FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I get seasick?

• Seasickness comes in a variety of forms. Common symptoms include fatigue, uneasiness, dizziness, and headaches. The majority of these symptoms usually subside after taking some time to adjust (usually a few hours to a day). Paracetamol tablets can help ease the transition. Heavy seasickness, characterised by vomiting, is uncommon, and it can be treated using medication. There are also a number of other self-management techniques you can try – such as sitting out in the fresh air, drinking ginger tea or watching the horizon.

What will I eat?

• We operate with a trip kitty that everyone contributes to. This is because there’s so much great local produce to taste in each place that it makes a lot of sense to buy food at each stop! This kitty will keep cover some of your food and beverage costs. Almost on all our trips there will be an opportunity to enjoy a meal at a local port.

What about alcoholic drinks?

• You are welcome to drink on board - in fact, nothing enhances a sunset more than a glass of red wine – however alcohol is BYO (bring your own). So make sure you buy what you need before departure. 

Do I have to help sail the boat?

• You don’t have to lift a finger if you don’t want to (unless you need to turn the page of your novel or eat a apple). But if you’d like to learn the ropes, that’s fine too. Your skipper can teach you everything you’d like to know – from tying knots to unfurling the sails.

How much time is spent off the boat?

• Much of this depends on the weather conditions. There are usually at least a few hours each day spent exploring ports, trekking the surrounding areas or relaxing on beaches. Of course, depending on location, there will always be the chance to wine and dine at the local hot spots. 

• Normal daily program: 08-10am wake up, breakfast, shopping. 10am-4pm sailing to next destination. 4-6pm exploring the surroundings. 6-10pm dinner and sauna.

Who decides the rooming configuration?

• Your skipper will allocate rooms on arrival to the boat. Single travellers will be paired up with another passenger of the same sex, and this may mean sharing a double mattress side by side.

What’s the deal with sleeping arrangements?

• This is our most common question. People are often hesitant about the idea of sharing a double mattress with another traveller of the same sex. Sailing boats tend to be very compact, and the close-quarters nature of this travel is part of the adventure. Sleeping quarters are designed to utilize the minimum amount of space in order to keep the communal areas as big as possible.

How much luggage should I take?

• Due to the compact size of the boat and the sometimes rocky nature of a sailing trip, it is advisable that you bring fabric/canvas luggage. It’s a good idea to pack light as there will usually be a gap between the boat and pier. While the skipper or a fellow traveller can give you a helping hand, you’ll need to be able to lift your bag onto the boat.

What should I pack?

• Sailing trips are a little different to regular group tours. There’s a finite amount of space on the boat, so it’s best to leave the grand piano, pet llama and foldout four-person mattress at home. Same goes for bulky suitcases, ten pairs of shoes and the surfboard.

This isn’t designed to be a comprehensive packing list, but it’ll get you thinking like a real sailor.   

    •    A medium-sized fabric bag that can be flattened or stored easily

    •    A small day pack for shore excursions and sauna

    •    Some flip flops or deck shoes that can get wet

    •    Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

    •    Seasickness tablets (just in case)

    •    Swimsuit (for swimming and sauna)

    •    Some warm clothes and a beanie (it might get chilly in the evenings)

    •    A light weatherproof jacket (just in case of seasonal showers)

What are the arrival and departure times?

• Normally we get to together on Sundays. Monday through Saturday we cruise along the archipelago. We will return to home harbor on Saturday. Consider booking return on Sunday evening. Please note that due to sailing being a heavily weather-dependent activity, sometimes itineraries may need to change.