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Safety Policy

Important safety requirements and responsibilities for guests joining Yacht Today Thailand yacht charters and marine activities.

Safety Policy

Yacht Today Thailand is committed to promoting safe and responsible yacht charter experiences.

All guests must follow reasonable safety instructions provided by the captain, crew, yacht operator, and authorised activity providers.

Marine activities involve inherent risks, and conditions may change during a charter. Safety decisions will always take priority over itinerary preferences, activities, or customer requests.

By joining a yacht charter, join trip, experience, or marine activity arranged through Yacht Today Thailand, guests acknowledge and agree to comply with this Safety Policy.

1. Captain's Safety Authority

The captain has final operational authority onboard the yacht and is responsible for decisions relating to safe navigation and operation.

All guests must follow reasonable instructions given by the captain and crew.

The captain may, where reasonably necessary for safety:

Guests must not pressure or attempt to persuade the captain or crew to operate the yacht in a manner they consider unsafe.

2. Safety Briefing

Guests may receive safety instructions or a safety briefing before departure or before participating in certain activities.

Safety information may include:

Guests should pay attention to all safety information and ask the crew if they do not understand an instruction.

3. Life Jackets

Life jackets and/or personal flotation devices will be available or provided in accordance with the requirements applicable to the yacht and activity.

The captain or crew may require a guest to wear a life jacket depending on factors including:

Where the captain or crew instructs a guest to wear a life jacket, the instruction must be followed.

4. Children and Minors

Children must remain under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or responsible adult throughout the charter.

Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring that children:

The captain or crew may restrict a child's participation in an activity based on age, size, swimming ability, weather, sea conditions, equipment requirements, or other safety considerations.

Please refer to our Child Safety Policy.

5. Safe Movement Onboard

Yachts can move unexpectedly due to waves, wakes, wind, or changes in direction.

Guests should:

Guests should remain seated or hold a secure support when instructed by the captain or crew.

6. Swimming

Swimming is permitted only when the captain or crew determines that conditions are suitable.

Guests must follow instructions regarding:

Guests must not enter the water when instructed not to do so.

7. Swimming Ability

Guests are responsible for informing the crew if they cannot swim or are not confident swimmers.

Guests with limited swimming ability should use appropriate flotation equipment and follow additional instructions provided by the crew.

Guests should never overestimate their swimming ability in open water.

Sea swimming may be significantly different from swimming in a pool.

8. Snorkelling and Water Activities

Snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, inflatable toys, slides, and other water activities are subject to:

The captain, crew, or activity provider may restrict, suspend, or stop an activity where it is considered unsafe.

9. Jet Skis and Motorised Water Activities

Jet skis and other motorised water activities may be subject to additional rules, age requirements, operating areas, provider conditions, and applicable laws.

Guests must follow instructions provided by the activity operator.

Participation may be refused where a guest:

Availability of a yacht charter does not guarantee that a motorised water activity can safely operate.

10. Alcohol and Safety

Where alcohol is permitted onboard, guests must consume it responsibly.

The captain, crew, or activity provider may restrict a guest from swimming, operating equipment, or participating in water activities where intoxication creates a safety risk.

Excessive intoxication that results in dangerous, disruptive, threatening, or uncontrollable behaviour may result in restriction of activities or other reasonable safety action.

Serious safety-related misconduct may result in termination of the charter without refund.

11. Illegal Drugs and Prohibited Substances

Illegal drugs and prohibited substances are not permitted onboard.

Guests must not possess, use, distribute, or attempt to bring illegal drugs or other unlawful substances onto the yacht.

Where illegal activity or a serious safety risk is identified, Yacht Today Thailand, the yacht operator, or captain may refuse boarding or terminate the charter.

Relevant authorities may be contacted where appropriate or required.

A charter terminated because of serious guest misconduct or illegal activity is non-refundable.

12. Dangerous and Reckless Behaviour

Guests must not engage in behaviour that creates an unreasonable risk to themselves, other guests, crew, the yacht, or surrounding vessels.

Examples may include:

The captain may immediately stop any activity considered unsafe.

13. Weather and Sea Conditions

Weather and sea conditions may change before or during a charter.

The captain may modify the charter for safety reasons, including:

Rain or cloudy weather alone does not automatically mean that a charter is unsafe.

Please refer to our Weather Policy for further information.

14. Route and Destination Safety

A destination requested or confirmed before departure may become unsuitable because of weather, waves, currents, marine traffic, restrictions, or other safety considerations.

The captain has final authority regarding the route and safe navigation of the yacht.

Where necessary, an alternative destination, anchorage, or route may be selected.

A reasonable route change made for safety reasons does not automatically entitle the customer to a refund.

15. Emergency Situations

In an emergency, guests must immediately follow instructions from the captain and crew.

Guests should remain calm and avoid interfering with emergency procedures.

Depending on the circumstances, emergency procedures may include:

The captain and crew will determine the appropriate response based on the circumstances.

16. Medical Conditions

Guests should consider whether they are physically able to participate safely in the charter and any selected activities.

Guests should inform Yacht Today Thailand and/or the crew before departure of any medical condition, mobility limitation, allergy, pregnancy-related consideration, or other circumstance that may reasonably require assistance or affect safe participation.

Providing this information does not guarantee that every activity will be suitable.

The captain or activity provider may restrict participation where reasonably necessary for safety.

17. Medication

Guests who require personal medication should bring sufficient medication for the duration of the charter and keep it accessible where appropriate.

Guests are responsible for managing their own prescribed medication unless specific assistance has been expressly arranged.

Yacht Today Thailand does not guarantee that specialised medication or medical equipment will be available onboard.

18. Personal Safety and Belongings

Guests are responsible for taking reasonable care of themselves and their personal belongings.

Phones, cameras, jewellery, bags, passports, and other valuables should be stored securely.

Guests should take additional care when using electronic devices near water or while moving around the yacht.

19. Footwear and Clothing

Guests should wear suitable clothing for marine conditions.

Depending on the yacht, guests may be asked to remove footwear or use appropriate non-marking footwear onboard.

Guests should consider bringing appropriate sun protection and clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.

20. Sun and Heat Safety

Exposure to sun and heat can be significant during yacht charters.

Guests should consider:

Guests experiencing dizziness, weakness, nausea, or other symptoms should inform the crew promptly.

21. Marine Wildlife

Guests must not intentionally disturb, chase, capture, injure, or handle marine wildlife unless participation is part of a lawful and properly supervised activity.

Guests should follow instructions relating to marine animals and environmental protection.

Wild animals can behave unpredictably, and guests should maintain an appropriate distance where instructed.

22. Yacht Equipment

Guests must not operate or interfere with navigation systems, engines, controls, safety equipment, electrical systems, anchoring equipment, or other technical yacht equipment unless expressly authorised.

Emergency equipment must not be used or moved unnecessarily.

Damage caused by intentional misuse, negligence, or failure to follow reasonable instructions may result in the booking customer being responsible for reasonable repair or replacement costs.

23. Guest Capacity

The number of guests must not exceed the permitted capacity of the yacht.

Yacht Today Thailand and/or the yacht operator may refuse additional guests where yacht capacity, insurance requirements, or safety regulations would be exceeded.

Guests who were not included in the booking should not board without prior approval.

24. Refusal of Boarding

Yacht Today Thailand, the yacht operator, or captain may refuse boarding where there is a reasonable safety or legal concern.

This may include situations involving:

Where boarding is refused because of serious misconduct or violation of safety requirements by the customer or their group, payments are non-refundable.

25. Termination of Charter for Safety Reasons

The captain may terminate a charter where continuing would create a significant safety risk.

Where termination results from serious guest misconduct, dangerous behaviour, illegal activity, or repeated refusal to follow safety instructions, the customer is not entitled to a refund for unused charter time.

Weather-related or operational safety situations will be handled in accordance with our Weather Policy and other applicable booking policies.

26. Accident Insurance

Certain eligible yacht charters may include accident insurance.

Insurance coverage is subject to the applicable insurance policy, eligibility requirements, coverage limits, conditions, and exclusions.

The existence of accident insurance does not remove the responsibility of guests to follow safety instructions or take reasonable care.

Insurance does not guarantee that every accident, activity, injury, medical expense, or loss will be covered.

Please refer to our Accident Insurance information.

27. Third-Party Activity Providers

Some activities or services may be provided by independent third-party providers.

These providers may impose their own safety requirements and participation conditions.

Guests must follow reasonable safety instructions provided by authorised third-party activity providers.

The provider may refuse or stop participation where safety requirements are not met.

28. Safety-Related Activity Restrictions and Refunds

A yacht charter may continue even when a specific activity cannot safely be provided.

For example, swimming, snorkelling, water toys, or another activity may need to be suspended because of sea conditions while the yacht itself can continue operating safely.

A safety-related restriction on a particular activity does not automatically entitle the customer to a full or partial refund.

Any exceptional arrangement will be considered in accordance with the applicable booking conditions and law.

29. Responsibility of the Booking Customer

The person making the booking is responsible for communicating relevant safety information and requirements to members of their group.

The booking customer should ensure that guests understand that:

30. Related Policies

This Safety Policy should be read together with our:

31. Contact Us

If you have questions about safety requirements, accessibility, children, medical considerations, or participation in a particular activity, please contact Yacht Today Thailand before your charter using the official contact information provided on our website.

Last updated: 07 September 2026