Does the yacht actually fit your family?

6. Are both the guest permissions and the cabin allocation established?

Do not use berth count as your permission check. The MCA’s REG Code guidance distinguishes yachts carrying no more than 12 passengers from those covered by Part B. Separately, the US Coast Guard advises US charter passengers to verify that a vessel is authorised to carry their group; applicable documentation depends on the operation. (gov.uk)

• A — 0: We have counted beds in photographs.
• B — 1: A listing says the yacht sleeps our number of guests.
• C — 2: We have a cabin plan and stated guest capacity, but permission for the proposed operation or a sleeping arrangement remains unresolved.
• D — 3: Supporting documentation has been reviewed for the proposed operation and passenger numbers, and every guest has an agreed cabin and bed allocation.

Evidence to keep: The relevant capacity and operating evidence, plus a guest-to-cabin table. Include accompanying nannies or household staff in the questions sent to the broker; do not assume they fall outside passenger limits.

7. Have boarding, mobility, children’s supervision and cabin fairness been checked?

For a multi-generational charter, assess the actual guest journey through the yacht. Burgess highlights layout and access features in family selection and notes that looking after children is not the crew’s primary role. (burgessyachts.com)

• A — 0: We have assumed a luxury yacht will accommodate everyone’s needs.
• B — 1: The brochure says family-friendly or accessible, but we have not tested what that means.
• C — 2: We have identified needs, but access details, supervision responsibilities or cabin compromises remain unconfirmed.
• D — 3: The relevant guests or their representatives have accepted a documented arrangement covering boarding, essential routes, cabins and supervision, with no unmet essential requirement.

Evidence to keep: A functional-needs checklist. Where relevant, request measurements or a current walkthrough covering the gangway, tender transfer, stairs, lift stops, bathroom access and swimming access. Confirm childcare responsibilities separately from entertainment.

8. Are the current crew, service capabilities and essential equipment a match?

Assess the team and service plan, not just the yacht’s interior. Fraser describes matching guests with crew skillsets and using preference information to prepare food, drink and activities. (fraseryachts.com)

• A — 0: We selected the yacht mainly from photographs.
• B — 1: We have general service claims or an undated crew profile.
• C — 2: We have current information, but an important dietary, activity, connectivity or equipment requirement remains unconfirmed.
• D — 3: The broker and yacht team have confirmed the relevant capabilities for our dates, recorded limitations and costs, and agreed how material changes will be communicated.

Evidence to keep: Current crew information and a requirements matrix. Ask specifically about stabilisation underway and at anchor, shade, tenders, activity restrictions and connectivity if they matter to this group. Record essential dietary requirements privately with the appropriate team—not in a public quiz submission.