| When considering power yachts and sailing yachts it | | | | end of the market and so will have less space and |
| is realized that there are so many different models | | | | features than a larger crewed charter yacht. The |
| and designs of charter yachts. Consequently there will | | | | master cabin on a bareboat yacht will often have a |
| be so many different layouts of the cabins and living | | | | three quarter size double bed with two or three |
| quarters on yachts along with the feel and ambiance | | | | sides open to access. The bed could be of a step up |
| that different designs generate. It is not possible to | | | | island design where it is raised a step up from the |
| cover every option here so it will be better to state | | | | cabin floor. This is due to the design of the yacht as |
| the basics that every yacht will have and to | | | | the space under the bed is used for other functions |
| familiarize you with the terms that you need to | | | | of the yacht. The island bed looks grand but can be |
| know when booking your vacation to make sure you | | | | difficult for taller people who may need to bend |
| explain what you want. | | | | more to avoid touching the ceiling when stepping up |
| What ever the yacht the following terms are the | | | | to get into bed. |
| same. The largest and nicest cabin on board is the | | | | The master cabin should have a full length closet, but |
| master cabin, and in most cases has an attached en | | | | possibly a half closet and adequate drawers for your |
| suite bathroom and will have the largest bed and | | | | clothes and possessions. In the guest cabins with |
| fittings such as closets and drawers. On larger yachts | | | | bunk beds be aware the height above each bed may |
| that might well be a VIP cabin which would be the | | | | be restricted and more suitable for children than tall |
| next nicest cabin. The next level of cabins would be | | | | adults. The bunks will be quite narrow but you will |
| the guest cabins, with double or twin beds. The twin | | | | soon get used to them and in fact they will be quite |
| beds might in fact be bunk beds so you must clarify | | | | comfortable if the yacht is rolling as it is easy to |
| this point when booking to save any disappointments | | | | brace yourself. In some twin cabins such as the 'vee' |
| later on. Bunk beds are ideal for kids but may not | | | | cabin in the bow of the yacht the length of the bed |
| appeal to adults. | | | | might be restricted and a tall person will be unable to |
| The beds will typically be arranged 'fore and aft' in | | | | stretch out completely. This might also be the case |
| the yacht. It might mean that you will roll around in | | | | with the bunk beds. This will not be a problem with |
| your bed as the yacht moves in the sea but this is | | | | the master bed as the bottom of the bed will be |
| the best arrangement. If the sailing yacht is heeled | | | | open. |
| over under sail then you will gravitate to one side of | | | | The closet and draws in guest cabins will be limited in |
| the bed. This is not uncomfortable, just different to | | | | size so do not pack too many possessions. However |
| what you are used to. The alternative arrangement is | | | | there will be enough space if the space is managed |
| athwartships which is not so comfortable because as | | | | sensibly. Some yachts have the facility to convert |
| the ship rolls your head is one moment above the | | | | the dining table and couches into a bunk but it is not |
| level of your feet and the next moment below them. | | | | a good idea to hire a charter yacht with a view to |
| Please keep this in mind when looking at the bed | | | | this bed being used by members of the party. This is |
| arrangement on any yacht you are thinking of | | | | inconvenient and can cause tension with late risers or |
| chartering. | | | | untidy guests. It might seem a good idea in the first |
| Smaller yachts mean smaller cabins and smaller cabins | | | | instance to save money on your sailing vacation but |
| mean smaller beds. The size of yacht that you will | | | | you really should have a fixed bed for every guest. |
| charter as a bareboat charter will be at the smaller | | | | |