All about preference list

Croatia crewed yacht rental is all about tailor-made sailing holidays. It’s the type of holiday that genuinely takes your preferences and wishes into consideration which is why renting a crewed yacht for your vacation is an excellent choice. Even though choosing the right rental yacht for your cruise is very important, just as essential is arranging all the other details in order to ensure you have an exceptional sailing holiday in Croatia.
Whether you have opted for a luxury cruise yacht charter or a gulet cruise in Croatia, you will receive from us a document called the Preference List.
The Preference List helps us provide you with the best sailing experience possible. So, what exactly is the Preference List? Keep reading to find out more.

Guest preference list – the key to an outstanding holiday in Croatia

So, what exactly is the Preference List?

You can think of it as the first step toward communicating your specific requirements and suggestions for all aspects of your cruise with the yachts’ crew. It usually entails the following information:

• Contact details of the person who chartered the yacht
• Yacht rental period
• Start and end port of your cruise
• Transport arrangements prior to and after your charter (flight details, hotel information, transfer from / to the airport)
• List of every passenger along with their personal information such as name, surname, date / place of birth and passport number
• Food and beverages preferences
• Specific dietary requirements, strong food dislikes, individual food allergies or intolerances
• Cruising itinerary and preferred places to visit
• Crew interaction preferences
• Preferred holiday activities for your charter group (including upon-request tour guides, shore activities, water sports preferences and similar)
• Celebration of special occasions on board (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings…)
• Information about any relevant medical condition of any passenger who will be aboard
• Any additional information regarding your preferences
   

As you can see, the Preference List should include information about all charter group members to ensure impeccable holidays for everybody on board.

Once you fill in all the required information, the list is sent to the crew. Although it may seem like too many details are asked from you, all this information is vital to the crew to deliver the first-class charter service. Please bear in mind that you should fill out and send back to us the preference list at least 4 weeks prior to your cruise so that the crew can prepare on time and plan accordingly.

A properly filled out preference list is crucial to the outcome of your cruise and having a totally customized yacht charter experience.

Suggestions to consider when completing a Guest Preference list

An incomplete Preference List can impede the overall success of your cruise so here are some guidelines to take into account when completing different sections of the list:

• Gather all relevant personal information from every charter group member so you can include it in the list
• Make sure you specify if you have children in your charter group and include all their preferences
• Take time to plan ahead and discuss with your charter group about preferred activities and the type of cruise you would enjoy the most (relaxed, adventurous…)
• If you have any cause for celebration during your charter, be sure to include that information too so the crew can help you plan and make it extra special
• Remember: the more accurately and comprehensively you fill out the list, the easier it is for the captain and the crew to take care of logistics, provisioning, itinerary and so much more.

If your chosen yacht uses APA for provisioning and day-to-day expenses, the Preference List is also an essential tool for efficient budget planning and is obligatory in order to properly prepare your charter.

As you can see, the Preference List isn’t just an insignificant formality imposed by your yacht broker but the easiest and most reliable way to ensure a tailor-made sailing vacation that aligns with your idea of an ideal cruise.

If you have any further doubts about how to fill in your Preference List or require more information about any aspect of a yacht charter in Croatia, please don’t hesitate to contact us.