Family Yacht Charter

With very young children, the details matter more than the yacht's length: where their cabin sits relative to yours, whether there is shade on deck, how steep the stairs are, and whether cots, high chairs or stair gates can be arranged for that yacht.

We plan short passages, calm anchorages and a daily rhythm around naps. Baby equipment availability is confirmed per yacht — it is never assumed.

Children usually remember the swimming, the beach, the tender rides and the crew. Gentle toys, snorkelling and sheltered bays tend to matter more than anything else aboard.

Supervision always stays with parents or the family's own staff. Crew help and include children, but they are not childcare.

Teenagers want independence, connectivity and things to do. Cabin location, water toys, wake sports, diving (where qualified and permitted) and evenings ashore can make the difference between a family trip they endure and one they ask to repeat.

When grandparents travel too, we look at stairs, handrails, cabin access, shade, stability at anchor and quiet spaces away from the children. Mobility needs are discussed openly and confirmed against each proposed yacht.

A yacht licensed for twelve guests may still be a poor fit for your family. Which cabins are on which deck, whether children can sleep near parents, twin versus double configurations, and whether a cabin converts for a nanny all shape the trip.

We review deck plans with you before any shortlist is finalised.

Stabilisers (underway and at anchor, where fitted), hull type, itinerary planning and anchoring choices all affect comfort. Catamarans and larger motor yachts can feel steadier for some families, but no yacht removes motion entirely.

We plan passage times around weather and children's routines, and suggest families discuss seasickness remedies with their doctor before travelling.

A family-experienced crew changes everything — patient, warm, safety-minded and comfortable with children aboard. Child-friendly crew are not a nanny service. If you need childcare, bring your own nanny or ask us about arranging qualified family staff where the yacht can accommodate them.

Chefs can plan children's meals, early suppers and favourites alongside adult dining. Preference sheets are completed before the charter.

Allergies and dietary requirements are shared with the chef and crew, but no galley can guarantee an allergen-free environment. Families managing serious allergies should bring medication and discuss arrangements in detail before booking.

Paddleboards, kayaks, inflatables, snorkelling, seabobs, jet skis and foils vary by yacht. Age, weight, supervision and local rules apply — jet skis and powered toys in particular are restricted in many areas and often require licences.

Beach clubs and swim platforms make swimming easy; pools and jacuzzis are welcome where fitted but are always supervised by parents.

Every charter begins with a safety briefing. We ask the crew to include children in a way they understand, and confirm in advance that correctly sized child lifejackets are aboard for each child's weight.

Good family itineraries are slower: shorter passages, morning swims, a beach or village ashore, and calm anchorages at night. Different ages want different days — we build in time for each.

School holidays concentrate demand in July, August, Easter and the winter break. Earlier enquiries give more choice of yacht and crew.

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and reunions work beautifully aboard — a cake, a dinner on deck, a beach set-up where permitted. We plan the moment without overpromising what local rules allow.

Privacy: crew sign confidentiality expectations, and we avoid sharing family details beyond what is operationally needed.

Wi-Fi and screen time: connectivity varies by yacht and location; some families agree screen-free hours aboard.

Tutors or schooling: on longer charters a tutor can sometimes join if a cabin is available.

Pets: rarely permitted and only with owner approval and local entry rules met.

Pregnancy: discuss travel with your doctor; we can plan calmer passages and avoid strenuous activities.

Motor yachts give space and speed between anchorages; catamarans offer wide, level decks; sailing yachts suit families who want the experience of sailing. Bigger is not automatically better — layout, crew and toys usually matter more than length.

Charter fees depend on the yacht, season, destination and length. Most charters add an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) for fuel, food, drinks, berthing and extras, plus VAT where applicable and a customary crew gratuity.

What is included varies per contract. We set out base fee, APA, taxes and extras clearly before you commit. We do not publish prices on this page.

Request a family charter budget

We can coordinate private jets, transfers with correctly fitted child car seats, and luggage — soft bags store far more easily aboard than hard cases.

Private jets

Many family-suitable yachts are not shown publicly. We review the wider market around your family's ages, cabins and destination and present a short, honest shortlist.