Yacht rental is a growing industry in the United Arab Emirates. It is seeing particularly significant development in Dubai, where more and more tourists are seeking refuge from the emirate’s busy streets, in the waters which surround them. As well as providing an opportunity to unwind, yachts are commonly used to host events in Dubai. These can range from something as mundane as a business meeting to something as extravagant as a wedding. Obviously, the size of the yacht you require depends on the event you’re planning. Here are a few useful tips to help you pick the right sized yacht for your occasion.
Age Range
When you are searching for the best yacht for your event, give some thought to the age range of your expected attendees. If you suspect children will be coming onboard, you should do what you can to secure a larger yacht. This will give the younger passengers plenty of room to run around without interrupting the conversation of the adults. Additionally, younger passengers necessitate safety rails, so you should make sure they are present and sturdy on the yacht you choose.
Length of Trip
If you are simply planning a business meeting onboard your chosen yacht, there’s really no need to pick a large model. Most business meetings last in or around an hour, so cabins are unnecessary. If your event requires you and your passengers to be at sea for an extended period of time, however, you should seek to secure several cabins to ensure sleeping spaces for everybody onboard. Spaces to shower, pray, and work out may also be necessary.
Size of Group
Similar to the length of your trip, the size of the group you are traveling with will have major influence over the size of the yacht you require. Obviously, a sizeable party means you will need a yacht with enough space to comfortably fit everybody onboard. However, it also means you’ll need a number of toilets and, if the trip is intended to last more than a couple of hours, multiple sleeping spaces.
Crew Requirements
A crew is almost always necessary to ensure your yachting experience goes smoothly. If you’re planning only an hour or two onboard, your crew might simply consist of somebody to captain the yacht. Longer trips - or trips with larger parties - necessitate multiple crew members. If you want to take a chef onboard, you will need a yacht big enough to house a kitchen. Similarly, if you deem a nurse or doctor necessary, they will need a medical room to treat patients.
Disability Requirements
If you or a passenger suffers from a physical disability, you will need a yacht designed to accommodate disabled people. Not only should your chosen yacht rental boat feature a wheelchair ramp, but it should also have enough room to comfortably accommodate the disable passenger or passengers when they are onboard. A disabled toilet should also be included, and ideally an elevator to take disabled passengers from deck to deck.