BOOKING GUIDE

STEP BY STEP

1

Choose an Event

Pick your event from our bucket list of global adventures.

2

Select your yacht

Think of your yacht as a floating movable adventure sail boat for you and your friends. Yachts can accommodate between 6 -14 people including the skipper and optional chef.

3

Build or join a crew 

Invite friends to join your crew up to the maximum capacity of your yacht, or book a cabin on a TBL yacht. The minimum age for all our events is 21 years old.

4

Pay using our payment plan

Reserve your booking with a deposit and split to the balance over two instalments. Add friends to your booking so they can pay directly for their share.

1. EVENTS

Pick from our curated list of global adventures. We are always looking to add new destinations to our bucket lust and frequently poll our alumni to find out where they want to go next.

Pick an event from our bucket list

Bucket list + Wanderlust

The clue is in the name. It’s our guiding mantra for how we dream up all of our events. Pick an event from our epic bucket list.

See our bucket list

2. YACHTS

Our yachts are typically sail boats between 40 – 60 ft long, although we also offer motor yachts and gullets. Price variations are driven by high/low seasons, size extras and age.

Premium

From $600 per person

Balancing price with comfort, this is a great choice for a first-time guest or someone looking for an authentic sailing experience.

  • Type: monohull
  • Great value & good first time guests

Premium+

From $900 per person

Larger and more luxurious than Premium, expect more spacious cabins below decks and typically more amenities.

  • More spacious and newer then Premium
  • Type: monohull and catamaran
  • Amenities: A/C, generator

Baller

From $1,200+ per person

The creme de la creme. Adds extra size and luxury to Premium+. Expect new and high spec catamarans with all the bells and whistles.

  • More spacious and luxurious than Premium+
  • Type: catamaran
  • Amenities: A/C, generator, water maker
  • Newest and highest spec yachts
  • Larger sun decks, swim platforms and soundsystems
YACHTS

TYPE & CABINS

You can choose from our selection of monohulls (yachts with a single hull) and catamarans (yachts with two hulls). Think of your yacht as a floating movable adventure base filled with your friends. Yachts can accommodate between 8 -14 people including the skipper (and chef if requested).

Yachts typically have between 3-6 cabins and are set up as follows:

  • Double cabins: 2 people (1 double bed)
  • Bunk cabins: 2 people (2 bunk beds)
  • Staff cabins: 1 person (1 single bed)

Cabins can be en-suite or use a shared bathroom. Yacht booking pages contain detailed information about each yacht layout.

YACHTS

CABIN BOOKINGS

Travelling solo or as a pair? No problem. Cabin bookings allow you to book a cabin (sleeps up to 2 people) on a TBL Cabin Booking Yacht where you will meet other likeminded explorers and wanderers. 

Cabin Bookings include:

  • One Cabin on shared yacht (sleeps up to 2 people)
  • Professional Skipper & Chef
  • Half board and non alcoholic drinks 
  • Breakfast & lunch every day and 2 dinners, all prepared by your private Chef
YACHTS

SKIPPER & CHEF ACCOMODATION

Your skipper (and chef if requested) will sleep on your yacht. Many yachts have smaller cabins designed for skippers/chefs which are often found at the front of the yacht. If you add a chef to your booking you will need to give them a sleeping spot in a cabin to use during the week.

YACHTS

LAYOUTS

Monohull

Monohull yachts have a minimum of two bathrooms, a fully equiped kitchen and three cabins.

Catamaran

In addition to the features monohulls offer, catamarans are a lot more spacious both above and below decks. There is a lot more room for dining, relaxing and sunbathing on deck as a well as a much larger kitchen area inside.

30% discount on appearals

YACHTS

FEATURES

Skipper

Your skipper will sail your yacht throughout the week, navigating you along our route and showing you the ropes. Skippers are primarily there for your safety but also ensure you have the best experience.

Towels & bed sheets

Cabins come fitted out with fresh towels (one per person) and bed sheets (one set per cabin).

Fully equipped kitchen

The kitchen (or galley) on your yacht comes fully equipped for cooking and eating meals on board. Baller yachts typically have coffee machines too!

Sound system

Each yacht has a sound systems much like that on a car. Most connect to your phone via bluetooth but bringing an aux cable is always a good idea.

3. CREW

The crew is the group of people on your yacht. This is made up from your friends, the skipper and the chef (optional). Each yacht has a maximum number of spots to fill.

Friends

Invite your friends

Our yachts sleep up to 14 people, including your skipper and optional host. The minimum age for all of our events is 21 years old.

Skipper

Included

Your skipper is the captain of your yacht and will sail you from A to B during your trip. Skippers are included in the total price and are mandatory for your safety.

Chef

Optional

Chefs will prepare fresh meals everyday and keep your yacht clean. A sure-fire way to elevate your trip.

Crew Finder

Fill spare spots

If you need to fill spare spots on your yacht or have a friend dropout, use our Crew Finder FB group full of people on our network to complete your crew.

Crew finder
CREW

SKIPPER

Sailing experts

Skippers sail your yacht along our epic itinerary and teach you to sail. We visit remote locations and build epic rafts so you’ll need one of these legends to help you all the way.

Approved List

We maintain an Approved List of our best skippers we work with frequently. To ensure the safe and smooth functioning of the event, we can only work with Approved List skippers.

Experienced

We only work with experience skippers with market leading qualifications. Expect your skipper to help you plan activities, book restaurants and become your best friend in the process.

Included

Your Skipper is included in the total price, but you must provide them with three meals a day. It is customary (but not required) that skippers eat with guests.

CREW

CHEF

Fresh meals

Chefs are highly trained to cook delicious meals for you at sea in your yacht’s kitchen (no mean feat)! Your chef will prepare fresh breakfasts, lunches and two dinners on board your yacht during your trip. 

Provisioning

Your chef will organise food and drink provisioning throughout your trip in line with their meal plan (helped by some of your crew). Take the stress out of shopping on vacation and hand it over to the experts!

Clean yacht

Your chef will clean and tidy the communal areas of your yacht (kitchen, bathrooms and saloon) during your trip. When space below decks is at a premium you won’t want to miss out on this one.

Not included

Chefs are not included in the total price and are an optional extra. As with skippers, you must provide them with three meals a day. It is customary (but not required) that chefs eat with guests.

4. PAYMENT PLAN

Split the total price of your booking over three instalments. Secure your yacht by paying a 20% deposit. Pay the remaining balance in two 40% instalments later on. Add your friends to your booking so they can pay for their share directly.

20%

Deposit

The deposit must be paid on booking to reserve your yacht.

40%

Instalment 2

Instalment 2 is typically paid 120 days before your booking starts.

40%

Instalment 3

Instalment 3 is typically paid 60 days before your booking starts.

INCLUDED

Yacht charter

  • Yacht for 7 days
  • Professional Skipper
  • Access to The BucketLust exclusive crowd-funded events
  • Tailored sailing itinerary
  • Dingy and outboard engine
  • Yacht equipment needed to sail the route
  • Yacht stereo speakers
  • Sheets, blankets & towels

Events

  • DJs
  • Photographers & videographers
  • Wristband (access to all The BucketLust events)
  • Custom partner products
  • Party set ups
  • Selected transport during the week (e.g. water/land taxis)
  • Selected meals during the week (e.g. family style long table)

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Yacht costs

  • Professional Chef (optional) – Add Chef
  • Skipper & Chef meals (min 3 meals/day + reasonable drinks)
  • Marina fees
  • Yacht fuel, water & shore electricity
  • Transports costs to and from the event
  • Yacht security deposit (fully refundable if no damages)
  • Selected transport during the week (e.g. water/land taxis)

Guest costs

  • Provisions onboard yacht (food and drink)
  • On shore dinners and parties
  • Day time activities & adventures
  • Airport transfers
  • Flights
  • Skipper & chef tip
Show Me The Yachts