What should you do next? Follow this short decision path
Key points from this page
- Recommended stop rule:
| Your position | Next action | What you need before moving forward |
|---|---|---|
| You have an idea, but no agreed brief | Complete Stage 1 | Dates, guest configuration, non-negotiables and total-trip ceiling |
| You have brochures or informal quotes | Complete Stages 2–3 | Dated availability, a workable cabin allocation and an operationally credible route |
| You have a preferred yacht | Complete Stages 4–5 | Comparable cost scenarios, the actual agreement and resolved specialist questions |
| You are being asked to sign or transfer money | Complete Stage 6 | Principal approval, completed contractual review and independently checked payment instructions |
| You have already booked | Complete Stage 7 | Reconfirmed arrangements, expense controls and a closeout plan |
Recommended stop rule: do not make a new binding commitment while a hard requirement, operating permission or payment destination remains unresolved. If you have already signed, obtain advice about existing obligations rather than assuming that withholding payment is a cost-free exit; cancellation and non-payment are expressly addressed in the reviewed MYBA specimen. (ionian-ray.com)