3 Vital Things for a Yacht Charter for People with Disabilities

March 29, 2022

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Boats, in general, have never been regarded as hospitable places for people with disabilities; the engineering and layout are planned to provide efficiency and aesthetics, with little regard for mobility and accessibility. Other movement-impairing factors are often the width of the side decks, cabins located on the lower or upper deck and difficult access in general. Because of such conditions, some yacht designers have taken it upon themselves to provide a much-needed service for people with disabilities, so they too could feel the splendour and awesomeness of a yacht charter holiday in Croatia.

Marina Zadar, Tankerkomerc - Photo credit by: @filip_brala

Croatia is a beautiful land with a lot of possibilities for discovering marvellous secrets and hidden gems, as well as organising a yacht charter for people with disabilities. Being a tourism-orientated county, Croatians are aware that hospitality should be provided to any type of guest, regardless of background or physicality. This is why there are certain vessels that provide excellent options for a yacht charter for people with disabilities.

Book a yacht charter with wheelchair access

To smoothly get on and off a yacht, depending on the degree of the movement-impairing condition, can in itself represent a problem. That is why some yachts opt for extra-wide passerelles or wide side deck entrances; to allow a person with movement difficulties to safely and confidently board a yacht, either with or without assistance.

There are some yachts that come equipped with an electric mobility lift, the same kind used in busses, cars and trains. These contraptions enable charter guests with impaired movement to move freely across their yacht charter.

Another important thing is plenty of space in the cabin accommodations, so access is not hindered, even when guests want to enter the ensuite, where handrails and spacious shower cabins allow for easier access, either for guests or assistants.

There are numerous small details to consider when considering a yacht charter for people with disabilities. For example, there has to be sufficient space on both side decks. The spaces between furniture can make or break a yacht charter orientated towards catering for the disabled, because there always has to be enough room for guests to move unhindered by furniture.

aiaxaia yacht charter sidedeck view- Yacht Charter for People with Disabilities
Wide Walkways on the Port Side & Reflecting Salon Windows on Aiaxaia yacht charter

Opt for a charter with a yacht lift

The most important thing for organising a yacht charter for people with disabilities is the interior lift, which grants access to all decks for all charter guests. More often than not, yacht cabins are located either on the upper deck or on the lower deck, with the main deck usually being reserved for socialising purposes, like a salon lounge or a dining area.

This means that some guests might find it difficult to get to their cabin without assistance. To combat their hindrances, some yachts have their cabins located on the main deck and others have lifts.

Usually, it is the bigger yachts that have an integrated interior lift, which comes as a default yacht amenity, allowing guests to visit the upper decks, sundecks and sky lounges without the need for assistance. Even access to the sea is easier with a yacht lift; if the yacht does not have a full-sized lift, there is an alternative in the format of a chair lift, installed on the side of the stairs.

 a Yacht Charter for People with Disabilities
Photo credit to: #roysirise

You can count on your yacht crew support every step of the way

Your yacht crew is always ready and willing to cater to guests of all backgrounds and degrees of mobility. Firstly, the yacht crew have years of experience in assisting on a yacht charter for people with disabilities.

Secondly, your expert yacht crew are comfortable and willing to serve guests with disabilities, seeing that the default hospitality of any yacht charter is to go the extra mile for guests who are in need of it.

Confer with your local SuperYachts Croatia broker about the best option for a charter holiday if you suffer from any movement-impairing disabilities, so you could find the perfect yacht to fit your specific needs. Experience a worry-free voyage on your charter holiday in Croatia.

crew life on a yacht charter
A yacht crew always provides assistance

Why book a yacht charter for people with disabilities

A yacht charter not only has a crew trained to assist guests of all backgrounds, but also has a smart design and technical solutions, that help improve mobility throughout the decks and help those guests in need of assistance.

Another positive thing is that every guest can experience the unparalleled freedom of movement a yacht charter gives – to observe the ever-shifting horizon or the setting sun from a good vantage point on a moving superyacht is to feel like a bird soaring above the waves.