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Yacht Week

By Yacht Week

Posted on 7th July 2017

Additional Costs 💸

We want every guest to be free to explore and discover the amazing places we visit at their own leisure. As a result, there are some additional costs on the event, which we have estimated for here.

Yacht Insurance and Security Deposit ⛵️

A fully comprehensive hull and yacht insurance is issued by the charter company and is covered by a yacht security deposit paid by you to the charterer. Log-in to your booking to see your yacht security deposit amount. Insurance papers should be stored with the yacht documents and should be with the client at all times when on the yacht. The yacht security deposit is used to pay for damage and losses not arising from normal wear and tear and not covered by the hull insurance. Credit card is the best way to pay the yacht security deposit. When the yacht is returned it will be checked and, if everything is in order, the yacht security deposit will be refunded.

Cabin bookers will be emailed their yacht security deposit amount to be paid in cash directly to the skipper.

In the case of an accident the client/skipper must call the yachting company and nearest harbour master’s office (the yachting company provides the phone numbers) to make a report. If it is the fault of a third party then insurance will cover damages.

Personal Travel Insurance

By booking with us, you are not covered by a personal travel insurance policy. It is your responsibility to have personal travel insurance for the duration of your trip and that it covers activities such as sailing. We highly recommend that all guests purchase such a policy.

Customs and Immigration

Please visit

VisaHQ

to check what documents and visas you might need to enter the country. Remember to include the countries that you might travel through to get to your final destination as well.

Weather

Expect temperatures between 24°C and 30°C (75°F - 86°F) and water temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F).

Time Zone

In summer, Montenegro is 2 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+2)

Personal Safety

All The Yacht Week events are extremely safe. However, as you will find yourselves in unfamiliar surroundings, we recommend that you follow some basic precautions:

  • Lock your yachts when you leave and store expensive possessions
  • Remain with other TYW guests and staff whenever possible
  • Avoid parties and venues not on the itinerary or recommended by TYW
  • No one wants to leave a party alone, get 3-4 friends to go with you.
  • When travelling by taxi or water taxi, make sure you travel in groups of 3-4

In an emergency, we have means to contact authorities and the coast guard to quickly address any issues.

The emergency number in Montenegro is

112

Behaviour

Montenegro is a conservative country with strong traditional values. Local authorities and venues are generally tolerant of outsiders and appreciate the contribution tourism brings to the local economy. However it is important to respect the local culture and values. The authorities take a dim view on loutish, abusive and indecent behaviour in public. Drug use and possession carry heavy penalties and potential jail sentences. 

Hospital ?

PHI General Hospital in Kotor

Škaljari bb

85320 Kotor

Montenegro

00382 32 325 602

Electricity

The yachts use DC power on 220 (rather than the typical US 110 volts AC power) volts and are good to charge camera batteries, cell phones, iPods and other devices when the yacht is connected to shore power. If you have any items that use a cigarette lighter plug, they will work when sailing. Otherwise, yacht charter companies may have some inverters and adapters available.

Internet

There is internet access at the marinas and most bars/restaurants. Wifi dongles are provided by some charter companies but the coverage is be limited on the route.

Sea Sickness ?

The waters are normally calm but we cannot control the weather. Previous passengers swear by a special adhesive patch that you can wear behind your ear, others have bought sea wristbands or ginger capsules at a pharmacy.

Local Currency

The local currency is Euro. Foreign currency isn’t accepted, but exchanging foreign currency is easy and accessible. Cash is king on the islands as credit cards are only occasionally accepted.

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