Would never rent again – terrible experience, not kid-friendly, and very unwelcoming!
From the moment we arrived, we were shocked by the restrictions. We were told we could not use the kitchen or access the indoor areas of the yacht, only the outside deck. This was never mentioned before booking. We travel frequently and rent yachts around the world, and this has never happened to us.
We had planned to let our 2.5-year-old son nap inside one of the cabins, but we were not allowed. Even to wash fruit or vegetables, we had to ask the crew, and every request came with complaints about how “precious” the water was, as if we were asking a huge favor instead of paying guests.
The rules were excessive: no slightly louder music, our son couldn’t touch lockers or tablecloths, and even when we went to the net, he was told he must sit still and not jump. At lunch, when my son touched a window with his small hands, the captain shouted at both him and my husband, claiming the windows had just been cleaned. This was completely unreasonable, especially since we had booked and paid for the entire yacht—including cleaning.
The worst incident happened when my son tried to enter the cabin simply to use the toilet. The captain’s assistant shouted at him, pulled him by the arm, and physically pushed him outside. This behavior was completely unacceptable, disrespectful, and inappropriate, especially towards a child.
To make matters worse, after swimming I asked to rinse off with fresh water, but the captain said I could only do so after my “last swim.” In the end, I lost interest in swimming altogether, and was not even allowed to wash myself properly.
Overall, this was a waste of money and a deeply unpleasant experience. The captain and his assistant clearly do not like children, yet they still accept bookings from families. If you are considering this yacht and you have kids—do not book it.