When provisioning for families with young children on a superyacht, it is important to approach it thoughtfully, communicate clearly with the guests, and organize your provisions properly to create a seamless and enjoyable voyage on board.
I have joined forces with former stew Superyacht Nanny Ella Peters to share with you the essential steps you must take when providing for a family charter.
Follow these 3 steps to make family charters onboard a breeze:
1. Create a provision list and preference sheet for family charters- Although charter brokers send preference sheets to the charter host, these sheets often lack important information for proper provisioning. To ensure that all necessary details are covered, it's best to gather the preference information from the broker and then send a new preference sheet directly to the family to fill in any missing information.
Need help creating a provision list and preference sheets? Click here to download the MKSB charter provisioning and preference templates.
2. Communicate with the nanny or family- Communication between you, who is in charge of the charter provisions, and the family or nanny is crucial because they understand what the kids and the guests joining need during their time onboard. Always ask them what they will bring, including the brands and quantity. This information will help you avoid overbuying or purchasing a backup if required. If the nanny is a freelancer and doesn't know the family and kids, I suggest directly contacting the family to gather the correct information. If more than one family is coming on board, ask for the contact info of the other nannies or family members and repeat step 1 with them.
3. Plan kids' activities- As a yacht stewardess, I understand that it can be challenging to entertain kids on a superyacht while ensuring their safety. To help you out, I partnered with former stew Superyacht Nanny Ella Peters to provide you with 11 tried-and-tested Superyacht Activities for Kids. Click here to get the activities! Remember to stock up on all the necessary supplies beforehand to ensure a seamless experience.
Following these steps will help you and the crew exceed the expectations of families on board and create a memorable and enjoyable charter experience for them and their guests.
Before you go, grab our Free Yacht Stews' Kids Provisioning Checklist and the MKSB Provisioning and Preference Templates to ensure you have everything in place to run a smooth family trip onboard a superyacht.
If you'd like extra support regarding childcare onboard, check out the Ultimate Superyacht Stewardess Kid’s Charter Resource Pack from Superyacht Nanny Ella. Don’t forget to use code YACHTSMERM to receive 10% off!
