The Coronavirus has most definitely transformed the way we travel and work. Although the world is slowly but surely opening up, there are still some destinations that will still require a period of self-quarantine before you can actually move freely around the country and enjoy your holiday. Summer holidays this year might look a little different but one way to thoroughly enjoy self-quarantine is to spend it on a luxury yacht.

Yacht shares could actually be the best way to quarantine this summer. Firstly, what is a yacht share?

What exactly is a yacht share?

A yacht share is also referred to as a boat share or yacht share network. It is a more affordable way of purchasing a yacht. Instead of paying the full price for a luxury boat, you split the cost of the boat with a group of buyers. Therefore, you only pay a fraction of the overall cost of a boat, fractional yacht ownership makes yacht ownership more accessible to those who might not want to shell out full price for a boat.

If you would rather quarantine this summer on a yacht than in a hotel room, house or apartment, you might be wondering if you can spend your summer holiday in quarantine with your friends and family on your shared yacht ownership vessel as well. You may be able to quarantine with your friends and family however, be aware of country specific rules and also that there may be rules over the number of people allowed on a yacht.

Is it Legal to Quarantine on a Yacht?

In most countries, it is legal to quarantine on a yacht. In fact, recently Thailand introduced a superyacht quarantine programme that allows tourists to enter the country and quarantine in their yachts. If you own superyacht shares, you would be permitted as long as you have your official certificate of entry and special tourist visa that has been certified by an agent who is a member of the Thai Yachting Business Association. Always check with the official country guidelines to make sure you have the most up to date information.

It is certainly legal to quarantine on a yacht as long as you follow the guidelines of that specific territory. At present quarantine rules in most countries are fluid so ensure you search out he most recent information from official sources.

How Long Can Superyachts Stay at Sea?

If you have just purchased your boat syndication yacht, you might be asking yourself how long can your boat stay at sea. It really does depend on the type of yacht you own however, typically, superyachts can stay at sea for approximately 90 days.

Could yacht shares be the best way to quarantine this summer?

Being on a boat might be the safest way to spend the summer holiday. When you spend the summer on your yacht share boat, you get to hide away for a few weeks in a luxury safety bubble surrounded by beautiful, clear waters. Instead of spending your summer holiday at home or in a hotel, spend it with friends and family onboard your own luxury vessel instead.

The Benefits of a Yacht Share Summer Quarantine

What are some of the benefits of spending your summer on a boat share as opposed to spending your summer at home or in a hotel?

Moveable Accommodation

When you own a luxury boat either outright or through a yacht share network, you get to experience luxury moveable accommodation. Instead of searching for a hotel room or apartment to spend your holiday in, you can island-hop without thinking about where you plan to sleep.

Surrounded by Beautiful Scenery

Of course, if you go on holiday to a beautiful sunny destination, you will be surrounded by stunning scenery. However, when you spend your holiday aboard a luxury fractional boat ownership yacht, you are always surrounded by breathtaking crystal waters as you cruise along the coast. You can also spend sunny afternoons on deck with a cold glass of champagne and delicious, gourmet food.

No Hassle

Yacht share boats come with without the hassle that sole yacht owners face, all you need to do is pack up your belongings, travel to your boat’s location and jump on board. Typically, with yacht shares, the crew, maintenance and food are taken care of, all you need to think about is having fun and enjoying every second and minute of your luxury yacht timeshare boat.

Different locations

You can spend your summer holiday in more than one location, cruise around the islands and experience different destinations onboard your luxury vessel. Most yacht share network companies ensure that their staff meet strict Covid-19 sanitation and social distancing protocol, so you certainly don’t need to worry about that. Just enjoy your fractional boat ownership yacht with your friends, family or business associates.

It has been a difficult year for most of us, yacht shares might just be the best way to quarantine this summer to unwind, destress and relax in opulent, stunning surroundings on board your own luxury vessel.

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Why Yacht Shares Could Be the Best Way to Quarantine This Summer