Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 “Stella Maris”

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Interior cleaning after check-out
• Heads (toilets) and galley cleaned
• Rubbish removed

You're usually still expected to leave the yacht tidy, wash up and empty the fridge.

From the operator: One set of bed linen and towels per guest.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Bed linen for each berth
• Bath towel per guest

Beach towels are often not included — bring your own.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Toilet paper and kitchen roll
• Washing-up liquid and a sponge
• Bin bags
• Basic cleaning products

Sometimes includes a gas bottle, salt and oil. Food and drinking water are not included.

From the operator: Check-in and check-out paperwork and the handover briefing at the base.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Check-in and check-out paperwork
• Crew-list registration
• Handover briefing at the base

Operators usually need the full crew list before this can be prepared.

From the operator: Guests provide the skipper's meals and a private cabin or saloon berth.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• A local skipper who knows the area
• Help with mooring, anchoring and passage planning
• Handover of the yacht on your behalf at check-in and check-out

Guests usually provide the skipper's meals and a berth (often a separate cabin or the saloon). Tips are customary but optional.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Breakfast and one main meal a day prepared on board
• Galley and saloon kept tidy
• Help with provisioning lists

Food and drinks are bought separately — you can budget for them with the food & drinks planner. Ask the operator about cabin arrangements.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Outboard engine for the dinghy
• Fuel tank (fuel is usually charged on use)

Check the operator's rules on dinghy use after dark.

From the operator: Board from 12:00 on embarkation day, subject to the previous charter.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Boarding earlier than the standard check-in time
• Time to stow luggage and provisions before departure

Usually depends on the yacht returning on time from the previous charter.

From the operator: Non-refundable; reduces the refundable deposit held at check-in.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• A non-refundable fee paid to the operator under the operator's own terms

Sailcorner doesn't sell deposit insurance. Some operators offer a damage waiver — ask your operator. Ask exactly what is covered, the excess you would still pay and the exclusions.

From the operator: Rod and basic tackle; a local fishing licence may be needed.

Usually includes· Typical contents — confirm with your operator

• Fishing rod with reel
• Basic tackle (line, hooks, lures)

Fishing rules vary by country — ask the charter company whether a local licence is needed.