting, a brokerage focused on yacht sales and charters. Mega yachts, like a 236-foot Serenity, may have up to 30 crew members, she said.

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In short, if a yacht carries more than 12 passengers, irrespective of whether payment is made, the vessel is considered a 'Passenger Ship' which puts it into a different category from standard luxury yachts. A 'Passenger Ship' must be SOLAS compliant, which requires rigorous testing, training, and surveying (and cost).

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While many yachts in this range are outfitted with crew quarters, it's not unheard of for owners to operate a yacht of this size by themselves due to new technology and features. For instance, bow and stern thrusters plus wireless docking controllers can enable owners to run and dock the yacht themselves.

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While the ship — complete with a helipad and pool — accommodates 18 guests, Bezos and Sánchez decided to take it out for a spin on their own before inviting some of their A-list friends on board.

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It took me some time to get there but with time and experience I found the ideal boat for the cruising couple is 35 – 45 feet (10.5 - 14 metres). Go smaller, or larger, than this cruising sweet spot and you start to encounter problems.

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