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Crewed cruising attracts yachtsmen in search of comfort, but it always raises the same questions: real budget, scope of services, itinerary flexibility. With Easy Crewed, Dream Yacht has formalized an intermediary offer between simple charter and high-end cruising.
A skippered charter accessible to non-sailors
Easy Crewed primarily targets crews with no sailing experience. The professional skipper takes charge of the yacht's operation, safety and route preparation. Customers don't need to show any permits or prove their skills.
For whom?
Families, groups of friends or crews of 6 to 10 people who want to sail without managing the technical aspects. It's also a solution for yachtsmen who prefer to concentrate on anchoring, swimming or exploring stopovers.
What's included in the base :
- An onboard skipper
- Onboard accommodation with fully-equipped cabins, bed linen and towels
- Boat and passenger insurance
- Fuel, water and consumables for the itinerary
- Snorkeling equipment and a paddle
- Harbour and mooring fees in most of the proposed areas
The clear advantage is that navigation is supervised and secure.
All that remains to be included are flights, transfers, meals ashore, alcoholic beverages, tips and travel insurance, all of which must be paid for by passengers.
Total privatization of the boat, a far cry from group cruises
Unlike cabin cruises, the boat is reserved for a single group. No strangers on board, no schedules imposed by other passengers.
For yachtsmen accustomed to Mediterranean marinas or Caribbean anchorages, this is a change of pace. The itinerary is drawn up with the skipper according to the weather, sea conditions and the crew's wishes. You can extend a stopover, stay at anchor if the water is protected, or modify the route to avoid a forecast gale.
A balanced budget between premium cruising and bare rental
Chartering a large catamaran with a full crew, skipper and hostess is often very expensive. Easy Crewed offers a rate base focused on essential services. The hostess/cook remains an option. She can provide breakfasts and simple lunches on board. This choice makes it possible to adjust the budget and the level of service.
For a group, the cost per number of passengers is comparable to that of some organized cruises, while retaining the privatization of the boat.
Cruising areas adapted to different boater profiles
The Easy Crewed offer covers a variety of basins, including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and exotic destinations.
In the Caribbean, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin and the Abacos and Exumas in the Bahamas offer steady trade winds and sheltered anchorages. The waters remain accessible to accompanied beginners.
In the Mediterranean, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, France and Montenegro combine coastal cruising, cultural stopovers and well-equipped marinas.
Farther afield, Seychelles, Tahiti, New Caledonia, Belize, La Paz or Thailand offer lagoon sailing, sometimes on reefs. Supervision by a local skipper is an asset when it comes to reading the passes and the seabed.
A formula designed more for leisure than for performance
Easy Crewed is not for crews looking for a sporting program or a quick delivery. The aim remains discovery, anchorages and additional nautical activities such as paddling or snorkeling. The skipper is in charge of maneuvering, watchkeeping and safety. Passengers can help with trimming if they wish, but this is not the main focus of the formula.
And perhaps that's the most important thing of all: allowing a crew to cast off without worrying about permits, route plans or the weather. Now it's up to you to choose the water and the season!
