Yacht Charter Paperwork Checklist (What You Need Before You Go)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:31:06 +0000

Planning a yacht charter or bareboat charter? Here’s the exact paperwork checklist you’ll need before you arrive at the base—so you don’t lose time (or risk delays) on embarkation day.

In this video you’ll learn: payments + contract basics, crew list/passport details, Mediterranean licensing (and when a VHF license may be needed), Caribbean resume expectations, optional extras (SUP, Wi-Fi, transfers), and why arriving early makes everything smoother.

NauticEd Yacht Charters / Vacations: https://www.nauticed.org/yacht-charters
NauticEd SLC (Med license option): https://www.nauticed.org/SLC

00:00 - Payments: deposit + final balance
00:12 - Contract: terms, cancellations, embark/disembark
00:29 - Crew list: passport numbers + crew contact info
00:48 - Mediterranean: license requirements (SLC) + VHF
00:59 - Caribbean: why a boating resume matters
01:30 - Optional extras: SUP, Wi-Fi, airport transfers
01:48 - Arrival time: show up early (2–3 hours)
02:09 - Passport/visa checks + how agents smooth the process