Frequently Asked Questions
Big Sea
5-12 September 2026
Big Sea
5-12 September 2026
Arrival: When do I need to arrive?
Arrival: Can crew other than the lead booker arrive late?
Arrival: Where can I store my luggage?
Arrival: When do we leave for the first stop?
Arrival: What if I need to join later than a day or leave a day early?
Crew: What is the role of the Skipper?
Crew: What is the role of the Chef?
Crew: Do I need to share meals with the crew?
Crew: Do the skipper and chef need to be included in activities off the yacht?
Crew: How much should I tip the crew?
Provisioning: How does provisioning work?
Provisioning: Can we buy more groceries/snacks during the week?
Provisioning: What happens on arrival?
Provisioning: Can we pre-order drinks?
Provisioning: Why pre-order drinks if we’re going to the supermarket anyway?
Provisioning: Do we need to think about fridge and storage space when shopping?
Dinner: What about restaurant reservations?
Route & Activities: What does a typical day on Big Sea look like?
Route & Activities: Do we have to follow the Big Sea route?
Route & Activities: How do we coordinate with friends on other yachts?
Route & Activities: How do we coordinate with friends on other yachts?
Route & Activities: Are there activities during the week?
General: Do I need a visa?
General: Can we add an extra person?
General: Will we return to the same marina?
Check-in: What time is check-in?
Check-in: What happens during Check-in?
Check-in: I arrive late, how can I check-in?
Departure: When do I need to check out?
Departure: I am leaving on Thursday — how do I get back to Split?
Departure: I am the lead booker; when can I depart?
Packing: What else should I bring for the yacht?
Packing: What should I pack?
Packing: Are hard-shell suitcases allowed?
Costs: How much does the trip cost?
Costs: What is the boat kitty?
Costs: Why has the recommended cash amount increased from €500 to €600 per person?
Costs: What isn’t covered by the boat kitty?
Costs: How can I keep fuel costs down?
Events & Parties: What events are covered with your trip fee?
Events & Parties: Are drinks included at the evening events?
Yachts: What are the yachts and cabins like?
Yachts: Do the yachts have air-conditioning and generators?
Yachts: What happens if AC, the generator or other equipment breaks?
Yachts: Do yachts have mains power and USB charging?
Yachts: Are towels and linen provided?
Yachts: Do yachts have Bluetooth sound systems?
Health: What should I bring for seasickness?
Health: Is seasickness medication provided onboard?
Health: What happens if I become unwell?
