You can experience all the delights of a sea trip, either by taking control of the vessel yourself (if you have a special permit) or by entrusting it to a professional crew.
Before renting a vessel in Odessa, you need to determine the parameters of the vessel and the functions it must perform. The comfort and success of the sea trip will depend on the correct choice of vessel. As a rule, before choosing a specific vessel, it is worth understanding that ships are usually divided into two types: motor and sailing. The type of vessel will determine not only its seaworthiness but also the set of amenities for vacationers.
Motor vessels are usually of two types – medium-speed and high-speed. Medium-speed vessels are perfectly adapted to almost any weather conditions; the average speed of such a vessel can be about 12–14 knots. High-speed vessels can develop speeds over 20 knots, but during long voyages in poor weather conditions, such boats are significantly inferior in comfort to medium-speed ones.
Sailing vessels are the least adapted to adverse weather conditions; the average speed of such a vessel is about 10 knots. Such boats will appeal to true enthusiasts of extreme sports and those seeking a powerful adrenaline rush.
When renting a yacht in Odessa, you should pay attention to its age, because not all companies in Ukraine conscientiously fulfill the standard requirements for care and operation of vessels. Ideally, the vessel should be no more than five years old; otherwise, you should ask for documents on the repairs that the vessel has undergone, since the older the ship, the more money has to be spent on maintaining it in excellent condition.
You need to decide in advance on your budget and the number of future passengers – each vessel has a limit that determines the maximum number of passengers taken on board. Therefore, you will not be allowed to violate these rules, which primarily ensure your safety. The best thing to do when choosing a vessel is to settle on well-established companies and tour operators, and study reviews about them from former customers.
Yacht rental in Odessa is carried out under a contract drawn up between the owner of the vessel and the renter. The most commonly used contracts are of the following types:
* Standard rental agreement, including services provided by the vessel owner with the consent of both parties (some of which may be canceled or added at the request of the renter).
* MYBA WMT Western Mediterranean Terms – the rental cost includes the cost of all working equipment of the vessel, insurance, fuel, and sometimes meals for the crew. The renter also pays all additional expenses: meals for passengers, mooring taxes, payment for all materials consumed on board (water, electricity, fuel), payment for the rental of additional equipment installed on the vessel at the request of the renter.
* SEMT Standard Mediterranean Terms – the contract includes all the items discussed above, and the rental cost of the vessel will also include payment for fuel required for the vessel to operate at least five hours per day.
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