What is yacht etiquette?

Do treat the yacht as you would your own home. A simple rule to follow. The crew want you to feel at home and equally the boat owner will appreciate care taken with his property. Superyacht owners want charter guests to treat the yacht like it's their own home.



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Be polite, introduce yourself and present yourself well to all guests. It is also important to find the right degree of presence around the guests – to be present when they need you but also avoid being too present or overly pushy. As with any other job, you also need to stay discreet about your personal issues.

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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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Yacht etiquette: the golden rules
  1. Treat the yacht as you would your own home.
  2. Give the crew your full respect.
  3. Make sure you plan any party in advance.
  4. Allow the crew enough time to get the yacht looking ship shape.
  5. Make sure you know what the smoking policy is onboard.
  6. Make sure you bring suitable luggage.


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Yes, staff do have sex with each other, as well as occasionally with clients onboard and even with the actual owners of the boats when they return. Abbie told The Tab that everyone has sex out there: “It 100 per cent happens, although it's supposed to be forbidden so it is always kept away from the captain.

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“Usually it is rare to see private yacht owners giving tips, but it is not rare to see their guests, friends or family coming for a few days at no charge and then compensating the crew if they had a great trip.” “On the yachts, we worked on, definitely not – only charter guests tipped.”

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Tipping the crew is customary at the end of a private yacht charter, but there's a big difference between 5% and 15%. So how do you decide between leaving an average tip or a generous one? First, the amount you give depends on your destination.

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The purpose of the 13-36 Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) was to provide design criteria, construction standards and other safety measures for yachts carrying 13 to 36 passengers so as to minimise the risk to such ships, to the personnel on board and to the environment.

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The reason lays in regulation. Once a vessel carries more than 12 passengers, even if it is being used as a private yacht, it is considered to be a passenger ship and has to comply with the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea) set out by the IMO (International Maritime Organization).

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Generally, people tip around 10-20 percent of the charter's total cost. Note that the captain might distribute a percentage of the tip to the rest of their crew, depending on their contributions and duration of service.

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Guests pay for the charter The charter guests you see on the show are genuine charter guests. They pay their own money to secure a space within the six weeks of filming time each season. It can cost tens of thousands of dollars to charter any of the superyachts featured in the series.

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While most guests on the show are generous with their tips, there was one instance where the crew received no tip at all. In their very first charter back in 2013, the crew had to report illegal drug use by the guests, resulting in their removal from the yacht and no tip.

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Most yachts have mini-refrigerators in the guest areas and a word to a crew member will ensure they are stocked and replenished with your favourite drinks and snacks throughout your stay. Smoking on most yachts is prohibited inside the cabin, but there may be specific areas on deck set aside for smokers.

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Whether the yacht is chartered or privately owned will all contribute to your monthly pay packet; your basic salary will be the same whether you work on a charter yacht or a private boat, though on a charter, you will generally receive tips; this usually around 10% of your monthly salary, or it can range between €1,500 ...

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Salaries will vary depending on the size, type, location, and use of the yacht. The crew's experience and qualifications will also play a role in determining their salary.

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APA – The Advance Provisioning Allowance is a sum the charter guests will pay to the yacht in addition to their base charter fee. This is typically 25 – 35% of the fee and will cover expenses such as food and beverages, fuel and marina fees.

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