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09.05.2021 1:06:23
We had a family that booked a charter for a relaxing vacation and unbeknownst to them, their relatives did the same exact thing on another yacht with a plan to surprise them.
See full version: I; m the captain of a yacht that costs $195,000 a week to charter. I do more than just drive the boat — here; s what my job is like
We had a family that booked a charter for a relaxing vacation and unbeknownst to them, their relatives did the same exact thing on another yacht with a plan to surprise them.
It's a beautiful yacht with exceptional owners and excellent resources to get the job done. It also has an extensive toy line-up — making it an action-packed charter yacht and one of the best in the industry. I'm very proud and honored to captain this very successful program.
Amarula Sun is a 50-meter yacht that I currently run and have managed for the last eight years.
I was practically born on the water, cruising on my father's sportfish — a sport fishing boat — and my uncle's yacht from a very young age. By the time I was 10, I was capable of navigating on my own with just the use of a compass and paper chart.
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For example while the rate applied for skipper services is pretty much standard for all companies (150-170 euro/day), all the others extra can range according to many factors. Docking fees can range from 50 euro/night to under 10 euro or to 0 when you prefer to spend the night at anchor in a bay. How much fuel you are going to use depends on how long the engine will be running - more specifically on the distance to your favorite destination and weather condition. "But won't we be sailing most of the time-why are we discussing fuel?' you might be wondering. Please read below the paragraph marked with **
Fantastic journey through the Cyclades
This vacation was a longtime bucket list item and over 1 year in the actual planning. We had a fantastic 2 weeks visiting numerous islands in the Cyclades with our 2 sons and their wives. We have our own sailboat at home but the harbor system and mooring is very different from how it is done in Canada. Adriana and Radu handle their boat with skill and confidence; we could just sit back, relax and try to learn how it is done! Their local knowledge is indispensible for knowing which harbors were best to visit based on the daily weather and wind, and where to find the little bays and inlets for swimming. As we arrived at each destination, Adriana would pull out books and maps from her collection and give us tips for the best things to see and do. There are always options, and Adriana listened to every word, then did her best to accommodate our wishes.
The sailboat is well setup, excellently maintained, and was very comfortable for the 6 of us. We were able to use the extra cabin to store some of our stuff; this is a sailboat and you do need to heed Adriana's advice to pack lightly! Supplies were readily available at all the harbors so we periodically restocked for breakfast and lunch items. We found it easier and very affordable to eat dinner at the local tavernas, and Adriana and Radu always had suggestions for those as well. We spent one beautiful night at anchor in Kleftiko Bay (Milos) and grilled fish we had bought that morning from the local fishing boat on the same pier where we had moored. Certainly, could have done that a few more times :)
Apart from our own food, boat friendly shoes and beach/swim towels, everything else is on the boat. Once we had picked out appropriate sizes of snorkel gear, it was set aside. They even have a variety of shorty wetsuits. The galley was well equipped and has a large fridge (kept our ice frozen for a whole week!). Radu and Adriana use the forward V-berth (as you can see on the diagram on their website) and were extremely conscientious about not interfering with our own activities (e.g. they would wait for us to be done or off the boat before making their own breakfast). We were very happy that they did accept to join us for dinner towards the end of the trip (it was my birthday :)) as we had quickly considered them to be friends.
They were always thinking of how they could make our trip even more enjoyable than it already was! For example, we had opted to spend a bit of extra time on Tinos and not stop at Delos based on weather. But as we got close to Delos, the strong winds forecasted had not developed, so that option was reconsidered and we did stop and visit this amazing archeological site. Anchoring and preparing the dinghy takes a bit of time and extra work, but they never once minded going the extra (nautical) mile!
One thing to keep in mind is that most of the islands are best toured with a rental car. We had not considered that in advance although someone else mentions it in another review here. Radu would accompany us to the rental office (always near the harbor) and ensure we were properly looked after. The rates were quite reasonable and the smallest vehicles are adequate. Our trip was in early May and the weather was perfect. We packed a lot into our two weeks; towards the end we forced ourselves to slow the pace a little so we could just sit back and relax a bit on the boat (which you can do while sailing between islands although not so much when the wind picks up).
Definitely would do this again with Adriana and Captain Sparrow (Radu) on the good ship Albatross!
Designed in Greece specifically for handling smoothly sailing the Aegean sea conditions, sailboat Albatross will amaze you with her performance and comfort. For the guests there are 4 double cabins and 2 electric toilets with fresh water shower (both hot and cold). Amenities include electric fridge, electric toilets, hot/fresh water shower, shaded cockpit and sunbathing mattresses , snorkeling equipment, a paddle board and much more.
For a detailed list of the facilities on board please check your yachtpage. here
“We’ll come into the port with permission of the harbor master and have some assistance as we dock the vessel,” he said. “Then we do what we call a dock setup, so we make sure there are mats out, chairs, and shade for the guests. We’ll then rinse down the boat in the evening from any salt or dirt and make sure it is always looking the seven-star standard.”
UK-born Tristan Mortlock began skippering smaller boats in the summer months in the south of Spain when he was 16. He worked his way up, and at 21 got his first private captain’s job.
Awol costs 135,000 euros — or approximately $160,000 — per week to charter and sails the West Mediterranean (hitting France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain) and the East Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea (hitting Albania, Croatia, and Montenegro).
Tristan Mortlock and his wife.
Courtesy of Tristan Mortlock
Here’s a look into Mortlock’s daily routine when he’s working aboard the yacht: more
After lunch, Mortlock and the crew will monitor guests to make sure they’re happy. [links]