How many crew are needed for a yacht?
Generally speaking, smaller superyachts between 24-30m (80-100ft) in size will require a crew of between 2 and 8 members, whereas mid-sized yachts between 30-60m (100-200ft) will require between 8 and 20 crew members.
| Max Crew : | Crew Berths : | Crew Cabins : |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 5 |
The Sunseeker 100 Yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests plus 5 crew. The yacht has a length of 97' 11” (29.85m), a beam of 22' 8” (6.9m), draft of 6' 10” (2.10m) and a maximum speed of 28 knots.
| Overall Length: | 150 to 300 Feet |
|---|---|
| Decks: | 4 to 6 |
| Cabins: | 6 to 50 |
| Guests (Sleeping): | 12 to 100 |
| Crew: | 20 to 40 |
For a small vessel, about 50 to 80 feet with room for eight guests, an owner would need two to four crew members, according to Oxana Vergne, charter manager at Engel & Völkers Yachting, a brokerage focused on yacht sales and charters. Mega yachts, like a 236-foot Serenity, may have up to 30 crew members, she said.
Getting an experienced and qualified captain is a must for any yacht over 100 feet long, as well as if you are not very confident in your ability to control a boat on your own.
The pay range for a yacht captain can vary greatly and for less experienced captains on smaller vessels it may start around $45,000 while it can range up to as much as $300,000 or more for very skilled captains on larger luxury yachts.
The Princess Y78 that Nick tours in this video is a great example and could be considered that largest boat that you can run without any kind of professional help. It would take a very experienced owner-operator to run one of these, though, as the Y78 is a serious piece of machinery.
Any vessel that is authorized to carry more than six paying passengers must have on board a captain who holds a Master license. Ferry boats, harbor tour boats, whale watching, and water taxis are examples of inspected vessels.
The reason lays in regulation. Once a vessel carries more than 12 passengers, even if it is being used as a private yacht, it is considered to be a passenger ship and has to comply with the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea) set out by the IMO (International Maritime Organization).
Can a 100 foot yacht cross the Atlantic?
Yes, it is very feasible for yachts to sail long distances and travel across the Atlantic or Pacific oceans.
Large yachts are more suitable for guests lists of 100 to 300 people. This size is perfect for most weddings, dinner cruises, bar or bat mitzvahs, and parties (like New Years, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, etc.)
The Princess Y78 that Nick tours in this video is a great example and could be considered that largest boat that you can run without any kind of professional help. It would take a very experienced owner-operator to run one of these, though, as the Y78 is a serious piece of machinery.
The reason lays in regulation. Once a vessel carries more than 12 passengers, even if it is being used as a private yacht, it is considered to be a passenger ship and has to comply with the SOLAS convention (Safety of Life at Sea) set out by the IMO (International Maritime Organization).
Large yachts are more suitable for guests lists of 100 to 300 people. This size is perfect for most weddings, dinner cruises, bar or bat mitzvahs, and parties (like New Years, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, etc.)
(from 5 to 10 people), yacht 50 ft. (from 8 to 15 people), yacht 52 ft. (from 5 to 17 people), yacht 55 ft.
