Find out what you can and can’t do if you’re thinking about chartering a superyacht while Coronavirus restrictions are in place for some countries.
As countries across the world start to open up again, you might be wondering if you’re allowed to travel on the open seas with a superyacht. Each destination will have its own unique guidelines in place and, since these are constantly changing, you’ll want to visit each country’s embassy page for the most up-to-date information. With that in mind, here is what we currently know about the precautions you should take if you want to charter a superyacht during the pandemic.
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Where Can You Travel by Superyacht Now?
Where you can travel to depends on where you are travelling from during the global pandemic. Many countries have travel restrictions in place for citizens arriving from countries where virus cases are highest — like the United States, Brazil and Russia. You need to check each of your destinations’ regulations to see if you are allowed in. However, if you are not flying by plane or if you have no intention of leaving your boat, these restrictions may not apply either way. Keep an eye on up-to-date travel information to help you decide on a destination.
Some popular yachting destinations are still open to everyone. The US Virgin Islands are an excellent spot for Americans and the Mediterranean would be a perfect place for Europeans to visit. Remember, travelling by plane is less safe than chartering a boat. If you have to fly to your jumping-off point, it’s safer to stay close to home.
Is It Safe to Charter a Superyacht?
Many charter companies have upped their safety regulations and hired extra staff to clean more frequently around the boat. The problem of safety lies in who you will be sharing the boat with during your holiday. If your guests onboard haven’t been tested for the coronavirus, then everyone is at risk. You are sharing close quarters and it will be almost impossible to social distance from everyone on the boat at all times. This is why you need to think about how to navigate the risks of sharing a boat with people that you don’t share a home with or that aren’t in your “quarantine bubble”. You could have fewer guests onboard or ask everyone to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure to help mitigate these risks.
Wherever you choose to charter a boat this summer, we wish you a safe and pleasant journey.
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