Questions & Answers

The 21 questions guests have been asking me for ten years — answered exactly the way I answer them in person.

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💰 Price & payment

How much does a yacht tour cost?

A berth in a shared cabin — from €1,100 per week; a whole cabin for two — from €2,200. The entire catamaran (4 cabins, up to 8 guests) — from €6,700 per week. Exotic destinations (Seychelles, Caribbean) — from €12,000. The exact price depends on country, season and boat — message me and I'll quote your dates.

What's included in the price?

A double cabin with private bathroom, the curated route, the captain's work, bed linen and towels, WiFi (60 GB), airport–marina transfers and our 24/7 support.

What's paid separately?

Flights and the boat kitty — shared onboard expenses: food, fuel, marina fees. We collect it at the start of the tour and I show a full receipt-based breakdown at the end. Optional: a chef (€1,200), photographer (€1,000), SUP (€100), fishing rod (€75).

How can I pay?

Whatever suits you: cash (EUR, USD, TRY), bank transfer, or card. We'll sort out the details when you book.

What is the security deposit?

A refundable deposit held by the charter company for the boat (≈€500 per person). If the boat is fine — and it almost always is — it's returned in full. Often you can buy a full damage waiver instead (~€330 per boat) so nothing gets frozen; I'll tell you which is better in your case.

📅 Dates & booking

How do I book a spot?

You message us → we pick a tour and cabin → a deposit locks your spot → the balance is due before the start. Everything is transparent: amounts, deadlines and what goes where — agreed upfront.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, we split the payment into parts before the tour starts.

What if I can't make it?

We handle it case by case: you can transfer your spot, move to other dates or we find a replacement — we do our best so nobody loses money.

🛏 Cabins & the boat

What kind of boat is it?

A VIP catamaran of 100–150 m²: 4 hotel-room-style cabins, each with its own bathroom and shower, several decks and lounge areas. The ride is flat and stable — this is not 'bouncing around on a little yacht'.

We're a couple — do we get our own cabin?

Yes, the cabin is yours alone, with a private bathroom. Privacy on board is easy: there are plenty of decks and corners.

🍽 Food

How does food work on board?

Breakfasts and some lunches we cook on board (groceries come from the boat kitty); dinners are usually in seaside restaurants with local cuisine: the fish market in Fethiye, oysters in Ston, wineries. You can hire an onboard chef (€1,200/week) — then you don't think about anything at all.

I have an allergy / special diet.

Tell us in advance — we'll account for it when buying groceries and choosing restaurants.

✈️ Getting there & documents

How do I get there — will you meet me?

You buy the flight, everything else is on us: we meet you at the airport and take you to the marina and back (transfer included).

Do I need a visa?

Depends on the destination: Turkey — visa-free for many nationalities, Europe — Schengen, Seychelles/Thailand — stamp on arrival. Before the tour I send a checklist for your country.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, every guest needs regular travel insurance — it takes a day to arrange online. I'll suggest proven options.

🎒 What to pack

What should I bring?

A soft bag (not a suitcase — there's nowhere to store it), swimwear, light clothes, a windbreaker for evenings, light-soled deck shoes, SPF cream, a hat. Towels and linen are already on board. I'll send a full checklist before the tour.

⛵ Experience & safety

I've never been on a yacht. Will I manage?

Of course! Zero experience needed: the captain does all the work, you relax. Want to learn? I'll teach you to helm and work the sails; don't want to — just sunbathe.

What if I get seasick?

We deliberately plan routes with short hops: we spend more time anchored in bays, swimming and sunbathing, than underway. At anchor there's no rolling. Seasickness is easily managed today — tablets, wristbands, and rum at sunset has never been cancelled 🙂 For sensitive guests we pick the calmest route.

Is it safe?

The captain is licensed (IYT/ICC) with 20,000+ nautical miles and 100+ tours. Routes only follow proven waters with the forecast in mind. For first-timers we choose sheltered, calm cruising grounds.

🌤 Weather & season

When is the best time to go?

Turkey and Greece — May to October (Turkey's velvet season is September–November; for first-timers May in Turkey is ideal). Seychelles and Thailand — our winter. Tell me your dates and I'll say where the sea is best at that time.

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids

Can we bring children?

You should! Family tours are our favourite format: 50% relaxed holiday, 50% kids' programme, and we match the crew so there are other families with children on board. Kids' life jackets and constant supervision go without saying.

Still have questions? Message the captain directly: WhatsApp +7 910 465-14-20 · Telegram @stas_kochukov. I answer personally. — Stas Kochukov, captain of 3Parusa

Deep dives in the captain's blog: seasickness on a catamaran.